Lincoln Or Miller Tig
01-27-2008 | 06:10 PM
#21
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From: SF Bay Area
I mentioned the inverter machines just to broaden the spectrum of welder choice and discussion. I have nothing against the sycrowave machines... when I originally built my shop, I size the electrical service for the future purchase of one. As time has gone by, I have had more need of equipment that is portable and flexible for power. At times, I either had to use a low end arc welder, or rewire panel boards for 240 volt outlet, to weld at friend's homes. I choose the dynasty because it is easy to take from place to place, does not need a lot of space to store, and I can use it on 120 volt; to me that was worth the extra cost.
01-27-2008 | 06:50 PM
#22
Yeah, a lot of guys that are used to the tranformer welders have a hard time adjusting to inverters. More aptly put, they don't want to put in the time
Like any technology, you've got to understand it before you can fully utilize it.
I definitely don't agree that he wouldn't know the difference. The first time I used a thermal arc inverter to weld aluminum it took one bead and it was clear. I was hooked. We have a synchrowave 350 at work, and I'd pick my dynasty 200dx over that any day of the week(so long as I don't need the extra amps). Not to mention the thing weighs 45lbs and can run off of 110 or 220 or 480-3 phase.
The synchrowaves will handle the job just fine though, and the price difference is substantial.
Like any technology, you've got to understand it before you can fully utilize it.
I definitely don't agree that he wouldn't know the difference. The first time I used a thermal arc inverter to weld aluminum it took one bead and it was clear. I was hooked. We have a synchrowave 350 at work, and I'd pick my dynasty 200dx over that any day of the week(so long as I don't need the extra amps). Not to mention the thing weighs 45lbs and can run off of 110 or 220 or 480-3 phase.
The synchrowaves will handle the job just fine though, and the price difference is substantial.
. I was just trying to help the guy out, and not drop $3000 on something he probably shouldnt.
01-27-2008 | 09:05 PM
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