[TheForge] TIG Welder

[Jerry Smith]

Ron,

You are doing what my next suggestion would be, work
with your dealer. I did and got a good deal on TIG
machine.

Jerry

--- Ron Swisher <rwswisher at verizon.net> wrote:

> Jerry & Ries,
> 
> Jerry, I am welding mild steel.
> 
> Ries, what you say makes sense but Miller explicitly
> says that
> 
> "TIG Welding Calculator
> All suggested settings are approximate...
> 
> Inverter-based welders generally require less heat
> input (lower amps)
> 
> Welds should be tested to comply to your
> specifications."
> 
> For a 1/4" lap weld the settings are 250 - 325 amps.
> 
> The Welding Supply has suggested that I bring in a
> sample of what I need to 
> weld and they have a 175 amp inverted that we can
> use to try to ascertain 
> the efficacy of a possible Maxstar 200 SD purchase. 
> I like this supplier's 
> attitude so far.
> 
> Miller neeeds to change its calculator to reflect
> their current technology 
> instaed of trying to sell their higher end welders.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ron
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