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MIG Wire Diameter by Metal Thickness: Sizing Chart

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ER70S-6 mild steel MIG welding wire spool
How to match ER70S-6 MIG wire diameter (.023", .030", .035", .045") to base metal thickness — a starting chart plus the machine, position and fit-up factors that change the answer.
Posted in Buying Guide, ER70S-6, GMAW, MIG Wire, Mild Steel, Welding

Solid MIG Wire vs Flux-Cored Wire: How to Choose

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E71T-1 gas-shielded flux-cored welding wire on a 33 lb spool
Solid ER70S-6 or flux-cored E71T-1, E71T-11, E71T-GS? Compare shielding gas, polarity, passes, and cost so you pick the right mild-steel wire for the job.
Posted in Comparison, E71T-1, ER70S-6, Flux-Cored Wire, MIG Wire, Welding

MIG Wire vs. TIG Rod: Choosing the Right ER70S Filler

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ER70S-6 MIG welding wire spool alongside TIG filler rod
MIG wire or TIG rod? And ER70S-6 vs ER70S-2 for TIG — compare process, gas, polarity, and best uses for mild-steel filler metal before you buy.
Posted in Buying Guide, ER70S-2, ER70S-6, MIG Wire, TIG Rod, Welding

ER4043 vs ER5356 Aluminum Welding Wire: How to Choose

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ER4043 aluminum MIG welding wire 16 lb spool
ER4043 runs easier and resists cracking; ER5356 is stronger and better for anodizing and marine work. Here's how to pick the right aluminum filler.
Posted in Aluminum, Buying Guide, ER4043, ER5356, MIG Wire, Welding

ER70S-6 MIG Welding Wire: Complete Buyer's Guide

by HYW Products
ER70S-6 mild steel MIG welding wire spool
What ER70S-6 is, the right shielding gas, machine settings by wire size, top applications, and brand equivalents (L-56, Spoolarc 86, HB-28).
Posted in Buying Guide, ER70S-6, GMAW, MIG Wire, Mild Steel, Welding