Hi,
I am looking to purchase a TIG machine (up to $1500) closes dealer sells Miller brand so it breaks down to
Maxstar 150 SLT Miller CST 250 DC stick /TIg Maxstar 200 SD syncrowave 180 SD
application would be welding
1/8" throu 1/4" mild steel plates.
this wopuld be in a shop at this point A/C TIG is not required but who knows what tomorrow will bring.
remote amprage comtrol is a must.
please list pros and cons thank you
My dealer had a SD (demo) on sale for $999. I went to get it and it was gone. I'm still kicking myself in the butt.....My dream machine.
All DC only inverter machines. They all require a kit to be used. The Kits vary in price.
Portable. The Maxstars work from multiple input voltages.
The CST250 is more of a Stick welder that you can TIG with. It does have more power, but fewer features.
For a machine to be used mostly for TIG welding the Maxstar 200SD is the best of the bunch. It has more control options, and has high-frequency start.
I have had a Maxstar 200DX for over 3 years now and love it dearly.
AC/DC machine. Much heavier and requiring a larger amperage circuit. It comes complete and ready to go.
If portablility isn't a necessity then this is a fine option.
It is worth looking at the Thermal arc Prowave 185TSW. It is an AC/DC Inverter TIG/Stick machine that costs around $1750. It is 220 volt only like the Syncrowave 180SD.
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