say on 1/8 thick steel how far will it weld before reaching the duty cycle? Going to be making welds about 20 inches with a short time between welds.
469951
You are within the capabilities of the welder on 230V. That said there are lots of factors that are not known. How many feet of weld? 10? 100? 1000?, penetration? time between welds, flux wire or gas shield gas? wire size? material prep?, piece fitment, welder's skill? Time between welds or series of welds greatly increases the duty cycle time. This is not a production line type of welder like the bigger machines. It can handle some serious welding and I have never had mine hit the high temperature limit yet. My guess on 1/8" material you will get tired and stop before the machine will. You are within the capabilities of the welder on 230V. That said there are lots of factors that are not known. How many feet of weld? 10? 100? 1000?, penetration? time between welds, flux wire or gas shield gas? wire size? material prep?, piece fitment, welder's skill? Time between welds or series of welds greatly increases the duty cycle time. This is not a production line type of welder like the bigger machines. It can handle some serious welding and I have never had mine hit the high temperature limit yet. My guess on 1/8" material you will get tired and stop before the machine will.
469952
If you are running with 220v input voltage you should be OK. For 1/8" material your amperage should be close to the 60% duty cycle rating or about 5-6 min of continuous welding which should be adequate for 20" weld length. If your time in-between welds is short however, that could be an issue over a long time of continuous welding. I assume there will be some repositioning and other breaks which will increase the welder rest time. I typically do not weld more than 4-8 in. at a time but have never had any duty cycle issues. If you are using the 110v input you could run into problems with duty cycle as you are highly stressing the machine running 20" beads. If you are running with 220v input voltage you should be OK. For 1/8" material your amperage should be close to the 60% duty cycle rating or about 5-6 min of continuous welding which should be adequate for 20" weld length. If your time in-between welds is short however, that could be an issue over a long time of continuous welding. I assume there will be some repositioning and other breaks which will increase the welder rest time. I typically do not weld more than 4-8 in. at a time but have never had any duty cycle issues. If you are using the 110v input you could run into... » Read More If you are running with 220v input voltage you should be OK. For 1/8" material your amperage should be close to the 60% duty cycle rating or about 5-6 min of continuous welding which should be adequate for 20" weld length. If your time in-between welds is short however, that could be an issue over a long time of continuous welding. I assume there will be some repositioning and other breaks which will increase the welder rest time. I typically do not weld more than 4-8 in. at a time but have never had any duty cycle issues. If you are using the 110v input you could run into problems with duty cycle as you are highly stressing the machine running 20" beads. « Show Less
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I don't think you would ever reach the upper limits of the duty cycle on 1/8" steel... I had the welder basically at full output welding structural components on a log splitter with mine. The warning light never once came on-2 minutes on 2 minutes off- maybe for 20 minutes or so.That said- If you are looking for a production welder, don't buy this one. Buy a real one with a real duty cycle. This is a great machine- just stay within the duty cycle and you'll be fine.
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Look on the Miller site for duty cycle info. http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/onephase.php
469955
It's gonna do ok...my concern as a welder would be the metal heating up an distorting with the long welds..1/8 thickness
469956
I never tried but I believe you could do atleast 15 inch welds before end of duty cycle.
1132224
It will weld 1/4 with two passes to be very strong, it's better for 3/16" or less. It is rare to weld 1/4" for most homeowner use. I suggest to get the 140 amp if you can afford it. This welder works very well and I have not needed to weld 1/4 in the couple three years I had it. I have not welded 1/4" to date yet myself. The problem with mig is that the weld can be pretty on the surface but not enough penetration. There are tricks like having a gap between the two pieces being welded or grind a bevel gap when the two pieces are together. If welding a lot of 1/4" I suggest getting at least a 140amp welder. For occasional 1/4" welding it is fine with two passes and the techniques mentioned. It will weld 1/4 with two passes to be very strong, it's better for 3/16" or less. It is rare to weld 1/4" for most homeowner use. I suggest to get the 140 amp if you can afford it. This welder works very well and I have not needed to weld 1/4 in the couple three years I had it. I have not welded 1/4" to date yet myself. The problem with mig is that the weld can be pretty on the surface but not enough penetration. There are tricks like having a gap between the two pieces being welded or grind a bevel gap when the two pieces are together. If welding a lot of 1/4" I... » Read More It will weld 1/4 with two passes to be very strong, it's better for 3/16" or less. It is rare to weld 1/4" for most homeowner use. I suggest to get the 140 amp if you can afford it. This welder works very well and I have not needed to weld 1/4 in the couple three years I had it. I have not welded 1/4" to date yet myself. The problem with mig is that the weld can be pretty on the surface but not enough penetration. There are tricks like having a gap between the two pieces being welded or grind a bevel gap when the two pieces are together. If welding a lot of 1/4" I suggest getting at least a 140amp welder. For occasional 1/4" welding it is fine with two passes and the techniques mentioned. « Show Less
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Yes that machine will weld 1/4" with a 14ga. Gap. For outdoors use flux cored wire. Change the polarity. Should be shown on the machine. Use the perameters shown on the machine under the lid. And its usually close enough. Set your helmet for shade 10. And you should be good to go!
281365
Hello, I put a very heavy welder about 500 pounds and the equipment for welding about anothe 400 pounds and it travels very well!! I take it through soft Soil and sand at times. Works great!!! Well worth the money!!!Chris
1686780
Excellent. I have welded 3/8 successfully, but I am a long time experienced welder and know how to make the most of the heat. Welds 1/4" easily. It will blow through the 24 or 22 gauge on highest setting if you're not careful.
713999
Depends on what your welding usually it's fine with the setting on low if it is on high it will burn through easily, and yes if you touch the welding wire to the metal that had the ground clamp on it it will weld without pulling the trigger
718888
It welds aluminum fine . Ive done several jobs with it for aluminum, all small stuff nothing over 1/8 thickness .never had a problem with the machine just takes a few trys to find the sweet spot for the balance and frequency
2028115
Depends upon what you wish to weld. For mild steel, i.e. A36 (hot rolled stuff you might findat a steel place), square steel tube, etc, then er70-6 seems to work fairly well. This presumesyou use gas (argon-Co2 mix). No gas, then flux-core. !0-12 pound spools fit fine - mine currentlyhas one - and there's an adapter for the smaller spools.Aluminum, stainless - that wants the spool gun. Those will wish appropriate wires and shielding gasses-and I've not yet tried THOSE (the metals AND the spool gun.)
914629
I would say you would not have a problem welding 3/16 with it, I welded some sch40 carbon steel pipe with great results, this is a very good welder.
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I don't feel the duty cycle will be long enough for your need of a long continuous weld. Go up about three stages...to at least an 80% duty cycle welder.
1135851
What size and type of rod are you using (3/32 6011), and what its the thickness of the material you are welding?
107644
I welded 3/8" thick steel I-beams (multiple passes on 3/8") (structural) for a brewery. The job took 3 days with boom operator and steel setup. I used the welder between 8 - 12 hours pretty much all day and it handled the job. I didn't think it would hold up but to my surprise it did. Good machine. Made in the USA.
2279314
it says 500 # but its only me and a youth so i thinking 300# for both of us . please remember safety first so check it from to time make sure every weld is secure
1454074
Duty cycle is how long a welder and be run. A 150 amp. welder with a 30% duty cycle must be "rested" for at least 7 minutes after 3 minutes of continuous welding.
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I welded .100" mild with it with no problem off of 110V, but 3/16" is going to be iffy. Per the calculator on Millerwelds.com you would need between 120 and 200 amps. 120A is doable on 110V, 200A is probably not.So... maybe. Depends on your how many amps you can get out of your 110V outlet and on your technique.
543121
I own this machine and running on 120v it will put out 127amps, easily will weld 1/8" steel. I use a 3/32" tungsten and 3/32" rod. Puts out a nice arc. I also own a syncrowave which IMO puts out a little nicer arc. One of the things this machine has going for it is it only draws about 30amps at 220V so you can run it off a dryer outlet with the right plug, no need for a 50 amp circuit to run it wide open throttle. Mine also runs fine off a 20amp 120v circuit without tripping the breaker. Just hopes it lives thru the 5yr warranty, the circuit boards have a lot of chinese components on them. Happy so far.
723689
I have welded 1/4 so far I am new to welding and have not done a lot with it and have not had any metal needs thicker than that yet.