ED037281 - Lincoln Metalshield MC-70 XLS .045 Metal Core Wire 750lb Drum

Less Cleanup, More Welding

If you are tired of spending half your shift chipping silicon islands and grinding spatter, the Lincoln Electric Metalshield® MC-70 XLS™ is the wire you have been waiting for. Designed with the welder's daily reality in mind, this .045-inch metal-cored wire is formulated to leave a weld surface that is incredibly clean. The "XLS" stands for the technology that minimizes those stubborn silicon islands that usually plague metal-cored welding. This means you can lay down a bead and move on, often skipping the wire wheel entirely. For shops that paint directly after welding, this wire is a game-changer, ensuring that your work looks professional and is ready for the next step immediately.

Running this wire is a smooth experience. Metalshield MC-70 XLS offers a stable, consistent arc that wets out beautifully, giving you flat, smooth beads with excellent tie-in. It handles high amperages well, allowing you to weld faster and deposit more metal than you could with standard solid wire. Because it is a metal-cored wire, you get the benefits of deep penetration and high travel speeds, but with the added bonus of a cleaner finish that rivals solid wire. It runs on standard DC+ polarity and typically uses an Argon/CO2 blend, giving you that sweet, buzzing arc that is easy to control.

This specific package comes in a massive 750 lb drum, which is perfect for high-volume stations or robotic cells. If you are running long seams or working in a booth that burns through wire all day, the drum means you aren't stopping every few hours to swap out a 33lb spool. It feeds smoothly from the drum, reducing the drag and tangles that can cause burn-backs or bird-nesting in the feeder. This reliability lets you focus on the puddle and the joint, rather than troubleshooting the wire delivery system.

Whether you are welding chassis frames, heavy structural beams, or general fabrication parts, the MC-70 XLS delivers the performance you need to stay ahead of schedule. The reduction in spatter also means your nozzle stays cleaner longer, saving you trips to the reamer or dip jar. Upgrade your welding process with a wire that works as hard as you do, providing professional results with significantly less hassle. Lincoln Electric has built this wire to help you weld smarter, not harder.