I wanted some input from u guys that deal with the dynasty 200dx or similar machine. I recently had a syncrowave 180sd but now am looking to purchase a new machine. It was alright but now i need a new machine. i know the syncrowave 200 would just replace the old machine but i would like to know from u if the upgrade to the dynasty series is worth it?

There is around a 1500 dollar difference in price but i'm a big fan of buying the right thing once instead of the wrong machine because it was cheap. I know that the 200dx doesn't come with the pedal torch or clamp but on my last machine i ended up spending hundreds building my own torch anyway.

Let me know you imput

 

Indiana Oxygen Company has a nice package deal on ebay for 3500 I think it was for the Dynasty 200DX.

If you have the money, to me it's a no brainer. If not, perhaps look at the TA 185 as it's an inverter for 2030 shipped with the torch/pedal package. I want the dynasty so bad, but I also want my car to be done this year, so 1500 saved is...well 1500 lol

 

dynasty is way better then sync

 

dynasty just seems to offer more puddle and arc control, at least that is what I noticed. Not only that, but being an inverter based machined, it has many advantages over a syncrowave. One thing I love is the option to weld on household 110 if you have to. The machine seems to cater towards aluminum ( a/c) with it's many various pulse and balance control features.
The weight, the size, the power... Inverter is the way to go, no doubt.

 

Ok that’s what I wanted to hear and I thought that it would be worth getting the dynasty. So an inverter based machine is far superior over the sync. There is a significant difference in the performance of the two machines? Thanks for the imput

 

I've been wanting to ask this for a while, just what are the capabilities of the Dynasty on 110? If it's a lot...I may just have to swing for it. As it will also go into the generator for fixes at the track.

 

Yes, big differences. Soon the big machines will be obsolete.

 

I was looking to get the syncrowave 200 because it was in my price rance but then I read that it was 220lbs+. I had a one car garage and there was no way I wanted to move it around. Then I saw the TA185, researched it and found it had great reviews! I was about to get it from IOC on ebay but I decided to go on craigslist. Lucky me, I found a dynasty 200dx with only 6 hours on it, pedal, torch, regulator and cart for $2300! I jumped on it quick! The guy threw in a water-cooled torch too!(not that I will use it anytime soon). Basically just keep an eye out on the classifieds especially during these times.

 

It's not SO great on 110 but it will get the job done, mine trips the breaker at 100-112 amps on aluminum...especially if the fan kicks in? but seems ok to 120 amps on steel, i never really tried more on the 110....the machine acts totally different on 220 the arc is much more stable everywhere....but this could just be my house. No need to rewire either as I run it off a dryer plug or an oven plug.

You cant really use any of those arc shaping features on DC but the pulse control all around on this thing is pretty sweet lol.


The contractor kit is expensive as it comes with things you may not need like the stick welding rod holder and it all comes in this big blue case which I'm sure they are charging you for. It's probably better to buy their pedal and buy your clamp and torch separately.

I would buy the TA over the Syncro though...but i have no garage and no muscle so thats just me lol

 

I have only ran it up to 90amps doing some intercooler tubing, worked flawlessly. For thin wall stuff and schedule 10, the 110 outlet will work fine, if that is all you have access at that time.

 

We used Dynasty 200 DXs at school at BSU and they can do just about anything you want to do. They work flawlessly on aluminum. They do cost a pretty penny though.

We had an older Synchrowave there and I didnt seem to enjoy it after working with the Dynasty so long. It still was a great machine. And they are cheaper.

 

The dynasty IMO is one the best welders out there. it allows you to control all aspects of A/C whereas other machines cant. Some machines have the same initial features but without as much adjustability. I started welded with my HTP invertig200, then got my dynasty300dx. I could not be without this thing! IMO its some worth every penny. Iv been contemplating purchasing another welder for the shop and would not get anything other than another dynasty.

 

Fixed for ya

 

89civicdx - the breaker your machine was connected to must have been a very old 10 amp breaker, Ive ran 140 amps AC on a 110v 15amp breaker before with no problems.

 

It's a 15 but can't get anywhere near that

That's a lot man 140 AC ...maybe thats why my welds are so crapy? Maybe the input power....can I blame the power lol I should try it at a different location and see how it goes.

 

Dynasty it is then.

 

You won't regret it, I love my Dynastys.

 

I'm back to thinking about the dynasty now...I won't need it on 115 until next season when the car is done and repairs would be made at the track. So I could always save ~1500 now and use the TA 185 to learn (100% NOOB) and then sell it and take a small hit to get the 200dx.

You guys suck lol Just when I had it all figured out!

 

if you want it sooner you could always go on the Top Ramen diet..

 

dynasty lays them nice

 

i was told by a welding supplier that the only differnace in inverter machines is that everything is put on a circut board so it makes the machine smaller. and that is the only differance.

Does the dynasty and syncrowave weld any differant. By the sould of it the inverter welds better.

 

From what I’ve been told and found out the dynasty is a much more capable and professional machine. Especially with regards to welding aluminum. The features that the dynasty comes with are much more superior then the syncrowave. Also I was told that the dynasty is able to perform better on thinner materials due to the manipulability of the weld puddle itself. Hope that helps.

 

inverters weld everything better and smoother, especially aluminum

 

2nd^

 

I'm wasting away as it is

I watched a guy at an EB weld house I was at yesterday for work play with one of their dynasty 350's...might I say it's a damn nice machine lol