My welder connects these as an everyday thing. I make most of the parts out of
6061 T6 and all the sheet metal parts out of either 3003 for spinings for air
horns or 5052 H32 for a plenum.. No I don't know what he uses for a rod and gas
as he takes care of all the details as that is what I pay him to take care of
for me.. I can certainly ask if the info is not readily available
Dave Dahlgren
"Albaugh, Neil" wrote:
>
> Tom;
>
> Of the weldable grades of aluminum, the most common is 6061, a fairly high
> strength grade in T-6; 5052 is a good general-purpose alloy, and 3003 is
> very easy to form shapes with.
>
> With the right rod, they can be welded together but I wouldn't do that if it
> is a structural member.
>
> Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Neimeyer [mailto:tneimeyer@houston.rr.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:08 AM
> To: Land Speed List
> Subject: Material for Turbo Manifold.
>
> I am wanting to make a turbo manifold for our motorcycle. It will be out of
> aluminum. What type or grade of aluminum is acceptable? Does anybody know
> what type of aluminum the fuel injection "bungs" or "couplings" are made
> from? How compatable are the various forms of aluminum when it comes to
> welding them together?
>
> Thanks, Tom
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