A Magnesium based alloy with much higher strength than 4043, which makes it ideal for structural type applications, particularly in the transportation field. This alloy gives minimum loss of strength and is essentially free from hot cracking. 5356 has become the most widely used of all aluminum welding alloys because of its compatibility with most base alloys, its strength and good feedability, when used in the MIG process. This alloy is not suitable for sustained temperatures above 150F (65C). It is a good choice for components that need to be anodized.

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