MIG (GMAW) Process Guidance

Washington Alloy ER70S-6 GMAW

Washington Alloy ER70S-6 mild steel MIG wire setup guidance and spool options.

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Washington Alloy ER70S-6 GMAW

Process Notes

ER 70S-6 Premium Copper Coating carbon steel that contains high levels of manganese and

silicon for stronger deoxidizing power and has excellent welding results on mild steels where poor

fit-up, rust and oils may be present. The single sourcing of the green rod with ultra-concise premium

copper coating yields unsurpassed arc and feeding with extended wear on tips and liners. Often used

on mild/low alloy steels in applications not limited to: sheet metal, bridges/pipes, shipbuilding, auto

industry/repair and all industries/fabrications of mild steels. Manual, semi-automatic or automatic

Short-Circuit Setup

Power: DCEP Short Circuit Shielding gas: 75 % Argon / 25% C02 | SPECIFICATIONS: AWS A5.18, ASME SFA 5.18 |

Wire SizeWire Speed (IPM)AmpsVoltsTravel Speed (IPM) |Gas Flow (CFH)
.02380-35030-8514-1910-1520-25
.030110-34040-13015-2012-2420-25
.035100-52060-23516-2511-4020-30
.04570-27090-29018-2312-2225-35

Spray Transfer Setup

Power: DCEP Spray Arc Shielding gas: 98% Argon / 2% Oxygen | SPECIFICATIONS: AWS A5.18, ASME SFA 5.18 |

Wire SizeWire Speed (IPM)AmpsVoltsTravel Speed (IPM)Gas Flow (CFH)
.035320-600 | |160-30023-2611-2225-35
.045170-550170-37523-2912-2125-35 |
.052170-480220-42524-3010-2025-35
1/16175-350275-47525-319-1925-35

70S-6 Carbon Steel .023 Solid Wire

70S-6 Carbon Steel .023 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .023 x 2 LB - 4" Spool

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70S-6 Carbon Steel .023 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .023 x 11 LB - 8" Spool |

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70S-6 Carbon Steel .023 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .023 x 33 LB Spool - 12" Spool |

70S-6 Carbon Steel .030 Solid Wire

70S-6 Carbon Steel .030 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .030 x 2 LB - 4" Spool

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70S-6 Carbon Steel .030 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .030 x 11 LB - 8" Spool

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70S-6 Carbon Steel .030 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .030 x 33 LB - 12" Spool |

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70S-6 Carbon Steel .035 Solid Wire

70S-6 Carbon Steel .035 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .035 x 2 LB - 4" Spool

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70S-6 Carbon Steel .035 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .035 x 11 LB - 8" Spool

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70S-6 Carbon Steel .035 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .035 x 33 LB - 12" Spool | | 70S-6 .035 x 44 LB - 12" Spool

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70S-6 Carbon Steel .045 Solid Wire

70S-6 Carbon Steel .045 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .045 x 2 LB - 4" Spool

70S-6 Carbon Steel .045 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .045 x 11 LB - 8" Spool

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70S-6 Carbon Steel .045 Solid Wire package option

70S-6 .045 x 33 LB - 12" Spool | | 70S-6 .045 x 44 LB - 12" Spool

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70S-6 Carbon Steel 1/16" Solid Wire

70S-6 Carbon Steel 1/16" Solid Wire package option

70S-6 1/16" x 2 LB - 4" Spool

70S-6 Carbon Steel 1/16" Solid Wire package option

70S-6 1/16" x 2 LB - 8" Spool

70S-6 Carbon Steel 1/16" Solid Wire package option

70S-6 1/16" x 33 LB - 12" Spool | | 70S-6 1/16" x 44 LB - 12" Spool

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Source and Monetization Notes

Setup charts and package options were structured from the existing WSP support page. Amazon candidates are treated as optional monetization metadata only and are not used as compatibility truth.

MIG Quick Shop Tip

Shop tip: check drive-roll tension, liner condition, and contact-tip size before replacing the whole gun. Many feed problems start with setup or a wear item.

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What does this part do?

A contact tip guides the MIG wire and carries welding current into the wire. If it wears, burns back, or does not match the wire size, feeding and arc stability can get worse fast.