I have been using my Miller 212 for a while now. I really like it for aluminum welding. I need more practice welding steel with it. Anyway... Since it's basically a giant DC power supply with some fancy switching between the poles and the guns, could I use it to drive other equipment? A tig torch? DC stick weld? other?
Dumb? Question.
Apr 28, 2011
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The 212 is a Mig welder and as such, is a constant voltage power source. Tig and Stick welding require a constant current source. So no, it won't be usable for those processes.
tm
It is a constant voltage PS, and TIG and stick require constant current. You can use it to drive DC motors or for derusting.
i
Hey, an alternative power supply for the Hurco servo drivers. LOL.
Too low voltage, most likely. You need what, 70 volts?
i
I can probably set it up anywhere from 45 to 90. These servos were used in older machines at 45, but at 90 in this machine. Weird huh?
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