welding 6061 aluminum to 5052 aluminum?

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Feb 29, 2008 | 07:31 PM

paulzy

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welding 6061 aluminum to 5052 aluminum?

Is there a special process or filler needed for welding 6061 aluminum to 5052 aluminum or can I just go about welding it like I would weld 6061 to 6061?

Feb 29, 2008 | 07:39 PM

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Just weld them the same.

Feb 29, 2008 | 07:45 PM

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thanks. I never knew 5052 was cheaper than 6061

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