Aluminum Plate Grade Suitability

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  1. raf pali
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    raf pali Junior Member

    Hello all, is Al Plate Grade 5083 suitable to make a Mast Foot welded to an Al mast?
    The 5083 is the only available plate where I am and want to know if it stands the marine environment and welding compatibility.
    Thank you in advance.
     
    raf pali, Jul 15, 2018
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  2. Ad Hoc
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    Ad Hoc Naval Architect

    Simple answer - yes.
    But it is also best to know what grade of alloy the mast is made of first...as this will influence the filler wire you need.
    If it is a typical alloy grade for masts it will most likely be 6061 or 6082, however best check first.
    In which case if 6061/6082 the 5183 filler wire will be acceptable.
     
    Ad Hoc, Jul 16, 2018
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  3. raf pali
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    raf pali Junior Member

    Thank you very much Ad Hoc,
    The mast is a standard mast extrusion. The Al. graded can only be guessed as you did. The must is old and the maker is unknown.
    Thank you for your help again.
     
    raf pali, Jul 16, 2018
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