is multi process for me?

[drthunder33]

The duty cycles between the pp50 and pu205 seem to be the same at 240v. Am I missing another parameter that makes the pp50 a better cutter?

[everlastsupport]

The duty cycles between the pp50 and pu205 seem to be the same at 240v. Am I missing another parameter that makes the pp50 a better cutter?

Output drivers are better. The PP50 you can abuse, tough IGBTs. Also, the PP50 only powers a plasma circuit. The pu205 powers a welder(TIG/MMA) and plasma circuit.

Also, PU205 is a TIG and plasma, not a MIG and plasma, like DaveO pointed out. If you want to weld fast and dirty, that's MIG or stick. PU205 will work if you want MMA/Stick and that is why Ram mentioned 6010 and 6011.

Heck, now I'm confused...

I would go with dedicated machines, though more money. My vote, IMIG200, PP50. Later PT185. I have not used the 140, but getting one, it might be all you need.

We (personally) have too many mud trucks and trailers, quads, UTVs, golf carts.. MIG and plasma to start, it will do what you need.

[Rambozo]

Output drivers are better. The PP50 you can abuse, tough IGBTs. Also, the PP50 only powers a plasma circuit. The pu205 powers a welder(TIG/MMA) and plasma circuit.

Also, PU205 is a TIG and plasma, not a MIG and plasma, like DaveO pointed out. If you want to weld fast and dirty, that's MIG. PU205 will work if you want MMA/Stick and that is why Ram mentioned 6010 and 6011.

Heck, now I am confused...

I was thinking along the lines of something like an iMIG 200 or better, to give you 6011 stick and MIG, a great one two punch for repairs and off-road fab. Then pair it up with a plasma that could be used manually, or on a pantograph and could also be used on a future CNC project.