Hobart Brothers has developed a new metal-cored welding wire designed for high-volume robotic welding applications, especially those used in heavy equipment manufacturing. The new Matrix wire from the company’s Tri-Mark brand is formulated specifically to provide arc starting and wire feeding consistency. Matrix metal-cored wire is available on 33lb plastic spools that are precision layer wound to support consistent wire feeding, and each spool ships in a heat-sealed, Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) impregnated bag to protect against contaminants. Hobart Brothers also offers the Matrix wire in its 750lb X-Pak drum. For additional protection, the fiber drum is sealed with a rubber gasket and the inside portion is impregnated with VCI.