This is indeed all you need for a amp controller! The pinout depends on the welder as my welder uses a 14 pin amphenol connector.
I like the idea of a drill style trigger to control the amps, especially for welding in positions where a foot pedal wouldn't work. The difficulty would be to make...
Here I've added some more pictures of the entire pedal and the internals.
There are three gears that make up the gear reduction; a 10 teeth gear is mounted directly on the potentiometer shaft. Then there is a compound gear with a 36-12 gear combination, this gear can rotate freely on a separate...
My welder (XMT 350) is a multi process welder, although it is mostly used as a MIG machine, I've always been interested in learning some TIG welding. Now the XMT doesn't require a foot pedal, I figured that learning TIG welding doesn't but make a lot of sense without a foot controller. I was...
Welcome to the forum! Lots of knowledge around here, I'm sure you'll find your answer. Personally no experience with r-tech or parweld, but..
My 2 cents is to look for a three phase second hand machine. If you're willing to go second hand. This was recommended to me when I was looking for a new...
I think you will have more luck getting a AC TIG to weld aluminium than a cheap MIG machine. TIG would be a preferred method in some respects anyway, it should do just about anything a MIG does (and more), and it should get you going with less hassle. There is a good and elaborate thread on the...
Just a quick update; I stumbled across a miller XMT 350 cc/cv with a Miller Suitcase x-treme 12VS at an auction in good condition. I was able to get it at a really good price.. The suitcase came with a flux wire mig torch for 2mm wire, and also an almost unused roll of 2mm innershield NS3M wire...
Thanks for the reply. I did not buy this machine, just considered it.
I did actually read that thread, but that does not explain this difference. I just think it's weird that there are different versions of a machine that go by the same name. And also I thought it could be nice as a heads up...
I've been looking at this machine, but there seem to be different versions available. Some advertisements will say the voltage range is between 10-30 volts, while others mention 14.8-26 volt.
Voltage is not everything for a mig welder but in this case the 10-30v version would open doors for...
Thanks for the pointers. I ended up passing on the machines, as there were no cables included at all and he did not want to sell it with the warranty that the machines were in working condition. Too bad because I read some really good things about the XMT's, and thought this was a reasonable...
I am supposed to go take a look/pick it up tomorrow. But I'm having some doubts, the guy selling it is selling it for someone else so he has no knowledge on the welder. And the welder comes without the leads and there is no opportunity to test it. Sounds a little strange to me.. any thoughts...
Thanks for your reply, those are some really good pointers.
Sorry, it is an XMT 304. From the serial number I've found that it is built in 2008. And in the pictures it seems to be in good condition, but we'll know for sure when I go to take a look at it.
I don't believe it has autolink, which...
I found a Miller MXT with a Miller ST 44 wire feeder and a Miller Coolmate 3 all for a total of €1400, which I am planning to buy. A little more than I was planning to spend, so do you think it is worth the money? I know the Miller XMT is a good machine, thanks to this forum.
Ah ok, so stay away from the fancy machines? Sorry this might be super obvious to you, but I might be ruined by looking at all the new, affordable Chinesium welders with a 1000 options. Do you personally mess with 'synergy' welders? Or do you prefer setting it up by feel or experience.
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Well I hope so.. I found a Migatronic Sigma Select 300 that is just over a year old. They are willing to sell it for €1800, which is way more than my original budget, but probably a bargain for the machine itself.
I've spent some time looking for second hand mig machines. Not sure if I'm in the right direction, the machines I can find are pretty old yet expensive. What about this one...
Thanks everybody, all messages confirm what I was already 'afraid' of. I think a multiprocess welder is out of the race. That means I am looking for a MIG welder, the max would probably be a 1000 euros (unless you can convince me it's a reaaally good machine). Does anyone have recommendations...
I did indeed find that the multiprocess machines are very limited in the process functions, without spending a whole load of cash. Good to hear from someone who owns a multiprocess machines. From all the replies it seems like a multiprocess machine isn't really worth it.
I agree that stick...
Thanks for the advice! I usually am a big fan of buying second hand, but when I was looking for a second hand welder I kind of got lost in what to look for and separating the junk from the decent machines. And since the welder does get quite some work, we figured a new machine would be a good...
Hi everybody,
I'm quite new to this forum although I've been stalking it for a while. I was hesitant to start another 'what to buy' thread, but after debating with myself for a while, I would really appreciate some of your thoughts!
I'm an engineering master student in the Netherlands and work...