[DeTomaso] NPC (sort of) Tig Welder Recommendations

[Guido deTomaso]

What does "Syncrowave" mean exactly ?  For years I've looked for TIG welders on CL, gone to see only a couple at most.  Seems like "Dial Arc" came first, then Syncrowave came later ?
I've had my Millermatic 185 mig for ~20 years, very happy with it.  Not too long ago found the spoolgun that fits it, but haven't gotten around to installing it,  figured at the time it was a stopgap solution for welding aluminum and doesn't take up the space a whole 'nother welder would.
Thanks,
GD


      From: "burrid1 at netzero.net" <burrid1 at netzero.net>
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 Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC (sort of) Tig Welder Recommendations
   
  I would recommend contacting the engineers at Miller, Lincoln, and any
  others that you may consider, and let them tell you the merits of their
  equipment. You'll see them at SEMA and often you can get a better price
  at the show. Think of extremes where you may be able to use the machine
  and discuss them with the engineers. Most welders buy the equipment
  that they are most familiar (trained on). Amperage required varies with
  material, gasses, machine efficiency and a number of lesser factors.
  Also most beginning welders (especially without formal training) never
  think of vertical, overhead or pipe welding. Welding items on location
  such as roll cages, and brackets require all position flexibility. I
  personally have owned a Miller Syncrowave 300 with Pulse control since
  the late 70's. I have Argon, Carbon Dioxide, and Helium as shielding
  gasses and control the percentages through individual flow control
  valves and mixing chambers. I also have Oxygen available if needed but
  it's normally with the Oxy-Acetylene set. I normally prefer and use a
  water cooled torch, but sometimes require a flexible or other type of
  torch (last count I had 5). Background: Many years ago was a qualified
  welder, (welded items for 930 Porsche team , and large Diesels) late
  70's to mid 80's), also Welding Superintendent at Naval Shipyard mid to
  late 90's. My personal endorsement would be Miller (it's 90% of what we
  depended on in the shipyard at the time), but buy what makes you feel
  most comfortable, and good luck.
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   What does "Syncrowave" mean exactly ?  For years I've looked for TIG
   welders on CL, gone to see only a couple at most.  Seems like "Dial
   Arc" came first, then Syncrowave came later ?
   I've had my Millermatic 185 mig for ~20 years, very happy with it.  Not
   too long ago found the spoolgun that fits it, but haven't gotten around
   to installing it,  figured at the time it was a stopgap solution for
   welding aluminum and doesn't take up the space a whole 'nother welder
   would.
   Thanks,
   GD
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   From: "burrid1 at netzero.net" <burrid1 at netzero.net>
   To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
   Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 3:39 PM
   Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC (sort of) Tig Welder Recommendations
     I would recommend contacting the engineers at Miller, Lincoln, and
   any
     others that you may consider, and let them tell you the merits of
   their
     equipment. You'll see them at SEMA and often you can get a better
   price
     at the show. Think of extremes where you may be able to use the
   machine
     and discuss them with the engineers. Most welders buy the equipment
     that they are most familiar (trained on). Amperage required varies
   with
     material, gasses, machine efficiency and a number of lesser factors.
     Also most beginning welders (especially without formal training)
   never
     think of vertical, overhead or pipe welding. Welding items on
   location
     such as roll cages, and brackets require all position flexibility. I
     personally have owned a Miller Syncrowave 300 with Pulse control
   since
     the late 70's. I have Argon, Carbon Dioxide, and Helium as shielding
     gasses and control the percentages through individual flow control
     valves and mixing chambers. I also have Oxygen available if needed
   but
     it's normally with the Oxy-Acetylene set. I normally prefer and use a
     water cooled torch, but sometimes require a flexible or other type of
     torch (last count I had 5). Background: Many years ago was a
   qualified
     welder, (welded items for 930 Porsche team , and large Diesels) late
     70's to mid 80's), also Welding Superintendent at Naval Shipyard mid
   to
     late 90's. My personal endorsement would be Miller (it's 90% of what
   we
     depended on in the shipyard at the time), but buy what makes you feel
     most comfortable, and good luck.
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