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05-24-2016, 12:09 PM | #1 |
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Re: Tig welder
Maybe I should consider a multiprocess welder like:
Miller Multimatic 200 or Lincoln MP 210 Both are mig tig and arc Both are DC only so aluminum won't be possible but I can live with that. Anyone have a multiprocess welder? Last edited by Tomo; 05-24-2016 at 12:22 PM. |
05-24-2016, 02:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: Tig welder
I just bought the Miller Synchrowave 210. It is easy to set up and welds very nicely.
The torch is almost like holding a pencil and the lead is very light. It came with stick weld and spool mig weld attachments too, though I doubt I will ever use them since I have welders for those applications. |
05-24-2016, 04:41 PM | #3 | |
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You can weld aluminum with DC and helium but it doesn't come out as pretty and the cost for helium makes it not worthwhile for most of the stuff we are doing. I bought the AHP Alphatig. Had a bit of a hiccup at first (bad torch) but ultimately replaced it with a CK9 and have been happy as a clam since. I tig my body panels (and pretty much everything I weld in my garage). Here is my bedside I shortened:
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05-24-2016, 08:58 PM | #5 |
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Re: Tig welder
What's your process on tig welding the panels...........it looks like you stitch in what ? about 1" increments?
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Ive got 3-4 80cf bottles through it. Used all the features. No issues yet. Quote:
Nice thing about the tig is if your gap is too big you can usually use a thicker rod that fits in the gap and freehand weave it in. I put most of the heat into the rod to avoid warping and let it wash over the sides.
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