Looking for a TIG/Plasma that would work on a CNC table as well.

[inthefrey]

The powerpro 164, 205, and 256 all are AC/ DC tig with plasma. That said, they are also high frequency.

Finding the PP205 to be an excellent, all-around machine...

[Tacoma747]

Rod, the Syncrowave is probably ~10 years old, but I am not sure. It does not have the digital readouts on it. It's a great welding machine, but I don't need something that size to use twice a year.

I will probably talk with them about the two-unit deal, as I think thats about the only way I will have both a handheld plasma, and a TIG, and still be able to have a 'backup' for the CNC table.

[Rodsmachineshop]

my Syncrowave was like yours with knobs did a lot of welding with it . what a night and day difference with these new welder we have now took me awhile to get dialed in on my 250ex but like it now

[Tacoma747]

The PowerUltra 205 might be a good option. It looks capable enough to cut thick material, can TIG steel, and since it can't TIG aluminum that makes me assume it is not high frequency start on the plasma. Plus, it can be used on a 120V outlet which makes it much more versatile.

What I am thinking is, possibly buy it to use as a handheld plasma, and have DC TIG capabilities so if I take it with me on a wheeling trip, I have a TIG/Plasma in one box, not as likely I would need to be able to weld aluminum out in the woods. Plus, it's only $900 ($675 with the 25% off from the contest).

Then I would just have to buy a AC/DC TIG for aluminum work, I probably wouldn't buy one until I felt I absolutely couldn't do without. I know a friend that has one I could probably use if it came down to it.

[Rodsmachineshop]

the way it looks all the welders that come with the cnc plug on the back and the cnc switch on front are frequency welders but made low frequency instead hi so it will work rite for a cnc table

[Tacoma747]

the way it looks all the welders that come with the cnc plug on the back and the cnc switch on front are frequency welders but made low frequency instead hi so it will work rite for a cnc table

I don't see anywhere in the specs that says which welders come with a CNC plug or switch?

[Rodsmachineshop]

lol there manuals and specs are sorta goofy i look at the pictures of the units

[Rodsmachineshop]

I went it looks that all the ultra welder with the plug and switches only are dc and don't weld aluminum