Miller Syncrowave 200 Tig

[mag409]

Been saving for awhile and picked one up yesterday. Nice machine. Having never tigged before I have some learning to do. I'm getting the hang of it after sticking the tungsten half a dozen times. Next up is filler rod.

 

[DebosDave'72]

It just takes some practice, remember to sharpen or clean up that tungsten each time you touch it down or stick it... It can be a lot of fun, and man they put down a nice bead...

DD

 

[BUCKETOBOLTS]

Cool!!! I'd like to have one at the house myself. A TIG machine is great for those stainless steel and aluminium projects.

 

[slcpunk]

get a good bench sander(if you havnt already ) that will see no other matterial. the sander you use to sharpen the tungsten has to be used just for the tungsten(to prevent contamination)

 

[broncnaz]

I wanna be your neighbor. Tig is pretty easy you can usually use the ceramic cups to help steady your hand and get the correct angle for welding.

 

[NicksTrix]

congrats. that's a ncie little machine. it will serve you well. as mentioned clean, clean clean, between your tungston, base material you are welding and even your filler rod. it take slots of practice. as you learn, make sure youa re comfortable, that is a big key.
keep it up and in no time you'll be laying down the dimes.

 

[A&Mbronco]

what thickness of metal can one of these machines do?

 

[Madgyver]

Hey, I was playing with a unit like that at the recent Miller Welding show here a few week ago. I wanted one but then I tried out the Dynasty 200DX and I was sold. I weighs like 40lbs and very compact. A few more $$$ then the Syncrowave but I like it....

Now try and TIG 2 aluminum soda cans together....;D

 

[Broncobowsher]

Now try and TIG 2 aluminum soda cans together....;D

The really trick one is to weld together foil from gum wrappers.

 

[mag409]

I'm getting the hang of it. Got the sander/sharpener covered. As far as material thickness, this machine is capable of 1/4" Aluminum and up to about 1/2" on mild steel. That should cover everything I have planned for it. I compared this one with the Lincoln Precision 185 and Miller won out on "Bang for the buck". The Dynasty series are inverter based which jumps the cost. Overall I'm happy with the purchase and hope to get some projects done I have in mind for it.

 

[drscotch]

Congrats on the new toy. Those are great specs on the new syncrowave 200 you can't beat it for the price. If you want some hard core insight into your results, post some welds at: http://www.millermotorsports.com/mboard Another great forum - helped me a lot.

then I tried out the Dynasty 200DX and I was sold. I weighs like 40lbs and very compact. A few more $$$ then the Syncrowave but I like it....Now try and TIG 2 aluminum soda cans together....;D

I've got the 200DX as well. Very nice machine. I haven't graduated to pop cans just yet. ;D