AWS D1.2
Structural Welding Code - Aluminum
Summary
Covers welding requirements for aluminum alloy structures excluding pressure vessels and fluid-carrying pipelines.
Scope
Welding of aluminum structures using GMAW and GTAW processes.
Key Requirements
Process Limitations
Primarily covers GMAW and GTAW processes for aluminum alloys.
- Shielding gas requirements (argon, helium, or mixtures)
- Filler metal selection per AWS A5.10
- Interpass temperature limits
Applicable Materials
Aluminum 5083Aluminum 6061Aluminum 5052Aluminum 6063
Applicable Processes
GMAWGTAW