What TIG are U using?
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Re: What TIG are U using? (ares650)
i have the 180sd , i like it alot , i will get a bigger one when i can afford it , but at the time i couldnt , but i have no regrets , great tig for the money , and when i do get a bigger one i want the dynesty300 that is a sick tig setup , 
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Hobart tigmate ( miller econ-tig)...Its cheap and does the job. For what im doing my welds look just as good as the Syncrowave 350 and 180sd @ school. I just did some aluminum with it for the first time and it came out beautifull..
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Re: What TIG are U using? (Goullish)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Goullish »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I use, and love, the Miller 180 SD. It's a great machine for what we do, which is tube welding and such. I'd give it an A.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If the miller SD can weld all sorts of tubing and such, why would anyone need a more expensive machine like the miller 250 dx? What more does it offer?
If the miller SD can weld all sorts of tubing and such, why would anyone need a more expensive machine like the miller 250 dx? What more does it offer?
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Re: What TIG are U using? (DefiantGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DefiantGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If the miller SD can weld all sorts of tubing and such, why would anyone need a more expensive machine like the miller 250 dx? What more does it offer? </TD></TR></TABLE>
That is what I am tring to find out. What do you guys think about using this machine for aluminum?
If the miller SD can weld all sorts of tubing and such, why would anyone need a more expensive machine like the miller 250 dx? What more does it offer? </TD></TR></TABLE>
That is what I am tring to find out. What do you guys think about using this machine for aluminum?
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Re: What TIG are U using? (DefiantGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DefiantGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If the miller SD can weld all sorts of tubing and such, why would anyone need a more expensive machine like the miller 250 dx? What more does it offer? </TD></TR></TABLE>
The speed limit is 70, why do you want a car that goes over 100? ")
Even if you never speed, you can get around town faster in a Corvette than a Chevette....due to faster acceleration from stops.
If ALL you ever do is thin tubing, why not stick with a cheaper machine? However, it sure is nice if you have a machine that can weld ANYTHING you will run into in the garage.
Many better machines will taper down to lower amperage, and go higher overall. You also get features like a full pulse control.
The speed limit is 70, why do you want a car that goes over 100? ")
Even if you never speed, you can get around town faster in a Corvette than a Chevette....due to faster acceleration from stops.
If ALL you ever do is thin tubing, why not stick with a cheaper machine? However, it sure is nice if you have a machine that can weld ANYTHING you will run into in the garage.
Many better machines will taper down to lower amperage, and go higher overall. You also get features like a full pulse control.
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Re: What TIG are U using? (Engloid)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Engloid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The speed limit is 70, why do you want a car that goes over 100? ")
Even if you never speed, you can get around town faster in a Corvette than a Chevette....due to faster acceleration from stops.
If ALL you ever do is thin tubing, why not stick with a cheaper machine? However, it sure is nice if you have a machine that can weld ANYTHING you will run into in the garage.
Many better machines will taper down to lower amperage, and go higher overall. You also get features like a full pulse control. </TD></TR></TABLE>
what is pulse control?
The speed limit is 70, why do you want a car that goes over 100? ")
Even if you never speed, you can get around town faster in a Corvette than a Chevette....due to faster acceleration from stops.
If ALL you ever do is thin tubing, why not stick with a cheaper machine? However, it sure is nice if you have a machine that can weld ANYTHING you will run into in the garage.
Many better machines will taper down to lower amperage, and go higher overall. You also get features like a full pulse control. </TD></TR></TABLE>
what is pulse control?
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Re: What TIG are U using? (ares650)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ares650 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
what is pulse control?</TD></TR></TABLE>I found the below info at the below link, on page 18:
http://www.millerwelds.com/edu...2.pdf
The pic on the bottom right of the page is the pulser I bought for my machine. It's a $600 list price and I found it new for $175
Pulsed GTAW
Some of the advantages of Pulsed GTAW are:
■ Good penetration with less heat input
■ Less distortion
■ Good control of the pool when welding out of position
■ Ease of welding thin materials
■ Ease of welding materials of dissimilar thickness
The main advantage of the Pulsed GTAW welding arc is that the
process produces the same weld as a standard arc, but with
considerably less heat input. As peak amperage is reached,
penetration is quickly achieved. Before the workpiece can
become heat saturated, the amperage is reduced to the point
where the pool is allowed to cool but current is sufficient to keep
the arc established.
what is pulse control?</TD></TR></TABLE>I found the below info at the below link, on page 18:
http://www.millerwelds.com/edu...2.pdf
The pic on the bottom right of the page is the pulser I bought for my machine. It's a $600 list price and I found it new for $175
Pulsed GTAW
Some of the advantages of Pulsed GTAW are:
■ Good penetration with less heat input
■ Less distortion
■ Good control of the pool when welding out of position
■ Ease of welding thin materials
■ Ease of welding materials of dissimilar thickness
The main advantage of the Pulsed GTAW welding arc is that the
process produces the same weld as a standard arc, but with
considerably less heat input. As peak amperage is reached,
penetration is quickly achieved. Before the workpiece can
become heat saturated, the amperage is reduced to the point
where the pool is allowed to cool but current is sufficient to keep
the arc established.
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Re: What TIG are U using? (Engloid)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Engloid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The speed limit is 70, why do you want a car that goes over 100? ")
Even if you never speed, you can get around town faster in a Corvette than a Chevette....due to faster acceleration from stops.
If ALL you ever do is thin tubing, why not stick with a cheaper machine? However, it sure is nice if you have a machine that can weld ANYTHING you will run into in the garage.
Many better machines will taper down to lower amperage, and go higher overall. You also get features like a full pulse control. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i fully agree... i was just talkin to someone about this earlier this evening... never get a machine that can handle just what u plan on using it for at the moment... i always get more than i have to... u will thank urself when one day u will need more power and actually have it available...
i personally love htp machines... i have the invertig 200 for a tig... mig2400 and their microcut 625 plasma cutter... iv been using the tig for the longest for about 3 years and love it... not once have i ever had a problem with it or any of their machines for that matter... not alot of people use their stuff but its a company i would definately look into along with miller and lincoln
http://www.usaweld.com
when i first got it
The speed limit is 70, why do you want a car that goes over 100? ")
Even if you never speed, you can get around town faster in a Corvette than a Chevette....due to faster acceleration from stops.
If ALL you ever do is thin tubing, why not stick with a cheaper machine? However, it sure is nice if you have a machine that can weld ANYTHING you will run into in the garage.
Many better machines will taper down to lower amperage, and go higher overall. You also get features like a full pulse control. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i fully agree... i was just talkin to someone about this earlier this evening... never get a machine that can handle just what u plan on using it for at the moment... i always get more than i have to... u will thank urself when one day u will need more power and actually have it available...
i personally love htp machines... i have the invertig 200 for a tig... mig2400 and their microcut 625 plasma cutter... iv been using the tig for the longest for about 3 years and love it... not once have i ever had a problem with it or any of their machines for that matter... not alot of people use their stuff but its a company i would definately look into along with miller and lincoln
http://www.usaweld.com
when i first got it
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Re: What TIG are U using? (ek9t)
My OG pimp-shizzle-dizzle 
She's big, old, ugly, but boooooy can she lay down some bead... hehe. Has built in pulser, Spot welding, crater fill, completely adjustable, and i love it! LoL...
I've got it set up for both pedal and fingertip controls (either can be used at any time without changing anything), its got an upgraded water pump for feeding a custom 50ft line so that i can reach anything on the lift or anywhere else in my shop practically without needing to move the machine... but the machine is on rollers, so it can go wherever as well It used to have a cold wire feed hooked up onto it for production work, but i have that sitting on a shelf for now.. heh.
She's big, old, ugly, but boooooy can she lay down some bead... hehe. Has built in pulser, Spot welding, crater fill, completely adjustable, and i love it! LoL...
I've got it set up for both pedal and fingertip controls (either can be used at any time without changing anything), its got an upgraded water pump for feeding a custom 50ft line so that i can reach anything on the lift or anywhere else in my shop practically without needing to move the machine... but the machine is on rollers, so it can go wherever as well
It used to have a cold wire feed hooked up onto it for production work, but i have that sitting on a shelf for now.. heh.