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K3918-1 - Lincoln Electric Replacement Wire Sizer Dies 1/16 Inch

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OVERVIEW

Precision Wire Preparation for Industrial Welding

In high-volume industrial welding environments, the condition of your welding wire is critical to maintaining uptime and weld quality. The Lincoln Electric K3918-1 Wire Sizer Replacement Dies are engineered to restore the functionality of your wire sizing tool, specifically for 0.062 inch (1.6 mm) wire. When welding wire is cut, the ends often become flared, burred, or misshapen, which can lead to immediate jamming in the contact tip or liner. These precision dies reform the wire end to its correct diameter and roundness, ensuring seamless insertion into the feeder and torch.

Manufactured from hardened tool steel, these dies are built to withstand the rigors of daily shop use. They are designed to exact tolerances to ensure that the 1.6 mm wire is sized perfectly without removing excess material or damaging the copper coating. Regular maintenance of your wire sizing tool with genuine Lincoln Electric replacement parts is a proactive measure that reduces the frequency of contact tip burn-backs and feeding failures.

Key Industrial Benefits

Using worn dies can result in inconsistent wire sizing, defeating the purpose of the tool. By replacing them with the K3918-1 set, operators ensure that every wire changeover is smooth and efficient. This small component plays a vital role in the larger welding ecosystem by protecting more expensive torch consumables and minimizing unplanned downtime for wire feed troubleshooting.

  • Exact Fit: Designed exclusively for 0.062" (1.6 mm) wire applications.
  • Durability: Hardened steel resists wear from repeated sizing operations.
  • Efficiency: Eliminates the struggle of feeding cut wire through tight contact tips.

Equip your maintenance teams and welding stations with the reliable K3918-1 dies to maintain the high standards of operation expected in professional fabrication and manufacturing facilities.

Additional Information
Brand:Lincoln Electric
Product Type:Replacement Dies
Wire Diameter:0.062 in, 1.6 mm
Compatible Wire Size:0.062 in (1.6 mm)
Application:Wire Sizing, Wire End Preparation
Part Number:K3918-1
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Set of Replacement Dies for 0.062 in (1.6 mm) Wire
  • Installation Instructions

APPLICATIONS

  • Resizing cut ends of 0.062" (1.6 mm) welding wire
  • Deburring wire before feeding into MIG guns or SAW torches
  • Maintenance of Lincoln Electric wire sizing tools
  • General welding shop wire preparation

FAQ

These dies are designed exclusively for 0.062 inch (1.6 mm) welding wire.

A wire sizer reforms the end of the wire after it has been cut, removing burrs and flares to ensure it fits through the contact tip without jamming.

No, the K3918-1 is machined specifically for 0.062" wire. Using them on other sizes may damage the wire or the dies.

If the tool no longer effectively rounds the wire end or if you notice visible wear and scoring in the die grooves, it is time to replace them.

This product (K3918-1) consists only of the replacement dies. The wire sizer tool handle/body is sold separately.

They are manufactured from hardened tool steel to withstand the abrasion of sizing steel and stainless steel welding wires.

While the size may match, aluminum is soft and typically doesn't require the same sizing force; however, ensure the die is clean to avoid contamination if switching materials.

Typically, this kit includes the dies. You may need to retain the existing hardware from your tool or check the package contents upon arrival.