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K3917-1 - Lincoln Electric Wire Sizer Assembly for 1/16 Inch Wire

Packaging: 1 Per Ea
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OVERVIEW

Smoother Feeding, Better Welds

As a welder, you know that the quality of your arc depends heavily on how well your wire feeds. Snags, drag, and inconsistent contact can ruin a bead and frustrate even the most experienced operator. The Lincoln Electric K3917-1 Wire Sizer is designed to solve these problems before they reach your torch. Equipped with 0.062 in (1.6 mm) dies, this tool actively sizes and conditions your wire as it leaves the feeder, ensuring it is perfectly round and clean before it enters the liner.

Why use a wire sizer? Even high-quality wire can have slight imperfections or become slightly oval-shaped on the spool. These tiny variances can cause drag in the liner or poor electrical contact at the tip, leading to micro-arcing inside the tip and an unstable arc at the puddle. The K3917-1 shaves or reforms the wire to the exact dimension required, guaranteeing smooth passage and solid electrical contact. This means you get a smoother, more predictable arc, less burn-back, and your contact tips last significantly longer.

Installation is straightforward on compatible Lincoln Electric equipment, allowing you to upgrade your setup quickly. If you are running 1/16" (1.6 mm) wire for heavy fabrication or structural work, this accessory is a game-changer. It takes the variable of wire condition out of the equation, letting you focus on your travel speed and puddle control. Experience fewer jams and more arc-on time with the precision conditioning of the K3917-1.

Additional Information
Brand:Lincoln Electric
Wire Diameter:0.062 in, 1.6 mm
Product Type:Wire Sizer
Compatible Wire Size:0.062 in (1.6 mm)
Application:Wire Conditioning, Feeding Enhancement
Die Type:Sizing Dies
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea

INCLUDED

  • (1) Wire Sizer Assembly
  • (1) Set of 0.062 in (1.6 mm) Sizing Dies
  • Mounting Hardware
  • Installation Instructions

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy industrial fabrication
  • Automated and robotic welding cells
  • Structural steel welding
  • Shipbuilding and marine construction
  • Tank and vessel manufacturing
  • Operations using 1/16" (1.6 mm) solid or flux-cored wire

FAQ

The K3917-1 is designed to size and condition welding wire to a precise 0.062 inch (1.6 mm) diameter, ensuring smooth feeding and optimal electrical contact.

This specific unit comes with dies for 0.062 inch (1.6 mm) wire. Other sizes would require different die sets.

Yes, by ensuring the wire is perfectly round and sized correctly, it reduces micro-arcing and mechanical wear inside the contact tip, significantly extending its lifespan.

It is compatible with specific Lincoln Electric wire feeders designed to accept auxiliary wire sizing or straightening attachments. Check your feeder's manual for compatibility.

Wire sizers are typically used for harder wires like steel or stainless steel. Aluminum is often too soft for this type of sizing and requires specific feeding equipment to prevent deformation.

Yes, the K3917-1 typically includes the wire sizer assembly, the specific dies, and the necessary hardware for installation.

Consistent wire diameter ensures constant electrical contact in the tip, which stabilizes the resistance and current transfer, resulting in a smoother, more consistent arc.

Yes, the K3917-1 is a genuine OEM accessory manufactured by Lincoln Electric.