Lincoln Electric has added the new Metalshield MC-706 and Metalshield MC-6 consumables to its line of metal-cored wires. These consumables are designed to deliver arc performance for high deposition rates, fast travel speeds and Charpy V-notch toughness down to -40C/F for applications requiring minimal amounts of spatter. The wires are suitable for single- and multiple-pass welds and are designed for robotic and hard automation applications. Metalshield MC-706 is a mild steel, metal-cored wire that provides stable arc performance with deposition efficiencies exceeding 90%. This wire was designed with arc wetting action to allow for high travel speeds. The MC-706 is suitable for applications in the automotive and transportation, structural, shipbuilding and heavy fabrication industries. Metalshield MC-6, also a mild steel, metal-cored wire, is designed exclusively for fast-follow welding projects. Additionally, this consumable, designed for high speed, requires minimal pre-weld preparation for ease of use. Metalshield MC-6 is suitable for automotive applications – such as joining frames – as well as structural, process piping, pressure vessel and general fabrication. The MC-706 and MC-6 wires are recommended for use with a 75% to 95% argon and CO2 balance shielding gases. Additionally, both wires conform to AWS A5.18/A5.18M:2005 standards.