Metal-Cored Wire produces low spatter.

The Lincoln Electric Company Aug 16, 2002

Press Release Summary:

MC-6 mild-steel, metal-cored electrode is suited for low-voltage operation and out-of-position applications. It offers stable arc for consistent, defect-free welds and high tolerance to gaps. It achieves up to 97% deposition efficiency. Because electrode is deoxidized, it reduces prep-time. Applications include railcar, automotive parts, agricultural equipment, heavy equipment, structural fabrication, and shipyard industries.

Original Press Release:

Lincoln Electric Offers New MC-6 Metal-Cored Wire for High Quality Welds with Low Spatter Levels

Cleveland, OH -- The Lincoln Electric Company introduces new MC-6 mild steel metal-cored electrodes for high quality welds with low spatter levels. MC-6 provides superb performance over mill scale and creates excellent bead shapes. The electrode is particularly well-suited for low voltage operation and out-of-position applications. Combining the arc characteristics of MIG with the performance benefits of flux-cored welding, MC-6 is capable of fast travel speeds and high deposition rates.

This product can be used in a broad range of applications, including the railcar, automotive parts, agricultural equipment, heavy equipment, structural fabrication and shipyard industries.

The benefits of MC-6 (AWS E70C-6M) include reduced clean up due to low spatter levels and better wash-in/tie-in. The MC-6 electrode offers a more stable arc for consistent, defect-free welds and a high tolerance to gaps. It achieves up to 97% deposition efficiency so that the metal goes where the operator wants it...in the weld. Because the electrode is highly deoxidized, it reduces prep-time and provides excellent performance even over mill scale.

This forgiving consumable requires less rework and training, allowing beginning operators to make great looking welds. MC-6 metal-cored wire also minimizes the need for costly exhaust systems because it creates less fume than flux-cored wire. In addition, the wire offers reduced distortion on thin materials with low heat input compared to solid wires.

The Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, Ohio, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of arc welding equipment and consumables, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment.

For more information on MC-6 metal cored wires, please request brochure C3.10.1 by contacting The Lincoln Electric Company at 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44117-1199, via phone at 1-888-355-3213 or at the company's web site: www.lincolnelectric.com.