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Proper filler for welding 1050 aluminum that will be anodised?

I need to weld 1050 aluminium before anodising. what filler should I use?

Yair Cohen
product designer - Jerusalem, Israel
2007

For anodized appearance, 1188 filler (99.88% Al) is recommended for 99.5% & purer Al alloys.
The lower purity 1100 (99% Al) filler is better for strength and crack-free welds.
Information from Alotec's Aluminum Filler Alloy Chart.

Search for filler alloys available in your region. A 99.5% Al alloy such as the electrical conductor grade 1350 may work well.

Ken Vlach [deceased]
- Goleta, California

Finishing.com honored Ken for his countless carefully researched responses. He passed away May 14, 2015.
Rest in peace, Ken. Thank you for your hard work which the finishing world, and we at finishing.com, continue to benefit from.
2007

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