DEUTSCHE NORM June 2007

DIN 1732-3
D
ICS 25.160.20 Supersedes
DIN 1732-3:1988-06

Filler metals for aluminium and aluminium alloys –

Part 3: Test pieces, test specimens, mechanical-technological
properties of all-weld metal
Schweißzusätze für Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen –
Teil 3: Prüfstücke, Proben, mechanisch-technologische Mindestwerte des reinen
Schweißgutes

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Foreword
This standard has been prepared by NA 092-00-19 AA Schweißen von Aluminium of the Normenausschuss
Schweißtechnik (NAS) (Welding Standards Committee).

DIN 1732 Filler metals for aluminium and aluminium alloys comprises the following parts:

⎯ Part 1: Composition, use and technical delivery conditions (withdrawn)

⎯ Part 2: Testing by welded joints (withdrawn)

⎯ Part 3: Test pieces, test specimens, mechanical-technological properties of all-weld metal

Amendments

The following changes have been made to DIN 1732-3:1988-06:

a) The standard has been generally revised and harmonized with European and International Standards.
b) Table 1 has been modified.
c) The designation of the position specified in 3.1 has been changed.

Previous editions

DIN 1732-3: 1988-06

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1 Scope
This standard covers the determination of the mechanical-technological properties of the all-weld metal
deposited by filler metals for aluminium as in DIN EN ISO 18273 and DIN EN ISO 544. It describes the
preparation of the test piece using different welding processes, and specifies minimum values for proof
strength, tensile strength and elongation at break.

NOTE The minimum mechanical-technological values determined on the basis of this standard are only of interest
for technical delivery conditions and for a comparison of filler metals.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

DIN 50125, Testing of metallic materials — Tensile test pieces

DIN EN 1597-1, Welding consumables — Test methods — Part 1: Test piece for all-weld metal test
specimens in steel, nickel and nickel alloys

DIN EN 10002-1, Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of testing at ambient temperature

DIN EN ISO 544, Welding consumables — Technical delivery conditions for welding filler metals — Type of
product, dimensions, tolerances and marking (ISO 544:2003)

DIN EN ISO 4063, Welding and allied processes — Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers

DIN EN ISO 6947, Welds — Working positions — Definitions of angles of slope and rotation

DIN EN ISO 18273, Welding consumables — Wire electrodes, wires and rods for welding of aluminium and
aluminium alloys — Classification

3 Preparation of test pieces

3.1 General

Test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with DIN EN 1597-1 taking the additional specifications given
in 3.2 into account.

If test pieces are prepared using a parent metal that is not of the same type as the filler metal and could
thus influence the chemical composition of the weld metal in the test area, the groove surfaces and the
backing strip shall be covered with three buffer layers of the filler metal to be tested.

The test specimen shall be prepared using the flat position, PA, as in DIN EN ISO 6947.

3.2 Test pieces with filler metals used in gas-shielded welding

3.2.1 Test pieces with filler metals used in welding processes with a non-consumable electrode
(Processes 15 (plasma arc welding) and 141 (TIG) as in DIN EN ISO 4063)

Test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with DIN EN 1597-1 using filler rods with a 4 mm diameter or
wires with a 1,6 mm diameter. Tests using rods of other diameters shall be agreed upon with the
manufacturer or supplier.

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3.2.2 Test pieces with filler metals used in welding processes with a consumable electrode
(Process 131 (MIG) as in DIN EN ISO 4063)

Test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with DIN EN 1597-1 using wire electrodes having a 1,6 mm
diameter. Tests using wire electrodes of other diameters shall be agreed upon with the manufacturer or
supplier.

4 Position and shape of test specimens

The position and shape of test specimens shall be as in DIN EN 1597-1.

5 Testing
Tensile testing shall be carried out as described in DIN EN 10002-1 at room temperature using a tensile
specimen as in DIN 50125.

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6 Minimum mechanical-technological values

The minimum values for the proof strength, tensile strength and elongation at break of the all-weld metal
deposited by filler metals for welding processes 15, 131 and 141 are specified in Table 1.

Table 1 — Minimum mechanical-technological values for all-weld metals deposited in

welding processes 15, 131 and 141

Filler metal Tensile Elongation at

Proof strength
material designation strength break
Rp0,2 Rm A5
Numerical Chemical
N/mm2 N/mm2 %
Al 1080A Al99,8 (A) – 60 40
Al 1070 Al99,7 – 60 35
Al 1450 Al99,5Ti 20 65 35
Al 3103 AlMn1 35 90 24
Al 5754 AlMg3 80 190 20
Al 5356A/Al 5356a AlMg5Cr(A) 120 250 18
Al 5249 AlMg2Mn0,8Zr 80 190 20
Al 5554 AlMg2,7Mn 100 215 18
Al 5183A/Al 5183 a AlMg4,5Mn0,7(A) 130 275 18
Al 5187/Al 5087 a AlMg4,5MnZr 140 285 18
Al 4043A AlSi5(A) 40 120 8
Al 4046 AlSi10Mg 70 140 4
Al 4047A AlSi12(A) 60 130 5
Al 2319 b AlCu6Mn 70 160 12
Al 4018 AlSi7Mg 80 140 2
Al 5556B/Al 5556A a AlMg5Mn 145 290 17
a Variants with maximum 0,000 3 % beryllium (instead of 0,000 5 %).
b Mechanical properties (Rp0,2, Rm) can be considerably higher due to the effects of hardening, depending on the welding
process used.