250 synch vs 275 precision tig?

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What are the prison and cons of the Miller 250feature Synchrowave vests the Lincoln Precision 275? Are they basically the same capabilities or is one more equipped than the other? I have a Squarewave 175 now but im starting to research a bigger machine for the future. My machine does not have all the features that the bigger ones do.
Reply:I can not give you a comparison of the two but, I have a Miller syncro 250 and really like it!! I can weld razor blades,soda cans on the low settings to 1/4 aluminum on the higher settings. It can weld thicker material but with my torch size thats about it. The pulse is awesome when doing aluminum, many adjustments can be made with fine tuning. With any machine of 250 +amps they do take up so space. Hope this helps some?
Reply:iv got the 275.... LOVE IT. simple, easy, powerful.Dynasty 200 DX with Coolmate 3211 mvp
Reply:Originally Posted by Ducman82iv got the 275.... LOVE IT. simple, easy, powerful.
Reply:Take a look at the duty cycles especially if you plan on doing bigger stuff. I don't know which is better.  DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Once you start pushing either of them doing 3/8" + aluminum you really need to look at a 350 class machine.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Thank you guys for your help. The duty cycle at the top amps is what the deciding factor would be? I would like to be able to do 1/4" alum with out worrying. Like I said, my Lincoln 175 is a nice machine, but sometimes it dont have enough for what I want.     So this boils down to a "ford vs chevy" type decision huh? I wasnt sure if one machine had more features than the other, my machine is bare bones. Thanks again
Reply:I have a Syncro 250, great machine.I like the pedal on the syncro better, but very comparable otherwise.Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:Originally Posted by monkersThank you guys for your help. The duty cycle at the top amps is what the deciding factor would be? I would like to be able to do 1/4" alum with out worrying. Like I said, my Lincoln 175 is a nice machine, but sometimes it dont have enough for what I want.     So this boils down to a "ford vs chevy" type decision huh? I wasnt sure if one machine had more features than the other, my machine is bare bones. Thanks again
Reply:Llundberg, is that sarcasam detected there?? Im sure there are "other" companies that make welders, but I am interested in the Lincoln Precision Tig 275, and Miller Synchrowave 250, hence the reason to place both names in the title. I want to know how THOSE two machines compare to each other and the differences between them.
Reply:If you want the most bells and whistles then you may want to look into an inverter. Inverters definitely have more adjustability, especially when it comes to Al.
Reply:Originally Posted by monkersLlundberg, is that sarcasam detected there?? Im sure there are "other" companies that make welders, but I am interested in the Lincoln Precision Tig 275, and Miller Synchrowave 250, hence the reason to place both names in the title. I want to know how THOSE two machines compare to each other and the differences between them.
Reply:Llundberg, so what are you throwing up on the table??  What other brands would you like me to explore (any links?) Jayo, I havent looked at inverters, and honestly know nothing about them. They are supposed to be more power use for less power consumed or something? Never been around one. They are more compact correct? How is the reliability and how do the hold up compared to conventional machines? Im not sure about bells and whistles, lol, I like my Squarewave 175, just needs more oomph.....
Reply:Originally Posted by monkersLlundberg, so what are you throwing up on the table??  What other brands would you like me to explore (any links?) Jayo, I havent looked at inverters, and honestly know nothing about them. They are supposed to be more power use for less power consumed or something? Never been around one. They are more compact correct? How is the reliability and how do the hold up compared to conventional machines? Im not sure about bells and whistles, lol, I like my Squarewave 175, just needs more oomph.....
Reply:I will look at some of them, thanks.
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Reply:I will have to look up the Dynasty on their site. Is that a Inverter machine? Im not familiar with inverters at all.
Reply:Originally Posted by monkersI will have to look up the Dynasty on their site. Is that a Inverter machine? Im not familiar with inverters at all.
Reply:I hate the 275's, never been around a more frustrating piece of equipment in my life.  Controls aren't native (in my opinion), pulser controls break down, foot pedal is junk, arc starts are soft, and there is no lift-arc.Love the syncrowave's, never had a issue yet.  It actually is a 310A machine, so plenty of power there.  Strong arc starts, lift arc and a foot pedal designed by someone with a brain.Have we all gone mad?
Reply:Originally Posted by LlundbergIf it was me, I would look at European brands such as Kemppi, ESAB, Fronius, Rehm, Lorch .QUALITY brands. That said, they may be expensive but as many people here often say; you get what you pay for.But that's my opinion. If another brand works for you be happy.
Reply:Originally Posted by SR20steveRemember that with import "quality" (not that I even agree that any of those machines are better quality than a Miller or Lincoln) come the import premium on parts and delayed service. Plus most of us make our living using domestic engine drive welders that never let us down...so there might be a bit of domestic pride. But I'll put a miller against anything in the world. But at the end of the day you should support your local product if it is a good product.
Reply:LOLLlundburg,Half your BS responses don't make a bit of sense to a professional welder in the UNITED STATES.WE do make some of the best welders in the world right here in the ol USA and we have dealer/service networks standing behind them to insure when/if they go down, we can get them back up and working in short order.Sounds like you're suggest that, we Americans, should pay more, get worse service, and not support US industry, just so we can "buy foreign".I've had various Syncrowave 250's in my garage/shop since 1977 and I've never had a machine down for more than 5 days.  If you factor in the original cost, cost of maintenance, and resale price when the units were sold, it's cost me considerably less than $200/yr to have a 300A welder at my disposal.  Never seen anything imported that could come close.You blow a lot of smoke, but WHAT WELDERS do you have in your shop.  I know you speak highly of the Chinese crap.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:Originally Posted by LlundbergEach to his own. In Australia, the euro brands are generally considered heads and shoulders above anything else.
Reply:Originally Posted by SundownIIILOLLlundburg,Half your BS responses don't make a bit of sense to a professional welder in the UNITED STATES.WE do make some of the best welders in the world right here in the ol USA and we have dealer/service networks standing behind them to insure when/if they go down, we can get them back up and working in short order.Sounds like you're suggest that, we Americans, should pay more, get worse service, and not support US industry, just so we can "buy foreign".I've had various Syncrowave 250's in my garage/shop since 1977 and I've never had a machine down for more than 5 days.  If you factor in the original cost, cost of maintenance, and resale price when the units were sold, it's cost me considerably less than $200/yr to have a 300A welder at my disposal.  Never seen anything imported that could come close.You blow a lot of smoke, but WHAT WELDERS do you have in your shop.  I know you speak highly of the Chinese crap.
Reply:Yes those are your only choices. Only Miller and Lincoln make welders that can do what you want.Llundberg, I emailed ESAB for some info, and they emailed me back asking what I wanted to do with the equipment so they could send the right info. I told them, then never heard back from them. There is a shop about half an hour from me that lists ESAB in their add, along with Lincoln and Miller, so next time I go by there Ill stop and see what he has to say, maybe he will be more responsive than the company.
Reply:Commercial gear exists to run and make a profit.