Ernie,
> Just wondering here. If the reason the readywelder is limited on thin sheet
> is due to the maxstar's CC supply not having sufficient short-circuit
> current at lower amp settings. We all know a CV supply would supply this
> with no problem. So my question is this: Have you tried using a lower
> base amperage setting on the maxstar 200dx and then add some 'dig' to
> increase the amperage at the critical time of the wire shorting into the
> base metal. I'm thinking this may help extend the range of use of the
> readwelder when coupled with an inverter with the dig function.
>
> thanks,
> dseman
>
Ya Know I haven't tried really dialing it in on thin sheet metal. I have been welding lots of 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4" steel with it.
I picked up a spool of 0.023" wire for it. I'll try fiddling with it, and post the results.
> It should work quite well with a readywelder.
> > I have been welding heavy steel tube with my Readywelder hooked up to
> > my Maxstar 200DX.
> > With 0.035" ER70S-6 steel wire I am running at about 130 amps, and 1.5
> > on the wire speed.
> > Very clean welds, and a very happy client.
> >
> > I have been pondering buying a Maxstar 140 just to put in the box with
> > the Readywelder for portable use.
> > Maybe with the 150 coming out the 140's will drop in price.
> > I like the 140 and 150 because they are 110volt or 220volt.