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For a genera purpose welder, mostly steel but some aluminum, If you had to give one up between Pulse capability or AC Frequency control which would it be.
Reply:Originally Posted by ojcoolFor a genera purpose welder, mostly steel but some aluminum, If you had to give one up between Pulse capability or AC Frequency control which would it be.
Reply:pulse without a doubt, i hardly ever use it.Frequency control is the cats meow for aluminum.
Reply:Yup Pulse as well. However we had to hire in a Thermal Arc unit the other day, and it didn't have a pedal. So I thought it was a good time to have a go with Pulse. Set it up and it welded 3/16" like a dream.
Reply:X4.  I can compensate for lack of pulse, can't compensate for inability to change arc characteristics on aluminum.
Reply:I guess I'll buck the trendFor mostly steel, with some aluminum, I'd give up the frequency control and stick with the pulser.  I use my pulser alot.  For "some" aluminum, I could live with just 60 Hz and no variable.Regards, KbnitI r 2 a perfessional
Reply:I wouldgive up the pulse. Its a nice novelty and comes in handy in a few applications but I have lived without it for some times. Its neat if you think ripples are what the weld is all aboutHave a nice dayhttp://www.weldingdata.com/
Reply:Actually, not a big fan of the ripples.Can't beat the pulser for heat control on thin section steel....weld .023" thick butt sections all day long without the puddle ever getting wider.  Those that haven't used it don't need it.  Those that have developed applications for it can't live without it.  It's all good.Regards, KbnitI r 2 a perfessional