Which filler rods for anodising??

[gnutz2]

On the off chance does anyone know which filler rods i can use for welding aluminium, then later anodising the part.

And does anyone know what happens when a part is anodised and incompatable rods have been used.

I'm assuming the welds just dont anodise

[mark]

Hey Gnuzt2
All aluminum will get anodized but the strength of the weld and color will vary depending on the filler rod you use. Here is a helpfull chart that will answer your question. sorry tfor the poor quality , if it's not clear let me know i will rescan it and send it back. Take a look where the word example is on how to chose the correct filler rod type.I hope the file went through if not will try again.
cheers

[repo]

AlMG5 takes colour fine in anodizing.

e: Problems start, when first anoziding, and then welding.

http://promo.pp.fi/temp/punanen/P1010232.JPG

[Keeper of The Kitten]

Yep I checked with my ex fabricator colleague and 5% Mag is the way to go. AlMg5 sounds right to me!

[gnutz2]

AlMG5 takes colour fine in anodizing.

e: Problems start, when first anoziding, and then welding.

http://promo.pp.fi/temp/punanen/P1010232.JPG

I bet you were gutted when you had to weld an extra pickup on that dry sump

I dont think i've used those rods but i'll do a check and a small test before i try any bigger parts .