extra connection terminals on mutiprocess unit

[performance]

Glen,
In fact, yes our factory can produce them. However, as you said, it increases cost. It also reduces portability as it requires a much larger case. The other issue is that the fittings used must be proprietary if the torches do not share the same Dinse style fitting. This leads to more complaints. Also, it leads to more circuitry, and reduced reliability. We have chosen this style for a purpose. IF a customer needs a multiprocess, then there are compromises at this point that will be made. Unless a customer really needs the convenience of a multi process,separate unit, going with separate units is always the best and preferred route.

[worntorn]

Glen,
In fact, yes our factory can produce them. However, as you said, it increases cost. It also reduces portability as it requires a much larger case. The other issue is that the fittings used must be proprietary if the torches do not share the same Dinse style fitting. This leads to more complaints. Also, it leads to more circuitry, and reduced reliability. We have chosen this style for a purpose. IF a customer needs a multiprocess, then there are compromises at this point that will be made. Unless a customer really needs the convenience of a multi process,separate unit, going with separate units is always the best and preferred route.

You're right, the operator should expect a little changeover time with a mutiprocess unit.

I'm in need of an AC tig now but don't want to part with the Power Ultra 205 so I might just leave it set up full time as a plasma cutter and purchase a 250ex for all the shop tig welding. That way I'll have the extra duty cycle of the 250ex (over the 256)

A standalone 50 amp plasma cutter is roughly the same cost as the 205 was, so there is really no loss there. On top of that the dual voltage capability and portability of the little 205 can come in handy if something needs to be welded or cut away from the shop.