All of the machines mentioned are more than decent performers. I would add to your list the Kemppi 2300 MLS AC/DC with the ACX panel as well as the Rehm Tiger 210 AC/DC.
I own the Kemppi and I am very pleased with its performance.
I can understand what you say. Unfortunately there are simply too many variables for a machine to know what to set the voltage and WFS based on thickness. This is why in my first post I said that these are calculated for a flat fillet. Doing an uphill butt weld for example would require...
Actually no. Read these two links on inductance
http://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/process-faqs/faq-what-does-inductance-do/
http://www.esabna.com/euweb/mig_handbook/592mig3_6.htm
I took a quick read on the manual of your welder. It seems dynamics is the inductance setting. Normally with low % CO2 mixes this is set on the low side so start from zero and go down from there.
Lol. Believe me I can sympathize with you:
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/how-to-clean-clear-welding-lenses.53592/
Without having read the manual and only having used your particular welder 1-2 years ago I think dynamic changes the voltage to achieve a more convex or concave bead...
I don't use math when welding, too many variables. Do you use math when TIG welding? I know I do not.
The synergic function is not a waste, just set the WFS and let the machine figure out the voltage itself.
I believe most synergic machines set the parameters for a fillet weld in the flat position. So unless this is what you are welding there is not much point in putting too much thought into it.
My ESAB C200i is like that too.
21V sounds a bit high with 5.6m/min with 0.8mm wire. I would use...
Wow, you guys are getting ripped off in refill pricing.
I have 20L 200bar bottles (2 bought from Air Liquide and 1 from Linde) and pay 25€ for argon and 12€ for 82% Ar - 18%. CO2 mix.
This does not include carriage and I have to drop off and pick up the bottles at the refill center. I also have...
Are you talking about polywatch?
I do not see why not. However it might be a little too expensive compared to dedicated products considering the small quantity it comes in.
I have a tip some may find useful on how to get a little more life out of your plastic clear welding lenses.
I recently acquired a mig welder and compared to tig or stick it messes up with my speedglas outer lenses a lot faster.
I had a special paste to polish the plastic crystal on some of my...
I may be wrong but I think the inserta clamps do not use a "pip pin". The Demeller clamps on the other hand do. In any case I have tried them a lot by now and they hold very well.
The off-axis load creates enough friction between the pin and the hole to keep the clamp in place. It is the same principle as the one used on the buildpro table.
I researched having the plates cut and drilled on a waterjet, cost was 200 euros for each plate so a total of 1600 euros. This...
Yes.It is a WM250V, the one with the inverter drive.
I like it, it is decent quality for a chinese lathe and was the best value for money I could find.
Machining though is not my forte so take what I say with a grain of salt.
Why do you need an adjustable spanner? Nowadays the only spanner required is a 15mm for the pedals and even if you had to carry another size it would still be lighter than an adjustable spanner.
If you insist on an adjustable spanner here is another option...
Looks can be deceiving. This is the basement of the new house I am building and will be used as a garage. After the house is finished I will not be able to use it for this type of work.
The table's final location is the one in the last photos where it is painted and it is beginning to get...
Nothing in particular.
I am a welding engineer not a welder and most of my welding is actually pipe welding. However since I decided to build a new welding table I figured I should make it the way I want it instead of making something quick and regretting it later.