ESAB Weld 70S-6 is a copper-coated AWS ER70S-6 solid wire, suited for general purpose, manual and semiautomatic applications in most industries. It is manufactured under ESAB’s Quality Control programs and meets AWS standards. Deposition Data Current Deposition Type Diameter Electrode Unit Optimal Amps Voltage Wire Feed Speed 180-230 A - Spray Transfer 0.9 mm (.035 in.) 206 m/kg (3670 in./lb) 200 A 25-27 V 1016-1397 cm/min (400-550 in./min) 90-160 A - Short Arc Transfer 0.9 mm (.035 in.) 206 m/kg (3670 in./lb) 130 A 15-19 V 457-762 cm/min (180-300 in./min) 130-200 A - Short Arc Transfer 1.2 mm (.045 in.) 124 m/kg (2220 in./lb) 160 A 17-19 V 318-508 cm/min (125-200 in./min) 260-340 A - Spray Transfer 1.2 mm (.045 in.) 124 m/kg (2220 in./lb) 300 A 25-30 V 762-1270 cm/min (300-500 in./min) Classifications Wire Electrode SFA/AWS A5.18 : ER70S-6 Weld Metal EN ISO 14341-A : G 38 2 C1 Z 3Si1 Wire Electrode JIS : YGW 12 Approvals Approvals ABS 3YSA (M21 & C1) CWB CSA W48-18 JIS YGW12 LR 3Y H15 (M21 & C1) Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. Typical Weld Metal Analysis % Typical Weld Metal Analysis % C Mn P S Si CO2(C1) 0.07 % 1.5 % 0.013 % 0.010 % 0.9 %
