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ED561028 - Lincoln Electric ER70S-6 MIG Wire .025 (0.6mm) 2lb Spool

Packaging: 2 lb spool
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OVERVIEW

Reliable Lincoln Wire for Your Portable Welder

When you are working on auto body panels, exhaust systems, or light fabrication projects in your garage, the quality of your wire makes all the difference. This Lincoln Electric .025" (0.6mm) MIG wire comes in a convenient 2lb spool, perfectly sized for your portable 110V or 220V MIG welder. Unlike cheap generic wires that can kink, tangle, or vary in thickness, Lincoln wire is precision-wound and manufactured to exact tolerances. This means you spend less time fixing bird-nests in your drive rolls and more time laying down beads.

The .025-inch diameter is the sweet spot for welding thin sheet metal (24 gauge up to 1/8 inch). It allows you to run at lower amperages, giving you better control over the puddle and significantly reducing the risk of burning through the material. This is solid wire, so you will need to use it with shielding gas—either straight CO2 or a C25 mix (Argon/CO2). The result is a much cleaner weld than flux-core, with no slag to chip off and very little spatter to clean up afterwards.

Lincoln has formulated this ER70S-6 wire with extra deoxidizers. In plain English, that means it handles dirty metal better than standard S-3 wire. If your steel isn't perfectly shiny or has a bit of mill scale on it, this wire helps pull those impurities out of the weld puddle, preventing porosity and weak spots. Whether you are a hobbyist restoring a classic car or a pro doing quick field repairs with a spool gun, this wire delivers the smooth, consistent arc Lincoln is famous for.

Why Choose This Wire?

  • Perfect for Thin Metal: Small diameter prevents burn-through on auto body sheet metal.
  • Smooth Feeding: Copper coating and precision winding prevent jams.
  • Forgiving: Handles light rust and oil better than standard wire.
  • Clean Welds: Minimal spatter means less grinding and finishing work.
Additional Information
Brand:Lincoln Electric
AWS Spec:ER70S-6
Diameter:0.025"
Packaging:2 lb Spool
Weld Process:MIG (GMAW)
Polarity:DC
Grade:S6 Copper Coated
Material Composition:Mild Steel
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2, 75% Argon / 25% CO2
Spool Size:2 lb, 4 in
Wire Finish:Copper-Coated
Tensile Strength:70,000 psi (min)
Packaging Description:2 lb spool

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 2lb Spool of Lincoln Electric ER70S-6 MIG Wire (0.025" / 0.6mm)

APPLICATIONS

  • Automotive body repair and restoration
  • Light gauge sheet metal fabrication
  • General maintenance and repair
  • HVAC ductwork
  • Home hobbyist projects
  • Structural steel tacking

FAQ

Yes, this is a solid ER70S-6 wire and requires external shielding gas. Common choices are 100% CO2 or a 75% Argon / 25% CO2 mix.

No, this is solid MIG wire. It does not contain flux and cannot be used without gas.

This wire is designed for DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive), also known as Reverse Polarity.

This is a 2lb spool, which typically uses a 4-inch diameter hub. It fits most small portable MIG welders and spool guns. Check your machine's manual for 4-inch spool compatibility.

The wire diameter is 0.025 inches, which is approximately 0.6mm.

Yes, the ER70S-6 classification indicates higher silicon and manganese levels, which help clean the weld puddle when welding on steel with light rust or mill scale.

0.025" wire is ideal for very thin sheet metal (24 gauge) up to about 1/8" thick steel, depending on your machine's amperage.

Yes, ED561028 is the successor or direct replacement SKU for the older Lincoln ED030583.