What does everyone think about these things?
They do mig tig and arc bit look a bit like a toy compared to transmig 200's which are in the same price range.
I want a new mig and don't know what to get. Mainly for car stuff and the odd steampipe manifold if I feel ambitious.
It does drop down to 10 amps compared to the bigger units at 30. Is this a benefit for panelwork?
I think you linked the wrong machine.
That is the 'plant only' code.
You want a CIGWW1005175.
They are about a grand and are perfect for what you want to do. The 200s are more hardcore with a higher duty cycle but they are only a copper transformer and the multi process will weld heaps better (albeit at a lower duty cycle) as they are an inverter.
We have sold heaps and get rave reviews of the multi process machine.
DC only? Or do they do AC too?
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That's the one muz. I was rushed posting that link. The same place does the full kit for $970. I don't think that includes the tig torch though.
Sounds like a good thing, thanks for the reply.
DC onlyOriginally Posted by takai
That's only an issue for welding alloy isnt it?
Am I better off getting a cheaper mig and a china tig like the blokes on here seem so fond of?
china mig = fail because mechanical.
Get a fema (sip) machine if you want a cheapy, either that or buy a second hand WIA off Al for cheap
Cool, Ill check them out. I dont really think Ill be welding much alloy anyway.
Went and had a look at the transmig 175i at total tools and the tool shop linked above. It seemed alright, they were $970 and $995 without the tig torch. The total tools bloke reckons they are pretty good.
Its my birthday in a few weeks so ill get one then. Turbo LS1 will ensue.
Having had my SIP fuck out on me this week, I'd say get the transmigchina mig = fail because mechanical.
Get a fema (sip) machine if you want a cheapy, either that or buy a second hand WIA off Al for cheap
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SIP is and always will be shit.
CIG is not necessarily the best but SIP sucks. I'd rather play ebay roulette than buy another one.
Hey Muz,
In Mig form the 175i a lot better than the cigweld 135's and 150's?
I'm thinking it might be worthwhile putting the extra $500 towards an AC tig in the future if they do the same job.
http://www.justtools.com.au/prod6510.htm
No comparison. The two small machines are shite.
Thanks mate, I've just ordered the 175i.
What are they like to weld with, having no wire feed adjustment? Do they need 10A or 15A feed?
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15A feed since it says 15A plug
wire feed adjustment could probably be controled via the current control knob!!
Yeah they say 15a but everybody makes a dodgy 10 to 15 amp plug and they are fine.
The current and wire feed controls are connected and there is a chart of suggestions based on wire size and thickness. They work great and once you get used to the idea of only having one dial you will love it.
4. Amperage Control (Wirespeed)
The amperage control knob adjusts the amount of welding current delivered by the power source. In
MMAW (stick) and GTAW (TIG) modes, the amperage control knob directly adjusts the power inverter to
deliver the desired level of output current. In GMAW/FCAW modes (MIG), the amperage knob adjusts the
speed of the wire feed motor (which in turn adjusts the output current by varying the amount of MIG wire
delivered to the welding arc). The optimum wire speed required will dependent on the type of welding
application. The setup chart on the inside of the wire feed compartment door provides a brief summary
of the required output settings for a basic range of MIG welding applications.
http://thermadyne.com/IM_Uploads/DocLib_4658_0-5143.pdf
Would something like a Lincoln 180 be worth the extra dosh over one these?
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Started welding today. Pretty easy to setup, now I weld like a boss. Compared to my shitty arc welding anyway.
I got mig welding gas but half tempted to get a 2nd bottle for tig playing. now I need to find something useful to make rather than welding scrap together.
Maybe a pair of log manifolds for an LS1. . .
I won a $500 voucher at Toolies last week and today picked up a unimig 180 "mini mig". Have no idea if they are any good. . .
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That's the plan.
The ute is going back to NA today so Ill be making an exhaust for that out of the spare HSV system Ive got otherwise it will be too loud.
Then VX rego and turbo manifold time.
I have one of these and and could not rate these high enough. Made my average welding into much better. I am in sydney if you wanted to have a go on it, gasless at the moment however
just got one of these lincoln 180c from gasweld for $865 delivered (melb).
well delivered next week .
cant wait to get going,
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I am looking to get a mig in a month or two as well, only ever owned a $100 stick welder and reading here the Cigweld 175i seems to be a goer for rust repair and other car stuff, maybe learn to do exhaust stuff? Is it overkill for a welding newb?
I reckon tig is better for most car stuff and i reckon easier for occasional welding. Tig + cheap arse gasless mig for tacking would what i would do if starting out again and on a budget. If you are going to build big shit its hard to beat mig tho.
I really like mine.
Havent used the tig torch yet.
Welded some panels up the other day using the mig. It worked good.
Hmm tig/mig. Any recommendations on tigs? Are running costs similar?
Yeah well they're good welders the 175 but they're noisy buggers.
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