{"product_id":"hilo-mig-cobre-silicio-cusi","title":"CuSi copper-silicon MIG wire for MIG brazing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin thin and galvanised sheet without burning through it or damaging its protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e CuSi copper-silicon MIG wire, 0.8 mm, for MIG brazing, the standard bodywork technique for joining thin sheet with much less heat input than steel wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it works at a lower temperature, CuSi reduces distortion and better preserves the zinc coating on galvanised sheet. Available on a \u003cstrong\u003e0.8 kg spool\u003c\/strong\u003e for compact machines and a \u003cstrong\u003e5 kg spool\u003c\/strong\u003e for body shops with daily consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Key benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e less distortion on thin sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserves the galvanising:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for zinc-coated sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBodywork standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e the most widely used joining technique in vehicle repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo spools:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 kg and 5 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏗️ What it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair of vehicle bodywork and panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoining thin galvanised sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucting, panel beating and light sheet metal work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and paint shops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Technical features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper-silicon (CuSi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e MIG brazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpools:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 kg · 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended set-up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulsed MIG welders or dedicated bodywork welders work very well with CuSi, as they control heat input better. Always shield with argon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it is so widely used in bodywork\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVehicle sheet metal is thin and usually galvanised. With steel wire, the heat distorts the panel and burns off the zinc; with CuSi the joint is made with less heat input, the sheet distorts less and the finish is ready for preparation and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Vetonek tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e for CuSi, use rollers and a liner suitable for soft wire and shield with argon: the wire feeds better and the bead stays clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is MIG brazing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a joining technique using copper-silicon wire that works with less heat than welding with steel wire, so it distorts thin sheet less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is CuSi wire used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor joining thin and galvanised sheet, especially in bodywork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat gas do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShielding with argon is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spools are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.8 mm wire on a 0.8 kg or 5 kg spool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need special rollers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best to use rollers and a liner suitable for soft wire, so that it feeds without deforming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is MIG brazing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is a joining technique using copper-silicon wire that works with less heat than welding with steel wire, so it distorts thin sheet less.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is CuSi wire used for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For joining thin and galvanised sheet, especially in bodywork.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What gas do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Shielding with argon is recommended.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What spools are available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"0.8 mm wire on a 0.8 kg or 5 kg spool.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need special rollers?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is best to use rollers and a liner suitable for soft wire, so that it feeds without deforming.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Vica Work","offers":[{"title":"0,8 mm · 0,8 kg","offer_id":54641401135451,"sku":"CEVIK-CP-HILOCUSI0,8","price":49.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"0,8 mm · 5 kg","offer_id":54641401168219,"sku":"CEVIK-CP-HILOCUSI5KG","price":244.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/vetonek.com\/en\/products\/hilo-mig-cobre-silicio-cusi","provider":"Vetonek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}