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Not quite sure that’s how it is. They Probly have a specific time to rate duty cycle.
I just used 10 minutes because its easy math.
Not quite sure that’s how it is. They Probly have a specific time to rate duty cycle.
Not quite sure that’s how it is. They Probly have a specific time to rate duty cycle.
You are correctI've always known 10 minutes to be the benchmark for welder duty cycle ratings...what I've always read and been told anyhow. Line side/input voltage is the largest factor...take a dual voltage welder at 30% duty cycle on 220V at a nominal amp output, you may get 20% duty cycle at best on 110V, and drop half or better the amps with the same welder.
In my garage are a Miller 350 mig with an aluma pro additional torch, my Miller Dynasty 200 tig with aluminum argon bottles of AR and Helium, and my good old oxy/act setup that can cover just about anything from .o75 to 1.0 thick.
I have 25' torches and 50' foot 220 lead extension cords to get just about any where.
Buy the biggest you can afford or go used to get more power and you will never regret the investment.
Buy HIGH quality or do not waste your money, welds can cost you your life.
My welders have paid for themselves many times over.
Just 2 years ago when a log rolled on my Featherlight trailer the aluma pro gun paid 200% of its cost.
My having the ability to replace a portion of the ibeam aluminum Aframe allowed me to pocket 3k of the repair cost.
Making my own engine stand for 4000 lb marine engines out of salvaged metal saved me 5k over the cost of buying an OTC stand.
Firing up the ole torch to encourage parts apart has saved my press many of seals.
Those are just a couple of projects my stuff has done to pay for themselves.
I totally agree with everything here. I just dont do anything that heavy. And i still need it to be a dual voltage welder.
Stick with a quality brand like Lincoln, Miller or ESAB
now to the actual process, hardwire mig is a very light duty you’re never sure if you actually get penetration.
What would you knowledgable fellas recommend for just starting out, someone who knows nothing about welding but needs to in a hurry? Asking for a friend.
Yeah, I've been watching a lot of those videos but there are way too many different opinions for way too many applications for just a starter set and it confuses the hell outa me .Look into welding tips and tricks on YouTube lots of great info there for anyone.
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Thats a good f-in idea, I will look into that.Take a class(es) at a local community college. Burn up their supplies......learn what works on/with what.....
I did that myself about 5 years ago, to perfect welding ss pipe overhead, they put me off in a corner and I went thru 4 large bottles of gas and at least 10 lbs of ss wire in 3 weeks. The materials cost more than the tuition. My personal welder was higher grade than schools and it flat proved the difference quality eq made to me.