SAF Altig Al99.5 description: ALTIG Al99,5 is a 1450 type aluminum solid TlG welding rod depositing a 99,5% Aluminum weld metal. Suitable for use with Ar, or Ar+He mixed shielding gases. ALTIG Al99.5 is used for welding of commercially pure aluminium in both wrought and cast forms. ALTIG Al99.5 is a Ti-microalloyed welding wire, with good corrosion resistance. The Ti addition reduces the crack sensitivity of the weld metal.