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TALAT Lecture 4202: Weldability
1. TALAT Lecture 4202
Weldability
13 pages, 14 figures
Basic Level
prepared by Ulrich Krüger,
Schweißtechnische Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt Berlin
Objectives:
− describing the important factors governing weldability of aluminium, such as
influence of alloying elements, combinations of base material and filler materials and
edge preparation for welding
Prerequisites:
− basic knowledge in metallurgy of aluminium
Date of Issue: 1994
EAA - European Aluminium Association
2. 4202 Weldability
Table of Contents
4202 Weldability ......................................................................................................2
4202.01 Weld Cracking Sensitivity........................................................................ 3
Weldability of Aluminium and its Alloys................................................................3
Solidification Types of Aluminium Welds ..............................................................4
Houldcroft Test for Determining the Weld Cracking Sensitivity ............................5
Houldcroft Test with Alloy 6013 T6 (AlMgSiCu) ..................................................5
Results of the Houldcroft Test for various Al Alloys ..............................................6
Cracking Sensitivities of Aluminium Alloys Containing Si and Mg.......................6
Cracking Sensitivities with Different Alloying Elements........................................7
Melting and Solidification Intervals for Wrought Aluminium Alloys.....................7
Cracking Sensitivity as a Function of the Solidification Range ..............................8
Reducing Weld Cracking by Preheating and by Using Suitable Filler Metals ........8
4202.02 Filler Material .......................................................................................... 9
Filler Metals for Aluminium....................................................................................9
4202.03 Joint and Edge Preparation ................................................................... 10
Preparation of Surfaces in the Joint Vicinity .........................................................10
Joint Preparation for TIG Welding ........................................................................10
Joint Preparation for MIG Welding .......................................................................11
4202.04 Literature/References ............................................................................ 13
4202.05 List of Figures............................................................................................ 13
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3. 4202.01 Weld Cracking Sensitivity
• Weldability of aluminium and its alloys
• Solidification types of aluminium welds
• Houldcroft test for determining the weld cracking sensitivity
• Houldcroft test with alloy 6013-T6 (AlMgSiCu)
• Results of the houldcroft test for various alloys
• Cracking sensitivities of aluminium alloys containing Si and Mg
• Cracking sensitivities with different alloying elements
• Melting and solidification intervals for wrought aluminium alloys
• Cracking sensitivity as a function of the solidification range
• Reducing the weld cracking by preheating and by using suitable filler
methods
Weldability of Aluminium and its Alloys
The weldability of aluminum parts covers the aspects of suitability of welding with
respect to the material properties, reliability of design and the manufacturing
possibilities (Figure 4202.01.01).
Weldability of Aluminium and its Alloys
The Weldability of Aluminium Parts Depends on:
* the Welding Properties of the Alloy
Chemical Composition
Metallurgical Properties
Physical Properties
* the Design and Service Requirements
Design
Loading Condition
* the Welding Conditions
Preparation for Welding
Welding Operations
Post-Welding Treatments
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The weldability of aluminium and its alloys depends mainly on the alloy composition,
the welding technology and on the notch sensitivity determined by the design (stiffness,
residual stress). Some aluminium alloys are susceptible to hot cracking above the
solidus line.
Pure aluminium and Al-Mn alloys are very suitable for welding.
Increasing amounts of magnesium in Al-Mg alloys increase the oxidation tendency,
making such alloys more difficult to weld. The Mg burn-off is compensated for by using
filler metals with higher magnesium contents.
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4. Compared to the non-heat-treatable alloys, the heat-treatable alloys (AlMgSi, AlZnMg)
have a lower weldability. It is also not possible to use filler metals of the same
composition as the base material (increased risk of cracking). Consequently, non-heat-
treatable filler metals (e.g., S-AlMg4,5Mn, S-AlSi5) are used for welding heat-treatable
alloys.
The presence of copper in the alloy beyond 0.25 % reduces the weldability.
Solidification Types of Aluminium Welds
Because of the rapid cooling of the molten weld pool, the filler metal used must be able
to guarantee the strength and formability as well as to be able to counteract the risk of
cracking due to shrinkage.Three solidification mechanisms are known:
− pure metal, no critical temperature interval
− little eutectic at the grain boundaries, critical temperature interval
− sufficient eutectic at the grain boundaries, no critical temperature
Solidification Types of Aluminium Welds
Al Al Al Al
Al Al Al
Al Al Al
Al Al Al
Al
Al Al
Al Al
Al Al Al
Unalloyed Low Content of Sufficient Grain
Alloying Elements Boundary Eutectic
Problem: Problem: Problem:
Pores Cracks Cavities
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The filler metal must be chosen to ensure a sufficiently large amount of eutectic. Grain
boundary movement leads to deformation and material separation. If enough eutectic is
available, this can flow in and counteract these defects (Figure 4202.01.02).
For this reason, AlSi filler materials have a lower risk of cracking than the AlMgMn
fillers, but with reduced strength.
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5. Houldcroft Test for Determining the Weld Cracking Sensitivity
Numerous tests have been developed to determine the weld cracking sensitivity of
aluminium alloys. The best-known test for sheets is the Houldcroft ("fish bone") test.
This can be conducted with or without filler metals. The specimen consists of a
rectangular plate with eight grooves cut to different depths on both sides (Figure
4202.01.03).
Houldcroft Test for Determining the Weld Cracking Sensitivity
0.8 7.6
6.4
44.5
Melting Line
38
70
76
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The specimen dimensions, distance between grooves as well as groove width and depth
depend on the sheet thickness. At the starting end of the weld in the middle of one side,
cracks can form and grow due to the somewhat higher stress existing here. The grooves
reduce the stress in steps so that the crack stops growing. The length of the crack formed
is an indication of the crack sensitivity of the aluminium alloy tested.
Houldcroft Test with Alloy 6013 T6 (AlMgSiCu)
The Houldcroft test is a simple and reliable test method for determining the hot cracking
sensitivity of TIG welded aluminium alloys. When the Houldcroft test is applied to alloy
6013 it turns out to be extremely sensitive to hot cracking, see example in Figure
4202.01.04.
This alloy has a cracking sensitivity factor of A = 55 % during welding without filler
metal. The upper limit for economical welding as determined using the Houldcroft test
is normally about A = 35 %.
It is well known that using a filler metal with a suitable composition can help reduce hot
cracking. The alloy 6013 shown in Figure 4202.01.04 was welded both without a filler
metal as well as with the filler metals S-AlMg4,5MnZr and S-AlSi5. The test showed
that the filler metal S-AlMg4,5MnZr is not suitable for the alloy 6013 (A ≈ 46 %). With
filler metal S-AlSi5 it was possible to attain a safe value of A = 9 %, so that this filler
metal is recommended for the alloy 6013.
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6. Houldcroft -Test with 6013 T 6 (AlMgSiCu)
2.5 mm Thick
Welding without Filler Welding with Filler Welding with Filler
S-AlMg4,5MnZr S-AlSi 5
Source: SLV, Berlin
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Houldcroft - Test with Alloy 6013 T6 (AlMgSiCu) 4202.01.04
Results of the Houldcroft Test for various Al Alloys
Nine aluminium alloys were tested and compared using the Houldcroft ("fish bone")
specimen. The factor A (in %) is a measure for the hot cracking sensitivity, with the
quotient A being equivalent to the ratio of the measured crack length to the total length
of the specimen. A = 100 % means that the crack runs along the whole length of the
weld. As can be seen in Figure 4202.01.05, the Al-Mg types of alloys have a low hot
cracking sensitivity (A ≈ 15 %) and the Al-Cu-Zn-Mg alloys build the other extreme
with high cracking sensitivities of A ≈ 80 % and higher.
Results of the Houldcroft Test for Various Alloys
A[%]
60 Crack Length
A= * 100 [%]
50 Specimen Length
40
30
20
10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0
1- 5754 (AlMg) 4- 2219 (AlCuMn) 7- 3103 (AlMn)
2- 5056 (AlMg) 5- 6061 (AlMgSiCu) 8- 7075 (AlZnMgCu)
3- 5083 (AlMgMn) 6- 7020 (AlZnMg) 9- 2024 (AlCuMg)
Source: SLV Berlin
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Cracking Sensitivities of Aluminium Alloys Containing Si and Mg
The Si and Mg contents have a very pronounced effect on the weld cracking sensitivity.
The heat-treatable alloys in particular have compositions which lie in the critical region.
Consequently, these alloys are welded using non-heat-treatable filler metal alloys even
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7. though this tends to reduce the strength at the joint. The use of heat-treatable filler metal
alloys has proved to be unsatisfactory (Figure 4202.01.06).
Cracking Sensitivity of Aluminium Alloys
Containing Si and Mg
Mg
Cracking Sensitivity
Si
0 1 2 3 4 %
Alloying Element Content
Source: Pumphrey et al.
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Cracking Sensitivities with Different Alloying Elements
In order to avoid a high cracking susceptibility, the Si content of Al-Si types of alloys
should be greater than 2 %.
The corresponding value for Al-Mg types of alloys is about 3.5 % (Figure 4202.01.07).
Effects of Alloying Elements on Cracking Sensitivities
Alloy System Max. Cracking Min. Content for Critical
Sensitivity at Good Welding Temperature
Behaviour Range
AlSi 0.75 % Si 2 % Si 660 to 577 °C
AlCu 3 % Cu 5 % Cu 660 to 547 °C
AlMg 1.2 % Mg 3.5 % Mg 660 to 449 °C
AlSiMg 0.5 % Si, 0.3 % Mg 2 % Si
0.5 to 0.8 % Si 3.5 % Mg
0.2 to 1.2 % Mg
Source: Pumphrey a. o.
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Effects of Alloying Elements on Cracking Sensitivities 4202.01.07
Melting and Solidification Intervals for Wrought Aluminium Alloys
The cracking susceptibility increases with increasing solidification range. Pure
aluminium has no such solidification range and has, therefore, almost no crack
sensitivity (Figure 4202.01.08).
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8. Melting and Solidification Intervals for
Wrought Aluminium Alloys
°C
650
Temperature
600
550
500
450
Al 99.99
Al 99.9; Al 99.8
Al 99.7
Al 99.0; Al 99.5
Al 99 Mg0.5
Al 99 Mg1
AlMn
AlMg1
AlMg2
AlMg3
AlZn5Mg1
AlMgSi0.5
AlMg1Si1
AlMg5
AlMg7
AlCu4Mg1
AlCu4Mg2
AlZnMgCu0.5
AlZnMgCu1.5
AlMg3Si
AlCu4Mg0.5
Source: Neumann
Melting and Solidification Intervals for
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Cracking Sensitivity as a Function of the Solidification Range
Aluminium alloys containing copper have solidification intervals of greater than 100 °C
and are thus highly sensitive to cracking (Figure 4202.01.09).
Cracking Sensitivity as a Function
of the Solidification Range
Cracking Sensitivity
0 50 100 °C 150
Solidification Range
Source: Dowd
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Reducing Weld Cracking by Preheating and by Using Suitable Filler Metals
Besides the metallurgical possibilities, a number of other methods have been
successfully employed to reduce the crack sensitivity (Figure 4202.01.10). These are:
− preheating the parts (especially recommended for thick sheets)
− an unhindered shrinkage of the parts (this reduces the dimensional and
geometrical accuracy)
− low heat input (welding processes with higher welding rates and lower energy
per unit length of weld)
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9. Reducing the Weld Cracking by Preheating
and by Using Suitable Filler Metals
100
[%]
80 Base Material: AlMg 2,5
Filler: 1 S-AlMgMn
Weld Cracking
1
2 S-AlMg 2,5
60
3 S-AlMg 3,5
2
40 X
X 3
20
X
X
0 100 200 300 400 500 [ºC]
Preheating Temperature
Source: Brenner
Reducing the Weld Cracking by Preheating
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4202.02 Filler Material
♦Filler Metals for Aluminium
Filler Metals for Aluminium
Filler materials used can be divided into three groups containing silicium, copper or
magnesium as the main alloying elements. Depending on the alloy, varying amounts of
additives can be added, e.g. manganese, chromium, titanium as well as iron. Zirconium
additions to the alloy 2319 improve the heat treatability and deliver a fine-grained
structure (Figure 4202.02.01).
Filler Metals for Aluminium
Alloy Si Cu Mn Mg Cr Ti V Zr Others
1050 A 0.30 0.05 - - - 0.05 - - 0.40 Fe; 0.07 Zn
1080 A 0.15 0.02 - - - 0.03 - - 0.15 Fe; 0.06 Zn
1100 - 0.12 - - - - - - min 99.00 Al
1188 - - - - - - - - min 99.00 Al
2319 - 6.30 0.30 - - 0.15 0.10 0.17 -
3103 0.50 0.10 1.20 0.15 0.03 0.10 - - 0.6 Fe; 0.2 Zn
4043 A 5.20 0.30 0.15 0.20 - 0.15 - - -
4047 A 12.20 0.05 0.25 0.05 - 0.15 - - -
4145 10.00 4.00 - - - - - - -
5183 - - 0.75 4.70 0.15 - - - -
5356 - - 0.12 5.00 0.12 0.13 - - -
5554 - - 0.75 2.75 0.12 0.12 - - -
5556 A 0.25 0.10 0.75 5.20 0.12 0.12 - - -
5654 - - - 3.50 0.25 0.10 - - -
5754 0.25 0.05 0.30 3.00 0.15 0.20 - - 0.4 Fe; 0.2 Zn
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10. 4202.03 Joint and Edge Preparation
♦Preparation of Surfaces in the Joint Vicinity
♦Joint Preparation for TIG Welding
♦Joint Preparation for MIG Welding
Preparation of Surfaces in the Joint Vicinity
The cleanliness of the parts to be welded in the vicinity of the joint has a very
pronounced effect on the welding results, this effect being greater than for steel welding.
Cleaning immediately before welding is very important. This reduces, in particular, the
porosity.
Preparation of Surfaces in the Joint Vicinity
The Parts to Be Joint Can Be Welded in the Following Conditions :
- In the As-delivered State ( Sheared , Plasma Arc Cut or Laser Cut )
- Milled after Being Sheared , Plasma Arc Cut or Laser Cut
- After Grinding
- After Brushing with Rotating CrNi Steel Brushes
- After Etching
- After Etching and Scraping ( Even Regions around Joint )
Decreasing
Amount of
Porosity in
Weld
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Mechanical or chemical methods are essential for high quality, reproducible welds
(Figure 4202.03.01).
Joint Preparation for TIG Welding
Only flanged joint welds and edge joint welds can be produced in thin parts without the
use of filler metals. If the alloys used have a high crack sensitivity, then it becomes
necessary, even in these cases, to use an appropriate filler metal.
As in the case of steels, butt and fillet welds can be welded with filler metals after an
appropriate edge preparation. Square butt joints can be one-sided welded up to 4 mm
and double-sided welded up to 16 mm. The joint gap depends on the welding position as
well as on the type of gas and current used. The Vee-angles used should be preferably
70°.
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11. Joint Preparation For TIG Welding
Workpiece Welding Joint from Dimensions
Thickness Method Cross - Section
!ß
; Gap Web Height
[t] Degrees b c
t+1
t
R=
up to 2 One - Sided - - -
t
t
up to 4 One - Sided - - -
up to 4 One - Sided - 0 to 1 -
t
4 to 16 Double - Sided b - 0 to 8 -
!
One - Sided
4 to 10 or ! 90 to 100 0 to 1 up to 2
t
b
Double - Sided
t
c
> 10 Double - Sided b 60 to 70 0 to 4 ca. 3
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Joint Preparation For TIG Welding 4202.03.02
During one-sided welding, the root edges should be slightly chamfered to prevent oxides
from rising up and to hinder the formation of a concave (sucked-up) root surface.
Extruded profiles can be designed with weld pool supporting webs, making it possible
to use the one-sided welding method even for thicker parts. The edge is prepared either
mechanically (cutting, turning, milling) or thermally (plasma, laser) (Figure
4202.03.02). European Standard (EN) for Joint Preparation is in preparation.
Joint Preparation for MIG Welding
Because of the higher melting power, MIG welding is more economical than TIG
welding for welding thicker parts. The lower limit of sheet thicknesses which can be
MIG welded is 2 mm. Weld pool supports (CrNi sections, ceramics) are necessary for
thicknesses of up to ca. 6 mm because of the deeper penetration. Extruded profiles can
be designed to incorporate such supports. Material thicker than ca. 4 mm should be
welded using the double-sided welding method.
Edges are prepared either thermally (plasma arc or laser cutting) or mechanically
(Figure 4202.03.03).
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12. Edge Preparation For MIG Welding
Work- Welding Joint from Dimen- Gap Web Edge
piece Method Cross - sions Height Height
Thick- Section
a;ß b c h
ness [t] Degrees
t
up to 4 One - Sided - - - -
2 to 4 One - Sided - 0 to 2 - -
t
4 to 16 Double - Sided b - 0 to 3 - -
!
One - Sided
6 to 20 or 50 to 70 0 to 2 up to 2 -
t
Double - Sided b
"
t
>6 One - Sided c 15 to 30 3 to 7 2 to 4 -
b
>4
>20
!
> 10 Double - Sided c 50 to 70 - 2 to 6 -
t
b
"
4
up to 10
t
> 10 One - Sided 0 to 1 2 to 4 -
R4
c
b
!
h1
> 10 Double - Sided c 50 to 70 0 to 2 3 to 4 t-c
t
h2
2
b
!
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13. 4202.04 Literature/References
- Aluminium-Taschenbuch, 14. Auflage, 1984, Aluminium-Verlag, Düsseldorf
Evrard, M.: Apprécation du risque de fissuration dans le soudage de alliages légers.,
Soud. et Tech. Conn. (1962), H. 4/5, p 85/98
-DIN 8552 T. 1 „Fugenformen und Maße für das WIG- und MIG-Schweißen von
Aluminium (EN in preparation)
4202.05 List of Figures
Figure No. Figure Title (Overhead)
4202.01.01 Weldability of Aluminium and its Alloys
4202.01.02 Solidification Types of Aluminium Welds
4202.01.03 Houldcroft Test for Determining the Weld Cracking Sensitivity
4202.01.04 Houldcroft-Test with Alloy 6013 T6 (AlMgSiCu)
4202.01.05 Results of the Houldcroft Test for Various Alloys
4202.01.06 Cracking Sensitivity of Aluminium Alloys Containing Si and Mg
4202.01.07 Effects of Alloying Elements on Cracking Sensitivities
4202.01.08 Melting and Solidification Intervals for Wrought Aluminium Alloys
4202.01.09 Cracking Sensitivity as a Function of the Solidifying Range
4202.01.10 Reducing the Weld Cracking by Preheating and by Using Suitable Filler
Metals
4202.02.01 Filler Metals for Aluminium
4202.03.01 Preparation of Surfaces in the Joint Vicinity
4202.03.02 Joint Preparation for TIG Welding
4202.03.03 Edge Preparation for MIG Welding
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