115V Inverter Welding Machines
115V Inverter Welding Machines
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Has anybody had any actual experience welding with the inverter-type machines (Lincoln Invertec-V205 or Miller Dynasty 200SD)? I'm wanting to buy but wanted to make sure they actually do have the capability to make good-looking TIG welds on aluminum, carbon, stainless, chrome-moly, etc. I like the 115V power input, but have never welded with a 115V machine before. Anybody have any insight here?
Thanks!!
CW3
Thanks!!
CW3





RE: 115V Inverter Welding Machines
The welders like them for the porability and our grounding requirements.
One problem did arise in a machine that was sent for repair and the bill was $51.00 less than a new machine and the case wasn't even cleaned.
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Thanks for the input..................
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The larger machines are just as smooth, but I recommend spending the extra money and purchasing a machine with a higher output than a machine which runs off 110/220. The power output is very limited on 110 primary, but they work great with 220. Many have autolink (or equivelant) which don't require manually switching taps to compensate for changes in line power.
An aerospace company I worked for back in the early 90's got rid of all the old Miller, Airco and Lincoln power supplies and replaced them with Miller inverters. Gas manifolds were piped throughout the shop, no more pushing around 1000lb power supplies and bottles. You could simply pick up and go where you were needed!
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Thanks again all!!
CW
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Speaking for myself, I prefer the "Blue" machines over the "red" ones.
One of my clients recently instructed me to help select and purchase several pieces of GMAW/FCAW machines. While this equipment is used for structural welding, the owner insists on buying Blue.
The truth is whichever machine you decide upon, it is the driver and not the machine that makes the difference.
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RE: 115V Inverter Welding Machines
Thanks,
CW3
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RE: 115V Inverter Welding Machines
I am surprised , i own 6 Kemppi machines ;
PS 3500 , 350 Amp multifunction , Mig,Tig,Stick,Air Arc gouging.
PS 5000 , 500 Amp (multifunction as above)(both 10 year old machines)
New ACDC 1600 , 160 Amp AC/DC HF pulse tig (and MMAW)
Dont know if you guys have seen them around.....but it is simply the best pulse tig i have used , the results i get in stainless are __orgasmic__ ....
( and this is also a single phase machine btw 110/230 V.)
(by the way , i run all of the above off the back of a truck mounted Genset..without any problems , they have about 5 levels of protection)
Also just about to upgrade to a multifunction Kemppi Pro 520 in January, which is the latest 500 A digital synergic pulse machine with bells and whistles that i will probably need a month to learn !
I am based in Australia , the machines are made in Finland.
You guys have got me curious now , how common are they in the States ?
Also wondering if you have seen Fronius machines "up there".they are german made , and just recently bought into the Aussie market, so i am interested in their reliability.
They are very similar to kemppi in technology level , but about 30 % more expensive.
And speaking of comparisons ,Millar and Lincoln are pretty common for workshops here , but neither of them have decent multifunction lightweight inverter machines that i have seen.....closest thing was the Lincoln powerWave 450....but they fell over like dogs , there was alot of warranty issues with them , and the way lincoln responded was...not the best for their reputation... :((
any thoughts to share guys ???
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Have a nice day
Gerald Austin
Iuka, Mississippi
http://www.weldinginspectionsvcs.com
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RE: 115V Inverter Welding Machines
Thanks guys!!
CW3
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CW3
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Or how about a wheel that you can fit to an angle grinder for those of us who are mobile and dont want to carry "another" power tool .....
I am told that a masonry cutting disc is not bad,.but not perfect either.
someone bring it on !!!!
RE: 115V Inverter Welding Machines
These worked on 220, 440 and some other voltage I believe and could be set up for 3 phase or single phase power.
Powcon was associated with Cyclomatic at one time.
Have a good day
Gerald Austin
Iuka, Mississippi
http://www.weldinginspectionsvcs.com
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just a peice of insite, Thermal Dynamics make a very small ac/dc inverter but pricy <lunchkit size>
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To their credit , they were sold very cheaply here , and kept getting cheaper , now , the biggest welding supply chain in Australia (BOC Gases),sold out of their stock in a "fire sale" and i dont think they stock them on the shelf anymore.
I actually found a link for the new lincoln inverters (Power Wave 455) ,these new models look like a great machine ,and favourable because of their 3 year warranty , but at $15,000 AUD , i found the Kemppi 5000 still more attractive at $11,500 AUD for the same functions.
Just love the new technology coming through , we really have it easy these days , can you imagine having to do our work using the machines they had 40 years ago ??
we are very lucky.
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