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Short Circuit vs Spray Transfer: Choosing Your MIG Mode

ER70S-6 RoboPak carbon steel MIG wire 550 lb drum
Short circuit and spray are the two most common MIG transfer modes. Learn how gas, wire, voltage and material thickness decide which one fits your job.

MIG Wire Diameter by Metal Thickness: Sizing Chart

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.

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

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).