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Hi, Everyone , Im looking at getting a lightweight portable mig. and would like anyones experiences and opionions with either of these welders. Price seems much the same, Would either one run well on co2 gas? Thanks for any replies,
Reply:Originally Posted by JoseyHi, Everyone , Im looking at getting a lightweight portable mig. and would like anyones experiences and opionions with either of these welders. Price seems much the same, Would either one run well on co2 gas? Thanks for any replies,
Reply:The Thermal Arc will stick weld and dc tig weld as well as mig weld. I see no comparison.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:Originally Posted by snoeproeThe Thermal Arc will stick weld and dc tig weld as well as mig weld. I see no comparison.
Reply:So the better comparability would be the Thermal 211i then. 210 amps and will run on 120v.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:i heard good things about the thermal arc 181. multiple processes would decide it for me.Everlast PowerTIG 185
Reply:I have no experience with the Esab machine. However, I do own and use a TA 181i. This is an awsome little machine. I have the TIG torch to go with it. It is very easy to use. I wasnt sure about the lift start but its so much better than scratch start. I have no complaints about any process with this machine. I am not sure what the cost of the Esab machine is but I got my TA181i through www.cyberweld.com for $799 and the TIG set up was additionsl $120. All with free shipping and a free welding helmet. Dont know if they still have the free helmet deal. I think the Esab would have a hard time being a better MIG welder than what the TA does.Making as much progress as a one legged duck in the middle of a pond, just going in circles.
Reply:Maybe this will be helpful. I made it since I couldnt find much information other than what the factory put out. Its from an end users perspective.Making as much progress as a one legged duck in the middle of a pond, just going in circles.
Reply:It's better ....I ran both. I was a bit disappointed in the 181i. I was hoping for a arc like the Japan made Arcmaster 400 MTS. Not going to happen for $799.00 though That's ok, because it's not going to happen with Lincoln or Miller for over 5,000.00Esab/Lorch ET-220iEsab 160i caddyThermal LM-200 Lincoln feedersThermal Pee-Wee 85sThermal 60i- 3phase /RPC powered (Beast)Thermal Drag-gun 35CINE 1500 Klutch 140i
Reply:I picked up a CaddyMig 200i about a year ago and love it. Even though I've only used it on one major project, about 9lbs of .030 stainless with stain-mix gas on thin gauge (18?) The arc was so smooth and the settings were very forgiving, as in having a very large "sweet spot." I had a hell of a time trying to dial in the shop's Lincoln 216 and it was either blowing a hole, no penetration or kinking the wire at the drive rolls. I grabbed my own welder from home and laid down about 9lbs with no issues.No comments on the Thermal Arc machine, haven't even seen one in person.
Reply:I think its hard to compare a 200 amp machine to a 180 amp machine. They are different. I would expect a little more from the 200. I dont think another 180 would beat out the TA 181i. Thermal Arc really produced a quality machine. I really like mine.Making as much progress as a one legged duck in the middle of a pond, just going in circles.
Reply:Originally Posted by bhardy501I think its hard to compare a 200 amp machine to a 180 amp machine. They are different. I would expect a little more from the 200. I dont think another 180 would beat out the TA 181i. Thermal Arc really produced a quality machine. I really like mine. |
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