At work I'm looking to replace an oxford oil welder running off a 400v socket.
I am looking at our options for replacing. Used occasionally welding small pieces. But we may need to weld large (10mm+) in the future.
I would like to add tig as an option to MMA.
The workshop is prone to flooding (2ft+) isn't very secure and the roof leaks. I have a large steel vault/cabinet that has survived break-ins before. But I don't fancy moving 30+kg units back and forth evey time I need to use one.
There is no budget to speak of. Any money will need to justified to higher up/bean counters.
240v inverter tig units are relatively cheap and not too heavy until looking at AC/DC. But if I need to weld 6mm+ I have no 16amp sockets available and getting an electrician to sort it will be complicated.
400v mma units start to get pricey and heavy quickly.
What way would you go? I can only buy form dealers as my boss wants warranty/guarantees against breakdowns and avoiding liability in case I electrocute myself.
Andrew
I am looking at our options for replacing. Used occasionally welding small pieces. But we may need to weld large (10mm+) in the future.
I would like to add tig as an option to MMA.
The workshop is prone to flooding (2ft+) isn't very secure and the roof leaks. I have a large steel vault/cabinet that has survived break-ins before. But I don't fancy moving 30+kg units back and forth evey time I need to use one.
There is no budget to speak of. Any money will need to justified to higher up/bean counters.
240v inverter tig units are relatively cheap and not too heavy until looking at AC/DC. But if I need to weld 6mm+ I have no 16amp sockets available and getting an electrician to sort it will be complicated.
400v mma units start to get pricey and heavy quickly.
What way would you go? I can only buy form dealers as my boss wants warranty/guarantees against breakdowns and avoiding liability in case I electrocute myself.
Andrew