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

[Tacoma747]

I just bought the Everlast 60C to use on my CNC table, replacing an ESAB PCM 875 unit I was having issues with (due to the hi-frequency start). I sold the ESAB, and am planning to sell my Miller Syncrowave 250 TIG machine. It is very rare that I need to TIG anything (only aluminum/stainless, I MIG everything else), and it's not too often that I need a handheld plasma torch either, but I would like to have one for those times I do need one.

I would LIKE to have something that does TIG/Plasma, but that would not interfere with the CNC controls, the reason I would LIKE that, is just in case the 60C goes down, I will have a backup. Needing a backup would not be an issue most of the time, but I am hoping to take the table to the local fair this year to do custom work on site, I really think it would draw a crowd. It would be nice to have a 'backup' plasma just in case something happend to the 60C during that week. It would also be nice to have a TIG on site if anyone wanted something that needed to be welded.

Does Everlast make a unit that would work for me? I assume not, since any machine capable of welding aluminum would be a Hi-Freq unit, but just figured I would ask.

Thanks!

[Rodsmachineshop]

I think it would be better to have a 2nd plasma and a separate tig and not a combo set up that dose both , I have never seen a multi welder with ac tig only dc . ask the sales guys if they can give a deal on two units, how old is the Miller Syncrowave 250 TIG lol i had an older one once was a big heavy machine really liked the way it tig welded got rid of it and got a holbart tig 160 was good on thin stuff but didn't have enough amps for what i weld and it was heavy also . like the 250ex i got now since a lot smaller and not heavy

[sportbike]

I have never seen a multi welder with ac tig only dc .

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

[Rodsmachineshop]

yes but he cant have hi frequncy since he wants to use for cnc also

[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