Need advise on mig welder

[automotiveuk]

Hi every one,

looking to buy new mig welder so i can increase my work load on been getting more and more welding jobs most are body panels really welding sills boats and lots strange stuff i looked at this welder from pro tools uk but i not sure it maybe bit to powerfull for body panels but hay don,t it just look sexy may be can advsie me on the tech jargon as my main job is motor mechanic and not sure on what Duty Cycle means and all that.

Many Thanks

Sealey SUPERMIG270 Professional MIG Welder 270Amp 230V with Euro

http://www.protoolsuk.co.uk/sealeysupermig270professionalmigwelder270amp230vwitheuro-p-24976.html [/URL]

 

[Lippyp]

Duty cycle means basically how long you can use it for before you have to let it cool down, so an 80% duty cycle means you can use it for 8 minutes and then need to let it cool for 2 and so on. Fan cooled (Turbo) models will have a better duty cycle than no cooled ones.

 

[malcolm]

It's got a minimum of 40 amps which would probably be a bit much for some thin metal jobs. The normal minimum is 25-30 amps. You might find it's not set up to take 0.6mm wire as well (although that would just be a wire roller).

270amps is a lot of power. Why not go for a 150-160amp MIG (good to 3 or 4mm) and pick up a cheap stick welder for anything thicker.

 

[Hitch]

If your willing to spend that kind of money, i'd go for a smaller amperage machine, but semi pro.
Something like an Esab OrigoMig, Murex Tradesmig or Migatronic Automig.
http://www.rapidwelding.co.uk/iqs/sfa.list/cpti.236/migatronic.html
http://www.migtigarc.co.uk/MIG_Welder/mig_welder.html

 

[automotiveuk]

Many Thanks for all your advise i took the advice and went for lower amp one

I ordered this welder today very happy with the result i did not want to buy something that i did not need.i phone these guys up and barted the price ha i like a barter let me have it for £288.00+VAT in the end nice guys very happy now i can play when it arrives.

Once again many thanks for the advise i think you guys just saved me £500

Sealey SUPERMIG150 Professional MIG Welder 150Amp

 

[migmag]

I have a 180 murex and It grafts harder than I can.........

Go for a 180 it will weld far and beyond what you will ever come accross and ask for more....

 

[bgarvanman]

Hi everyone !

Spent the last few days trying to digest some of the excellent info available in this forum. I know the question, "Which Mig plant to buy" is a popular one but my eyes have been opened regarding cheaply rebadged machines etc.

I am currently looking to buy single phase mig plant for general fabrication work (250amp ish !!)
So far options available locally are

-ESAB Origo mag 250 (1300+vat@21%)
-Butters amt 271 (€1250+vat)

Anybody any opinions on these machines or suggest other manufacturers ??

thanks

 

[weldequip]

The ESAB is the nicer quality of the two, built in Sweden. Another option is the MUREX Tradesmig 260-1, identical machine in red, with an extra 10amps top-end power for what it's worth.
weldequip

 

[bgarvanman]

The ESAB looked a better machine alright,will try to locate a Murex supplier and also get quotes on a CEBORA BRAVO MIG 2525/M and a CLASSIC MIG 300 !!

Anybody know much about CEMONT compact 281m regarding quality of machine etc ??

thanks
bgarvanman