Product Description
Copper‑Coated MIG Wire for Strong, Clean Welds on Mild & Carbon Steel
Description
Weldcote Metals ER70S‑6 .045‑inch MIG wire is a copper‑coated carbon‑steel welding wire designed for high‑quality welding on mild and carbon steel. Its higher manganese and silicon content improves puddle fluidity and helps produce cleaner welds, even when working with steel that has light rust, scale, or oil. The wire delivers a smooth, stable arc, low spatter, and strong weld deposits, making it suitable for fabrication shops, automotive repair, structural welding, and general manufacturing. The 11‑lb spool is well‑suited for shop use and medium‑duty production environments.
Key Specifications
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Brand: Weldcote Metals
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Model: ER70S‑6
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Wire Diameter: .045 in
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Spool Weight: 11 lb
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Material: Copper‑coated carbon steel
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Alloy Type: ER70S‑6 (high manganese & silicon)
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Weld Characteristics: Smooth arc, strong weld deposits, low spatter
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Shielding Gas: 75/25 Ar/CO₂ or 100% CO₂
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Typical Applications:
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Carbon‑steel fabrication
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Automotive and trailer repair
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Structural welding
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Butt and fillet welding of sheet and plate
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Welding on lightly rusty or oily steel
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Key Features
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High deoxidizer content for cleaner welds on imperfect surfaces
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Copper coating improves conductivity and wire feeding
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Strong, reliable weld deposits across a wide range of steel thicknesses
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Smooth, stable arc with minimal spatter
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Versatile performance for fabrication, repair, and manufacturing environments
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