rockmunkey
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Hi people. Been browsing this goldmine of a forum for some time now. I'm a bit lost on choices and thinking maybe extra opinions and knowledge may help.
Been looking at a nice AC/DC TIG set for a while now. budget began at £2000, went up to £2500 and is now peeking into the 3k mark. I'm aware at this price I'm not going to have a poor set. i'm just really indecisive.
Does anyone have any preference over either machine? Pros and Cons or any other preference. I'm really struggling to push much over the 3k mark though Its going to be one of the biggest purchases I have made on something that doesn't have wheels!
Someone on another thread mentioned the Lorch T. I am just trying to get every amp I can on a 16amp supply and have something that is comfortable on a generator
My budget has stretched quite a long way and I still need the funds for a genny and consumables.
My local suppliers has the Kemppi Mastertig 235 and Fronius Magicwave 230i. They can do those with footpedal and CK torch at around £2760 +vat. I am unsure how useful it would be to have settings on the torch for me and I was told the Fronius torches have been problematic. I do like a skinny torch too. I would love to get a watercooler too and have been told a water cooler could be added in for £600 again +vat. I was initially looking at the Caddytig TA34 but put off by comments of what ESAB kit has become, along with hearing they like to blow boards.
Most of my work has been mobile as such at present. Mostly MIG and a little Stick for heavier duty jobs. Without a workshop I have just worked onsite and wherever space has been available. I have recently been discussing a potential site for workspace at a farm, power could be an issue however so running from a generator maybe a necessity for a while, potentially even long term. Just looking to increase available work, using more interesting materials and move away from patching rusty motors!
so my questions are:
I was told the Kemppi would run better from a generator than the Fronius, there is no need to have to buy pulse packages with the Kemppi unlike Fronius. I have asked Fronius about generator usage and they have said an output of 6.2kw (continuous) would be sufficient to run the magicwave 230 at full power. the Kemppi spec 8KVA which I guess would put it in the same ball park on continuous rating. The Fronius however has +- 15% voltage allowance and the Kemppi is +-10%
Will either have any issue with burning cellulosic or 7018 rods? the Kemppi has a very low ocv it seems? 50v from what I remember.
Both I assume have pulse on DC for thin stainless?
Is triangular wave really much of an advantage for thin Alu
Jamie
Been looking at a nice AC/DC TIG set for a while now. budget began at £2000, went up to £2500 and is now peeking into the 3k mark. I'm aware at this price I'm not going to have a poor set. i'm just really indecisive.
Does anyone have any preference over either machine? Pros and Cons or any other preference. I'm really struggling to push much over the 3k mark though Its going to be one of the biggest purchases I have made on something that doesn't have wheels!
Someone on another thread mentioned the Lorch T. I am just trying to get every amp I can on a 16amp supply and have something that is comfortable on a generator
My budget has stretched quite a long way and I still need the funds for a genny and consumables.
My local suppliers has the Kemppi Mastertig 235 and Fronius Magicwave 230i. They can do those with footpedal and CK torch at around £2760 +vat. I am unsure how useful it would be to have settings on the torch for me and I was told the Fronius torches have been problematic. I do like a skinny torch too. I would love to get a watercooler too and have been told a water cooler could be added in for £600 again +vat. I was initially looking at the Caddytig TA34 but put off by comments of what ESAB kit has become, along with hearing they like to blow boards.
Most of my work has been mobile as such at present. Mostly MIG and a little Stick for heavier duty jobs. Without a workshop I have just worked onsite and wherever space has been available. I have recently been discussing a potential site for workspace at a farm, power could be an issue however so running from a generator maybe a necessity for a while, potentially even long term. Just looking to increase available work, using more interesting materials and move away from patching rusty motors!
so my questions are:
I was told the Kemppi would run better from a generator than the Fronius, there is no need to have to buy pulse packages with the Kemppi unlike Fronius. I have asked Fronius about generator usage and they have said an output of 6.2kw (continuous) would be sufficient to run the magicwave 230 at full power. the Kemppi spec 8KVA which I guess would put it in the same ball park on continuous rating. The Fronius however has +- 15% voltage allowance and the Kemppi is +-10%
Will either have any issue with burning cellulosic or 7018 rods? the Kemppi has a very low ocv it seems? 50v from what I remember.
Both I assume have pulse on DC for thin stainless?
Is triangular wave really much of an advantage for thin Alu
Jamie