0.6-0.8 mig wire

[Bobo]

Why is it that 0.8 mig wire seems to be cheaper than 0.6?

Anyone know?

And what are the advantages of using 0.8 over 0.6?

I'm only doing light car fabrication, mainly.

Thanks for all replies..
Bobo

 

[shenion]

It takes less work to do 0.8. I bet the wire is at 0.8 then run through 2 more dies to get down to 0.6.

There is probably more copper in a roll 0f 0.6.

0.8 will do heavier stuff. 0.6 makes very thin stuff a bit easier.

 

[Bobo]

Yea ok I get the theory behind it now.

Thanks.

Think I'll probably keep to the 0.6 then...

 

[pedrobedro]

You get more length of .6 than .8 per kg. I only used .6 when I got my first welder till it ran out and have used .8 ever since. It depends on you and what best suits your welding style and machine.

 

[Bobo]

Ok thanks.

I'll have to think about it then..

 

[chevy2]

Dont do a great deal of mig nowadays,
Prefer to keep 0.6 in my 180amp machine as it's more versatile but will spray on the highest one or two settings,
I'll only put the 0.8 in if i have a decent sized job with thicker steel to do like a few sets of railings i did recently.

 

[Bobo]

Ok thanks.

Think I'll be sticking with the 0.6 then, It'll certainly be doing more thin work than thick stuff.
Maybe I'll get a small reel of 0.8 at some point an try it out.

Rob.