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Martin Hocking
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I don’t think the fronius should get all credit there trigger. Look at those lovely edges oof! Smart job there.another one with the fronius
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Frodo?the fronius just welds different. its like theres magic inside or something
Was that with a 6013 rod?another one with the fronius
no 2.6 7018
£2700 of something! It would be fascinating to see the same weld made with an oil-filled or buzz-box so we can see what difference is made by the machine rather than the operator.the fronius just welds different. its like theres magic inside or something
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£1200 they are.
Wouldn't look much different, higher level of user skill required without pulse.
You do have to wonder if all these functions are deskilling people.
Best machine you can run is something rectifier or dynamo based that produces a smooth dc current. Lincoln bullet is fantastic. Old british made GEs are also very good.
My search threw up this one, so I guess it's a range not a specific model. I would be fascinated to try something like that to see the difference, considering for me £200 for a welder is stretching it! I had a look at Lincoln Bullets and the GEs you mentioned (I assume General Electric). They look marvellous! I'd have one just for useful decoration (the best kind).
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Great machines but they need their own substation!!
ill tell you a few advantages of pulse stick on uphill since some people dont know anything at all about it.
typically its faster as no manipulation is needed. less heat in the part so less distortion which can be verified with straight edges and thermal guns. less chance of undercut. and it just looks better if you ask me.
you can debate all day about which types of welding require more skill than others but ive no desire to involve myself in that.
im not saying pulse is the be all end all for every situation. just saying its a nice thing to have in the tool box. only a foolish person would let such a good tool go unused
It's similar to using a more suitable rod. I don't do much stick welding and I really struggle to do a vertical weld with 6013 rods. But with 7018 rods I can do a decent vertical weld.
So why not use any method to make life easier such as better rods and pulse welding!
You could cut a slice of a 100mm solid bar with a hacksaw. But it would be a lot easier using your bandsaw!
