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    4943 for 356 Aluminum TIG Casting repair..?

    Anybody used this stuff??

    the data sheet looks very good...

    is this the new hot tip TIG filler for cylinder head repair?

    http://maxal.com/Hobart_Maxal_4943.pdf


    and more..

    http://maxal.com/MAXAL_4943_Draft_Final.pdf


    Shovelon..?. How about you Terry?? sounds like you do a lot where this might fit..
    Last edited by H80N; 09-25-2013, 09:23 PM.
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  • #2
    maxal 4943 filler rod

    I just began using it for wrought and cast.
    The data sheets show advantages as you noticed.
    It wets out well, runs good and is clean rod--not
    made from recycled cans.

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    • #3
      I don't know how I missed this thread on it...

      http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?30751-Tig-welding-5052-Aluminum-which-filler


      but welcome any and all info on experience with 4943... good ... bad or otherwise...
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      • #4
        Who is selling this? I can't find it anywhere.
        Obviously, I'm just a hack-artist, you shouldn't be listening to anything I say .....

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        • #5
          I love it. In fact I am retiring my 4043 stock in favor of 4943. Only if a job calls out for 4043 will I use it.

          I have been doing a bunch of castings with 4943 and like it. I think it works well with 356.
          Nothing welded, Nothing gained

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          • #6
            Originally posted by JSFAB View Post
            Who is selling this? I can't find it anywhere.
            Here is their sales contacts page... they should be able to tell you who in your area sells it.. maybe internet sales sources as well..
            There are a lot of regional contacts...

            Contact Us
            http://maxal.com/contact.html
            Manufacturer of high quality aluminum welding wire products
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            Millermatic 200

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            • #7
              At least for Upstate NY, VT and NE Pa...

              Haun Welding Supply can order it if you give them a little bit of notice..

              got a quote this morning on some for 1/16 TIG 4943

              PART # 494306270 1/16
              SOLD IN 10 LB PKG ONLY
              $ 6.15 PER LB
              I DON'T STOCK THIS
              LEAD TIME 21-28 DAYS

              Page not found – Haun Welding Supply & Specialty Gases
              http://www.haunweldingsupply.com/default.aspx?PageID=712&Section=WeldingSupply


              Would bet they start to stock it as it becomes better known...
              Last edited by H80N; 09-27-2013, 11:08 AM.
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              • #8
                4943 seems popular with some folks at Welding Web. B_C just started using it and says he likes it.
                Miller stuff:
                Dialarc 250 (1974)
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                Spot welder (Dayton badged)

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                • #9
                  How About Machinability???

                  Is 4943 gummy like 4043...

                  or can it be machined and threaded like 5356...

                  just curious if anybody has experience on that aspect...
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                  • #10
                    Got in a sample of 3/32 4943 TIG rod.....

                    welds NICE!!.....

                    flows NICE!!...

                    I'm sold...

                    will be using it where I had used 4043 in the past...
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                    Millermatic 350P w/25ft Alumapro & 30A
                    Millermatic 200

                    TONS of Non-Blue Equip, plus CNC Mill, Lathes & a Plasmacam w/ PowerMax-1000

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                    • #11
                      H80N, I tried sending you a pm from my phone, but can't figure it out. I frequent Haun in Endicott NY once in a while. Are you from that area bud?

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                      • #12
                        We get up there from time to time... they are good people...
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                        “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”

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                        Millermatic 350P w/25ft Alumapro & 30A
                        Millermatic 200

                        TONS of Non-Blue Equip, plus CNC Mill, Lathes & a Plasmacam w/ PowerMax-1000

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                        • #13
                          Im gonna stop in tomorrow and pick up some 4943. I like them, nice friendly place. I'm over in Richford, west of Whitney point.

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                          • #14
                            Somebody in another thread had suggested 2319 filler for dirty aluminum castings... wonder where that fits in?? any thoughts..

                            Alloy 2319 / Welding Wire
                            http://www.aircraftmaterials.com/data/weld/2319.html


                            2319 is listed as an alloy that wants post weld heat treat...

                            I am interested but puzzled??
                            Last edited by H80N; 12-10-2013, 05:57 AM.
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                            Buy the best tools you can afford.. Learn to use them to the best of your ability.. and take care of them...

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                            Dynasty 200DX
                            Millermatic 350P w/25ft Alumapro & 30A
                            Millermatic 200

                            TONS of Non-Blue Equip, plus CNC Mill, Lathes & a Plasmacam w/ PowerMax-1000

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                            • #15
                              Are you saying 4943 will replace 4043 in all or most applications? Do you see any downside?
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