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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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&lt;main class=&quot;tig-wrap&quot;&gt;
&lt;section class=&quot;hero&quot;&gt;
  &lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #fbfbfb&quot;&gt;Select the material, filler rod, material thickness, arc starting method and welding mode. The calculator will recommend current, polarity, tungsten electrode, filler rod diameter, argon flow, TIG cycle and manual pulse starting settings.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;/section&gt;

&lt;section class=&quot;layout&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;card&quot;&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Enter Parameters&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;material&quot;&gt;Base Material&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;material&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;carbon&quot;&gt;Carbon Steel&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;stainless&quot;&gt;Stainless Steel&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;aluminium&quot;&gt;Aluminium&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;castiron&quot;&gt;Cast Iron&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot; id=&quot;fillerCarbonF&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;fillerCarbon&quot;&gt;Filler Rod&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;fillerCarbon&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;er70s&quot;&gt;ER70S&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;autogenous&quot;&gt;Without Filler Rod&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;field hidden&quot; id=&quot;fillerStainlessF&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;fillerStainless&quot;&gt;Filler Rod&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;fillerStainless&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;308&quot;&gt;ER308L / ER308LSi&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;309&quot;&gt;ER309L / ER309LSi&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;316&quot;&gt;ER316L / ER316LSi&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;autogenous&quot;&gt;Without Filler Rod&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;field hidden&quot; id=&quot;fillerAluminiumF&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;fillerAluminium&quot;&gt;Filler Rod&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;fillerAluminium&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;alsi5&quot;&gt;AlSi5 / ER4043&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;almg5&quot;&gt;AlMg5 / ER5356&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;autogenous&quot;&gt;Without Filler Rod&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;field hidden&quot; id=&quot;fillerCastF&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;fillerCast&quot;&gt;Filler Rod&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;fillerCast&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;ni&quot;&gt;Ni&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;nife&quot;&gt;NiFe&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;309&quot;&gt;ER309L / ER309LSi — for technically assessed repairs only&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;cusi3&quot;&gt;CuSi3 — for TIG brazing&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;grid2&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;thickness&quot;&gt;Material Thickness, mm&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;input id=&quot;thickness&quot; type=&quot;number&quot; min=&quot;0.5&quot; max=&quot;30&quot; step=&quot;0.1&quot; value=&quot;3&quot;&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;joint&quot;&gt;Joint Type&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;joint&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;butt&quot;&gt;Butt Joint&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;fillet&quot;&gt;Fillet Weld&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;lap&quot;&gt;Lap Joint&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;pipe&quot;&gt;Pipe Joint&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;repair&quot;&gt;Repair / Build-up&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;grid2&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;position&quot;&gt;Welding Position&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;position&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;flat&quot;&gt;Flat&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;horizontal&quot;&gt;Horizontal&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;verticalUp&quot;&gt;Vertical Up&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;verticalDown&quot;&gt;Vertical Down&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;overhead&quot;&gt;Overhead&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;process&quot;&gt;TIG Arc Starting and Current Type&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;process&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;hfdc&quot;&gt;HF DC&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;hfac&quot;&gt;HF AC&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;liftdc&quot;&gt;TIG Lift DC&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;liftac&quot;&gt;TIG Lift AC&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;grid2&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;pulse&quot;&gt;Pulse Mode&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;pulse&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;off&quot;&gt;Without Pulse&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;manual&quot;&gt;Manual Pulse&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;control&quot;&gt;Current Control&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;control&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;2t&quot;&gt;2T&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;4t&quot;&gt;4T&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;pedal&quot;&gt;Foot Pedal&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;grid2&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field hidden&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;tungsten&quot;&gt;Tungsten Type&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;tungsten&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Automatic&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;wl20&quot;&gt;WL20 Blue&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;wl15&quot;&gt;WL15 Gold&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;wc20&quot;&gt;WC20 Grey&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;e3&quot;&gt;E3 Purple&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;tungstenDia&quot;&gt;Tungsten Diameter&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;tungstenDia&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Automatic&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;1.6&quot;&gt;1,6 mm&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;2.0&quot;&gt;2,0 mm&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;2.4&quot;&gt;2,4 mm&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;3.2&quot;&gt;3,2 mm&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;grid2&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;fillerDia&quot;&gt;Filler Rod Diameter&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;fillerDia&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Automatic&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;1.6&quot;&gt;1,6 mm&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;2.0&quot;&gt;2,0 mm&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;2.4&quot;&gt;2,4 mm&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;3.2&quot;&gt;3,2 mm&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
&lt;label for=&quot;conditions&quot;&gt;Working Conditions&lt;/label&gt;
&lt;select id=&quot;conditions&quot;&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;indoor&quot;&gt;Indoor, No Draught&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;air&quot;&gt;Slight Air Movement&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;option value=&quot;outdoor&quot;&gt;Outdoors or in a Draught&lt;/option&gt;
&lt;/select&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;button id=&quot;calcBtn&quot; type=&quot;button&quot;&gt;Calculate TIG Parameters&lt;/button&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;warning&quot;&gt;
The results are recommended starting settings. Exact parameters must be adjusted to the specific welding machine, joint, material grade, tungsten preparation and filler material manufacturer instructions.
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;card&quot; aria-live=&quot;polite&quot;&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Recommended Parameters&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;div id=&quot;status&quot; class=&quot;ok&quot;&gt;Calculation is being prepared…&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;result-section&quot;&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Main Parameters&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;summary&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Material:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rMaterial&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;TIG Mode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rProcess&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Polarity:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rPolarity&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Welding Current:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rCurrent&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Recommended Machine:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rMachine&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;result-section&quot;&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Filler Material&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;summary&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Filler Rod:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rFiller&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Filler Rod Diameter:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rFillerDia&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Suitable Applications:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rSuitable&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;result-section&quot;&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Tungsten Electrode&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;summary&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Recommended Tungsten:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rTungsten&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Recommended Diameter:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rTungstenDia&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tungsten Tip Preparation:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rTip&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tungsten Stick-out from Gas Nozzle:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rStickout&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;result-section&quot;&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Shielding Gas and TIG Cycle&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;summary&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shielding Gas:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rGas&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Gas Flow:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rFlow&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pre-flow:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rPreflow&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Starting Current:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rStart&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Upslope:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rUpslope&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Downslope:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rDownslope&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;End Current:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rEnd&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Post-flow:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rPostflow&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;result-section hidden&quot; id=&quot;pulseBox&quot;&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Manual Pulse Settings&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;summary&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Peak Current:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rPeak&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Base Current:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rBase&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pulse Frequency:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rFrequency&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pulse Duty Cycle:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rDuty&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;result-section hidden&quot; id=&quot;acBox&quot;&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;AC Settings for Aluminium&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;summary&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;AC Frequency:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rAcFreq&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;AC Balance:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rAcBalance&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cleaning Action:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rCleaning&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;result-section&quot;&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Practical Recommendations&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul class=&quot;tips&quot; id=&quot;tips&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recommendations will be displayed after calculation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;actions&quot;&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;/m/page/4847707/category/179401/&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;View TIG Welders&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;/m/page/4847707/category/179415/&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;View TIG Filler Rods&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/section&gt;

&lt;section class=&quot;card info&quot;&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Materials and Filler Rods Included in the Calculator&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Material&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Filler Selection&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Primary Mode&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Carbon Steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ER70S or without filler&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;HF DC or TIG Lift DC&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Stainless Steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ER308L, ER309L, ER316L or without filler&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;HF DC or TIG Lift DC&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Aluminium&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;AlSi5 / ER4043, AlMg5 / ER5356 or without filler&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;HF AC or TIG Lift AC&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cast Iron&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ni, NiFe, ER309L or CuSi3&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;HF DC or TIG Lift DC&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;/section&gt;

&lt;section class=&quot;card info faq&quot;&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Frequently Asked Questions&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;details&gt;&lt;summary&gt;Which gas is used for TIG welding?&lt;/summary&gt;&lt;p&gt;100% argon is used most often. The calculator estimates the gas flow according to current, material and working conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/details&gt;
&lt;details&gt;&lt;summary&gt;What is the difference between HF and TIG Lift?&lt;/summary&gt;&lt;p&gt;HF starts the arc without contact with the workpiece. TIG Lift starts the arc by lightly touching the workpiece and lifting the torch. HF is generally more convenient for precision work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/details&gt;
&lt;details&gt;&lt;summary&gt;When should AC mode be used?&lt;/summary&gt;&lt;p&gt;AC mode is mainly used for aluminium and magnesium alloys because it helps break down the oxide layer while providing fusion of the base material.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/details&gt;
&lt;details&gt;&lt;summary&gt;When should manual pulse be used?&lt;/summary&gt;&lt;p&gt;Manual pulse helps control heat input, reduce distortion and improve weld pool control, especially on thin materials and in difficult positions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/details&gt;
&lt;/section&gt;
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  &quot;308&quot;:{name:&quot;ER308L / ER308LSi&quot;,suitable:&quot;For joining 304 and 304L stainless steel.&quot;},
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  &quot;316&quot;:{name:&quot;ER316L / ER316LSi&quot;,suitable:&quot;For joining 316 and 316L stainless steel while maintaining corrosion resistance.&quot;},
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  ni:{name:&quot;Ni&quot;,suitable:&quot;For repairing cracks, porosity and castings in grey cast iron where good machinability is important.&quot;},
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  &quot;309&quot;:{name:&quot;ER309L / ER309LSi&quot;,suitable:&quot;Only for technically assessed cast iron-to-steel transition repairs.&quot;},
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   return &quot;WL20 Blue. Alternatives: E3 Purple, WC20 Grey and WL15 Gold.&quot;;
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   return &quot;WL20 Blue. Alternatives: E3 Purple, WC20 Grey and WL15 Gold.&quot;;
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}
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 if(amps&gt;220)s+=&quot;; a water-cooled torch is recommended for prolonged operation&quot;;
 return s;
}

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 if(m===&quot;castiron&quot;)amps*=0.72;
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 var polarity=isAC?&quot;AC alternating current&quot;:&quot;DCEN — torch negative, workpiece positive&quot;;
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  var base=round5(high*(m===&quot;aluminium&quot;?0.42:0.35));
  var freq=t&lt;=1.5?&quot;1.5–2.5 Hz&quot;:t&lt;=3?&quot;1–1.5 Hz&quot;:&quot;0.5–1 Hz&quot;;
  if(pos===&quot;verticalUp&quot;||pos===&quot;overhead&quot;)freq=&quot;1–2 Hz&quot;;
  setText(&quot;rPeak&quot;,high+&quot; A&quot;);
  setText(&quot;rBase&quot;,base+&quot; A&quot;);
  setText(&quot;rFrequency&quot;,freq);
  setText(&quot;rDuty&quot;,&quot;35–45%&quot;);
 }

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  var acFreq=t&lt;=2?&quot;100–140 Hz&quot;:t&lt;=5?&quot;80–120 Hz&quot;:&quot;60–90 Hz&quot;;
  var balance=t&lt;=2?&quot;70–75% EN&quot;:&quot;72–78% EN&quot;;
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  setText(&quot;rAcBalance&quot;,balance);
  setText(&quot;rCleaning&quot;,t&lt;=2?&quot;Medium to increased&quot;:&quot;Medium; increase only if the oxide layer is not removed sufficiently&quot;);
 }

 var tips=[];
 if(m===&quot;carbon&quot;)tips.push(&quot;Before welding, remove rust, paint, oil and moisture.&quot;);
 if(m===&quot;stainless&quot;){
  tips.push(&quot;Use cleaning tools dedicated exclusively to stainless steel.&quot;);
  if(f===&quot;309&quot;)tips.push(&quot;Identify the grades of both materials before welding.&quot;);
 }
 if(m===&quot;aluminium&quot;){
  tips.push(&quot;Completely remove the oxide layer using a stainless steel brush dedicated to aluminium.&quot;);
  tips.push(&quot;Identify the aluminium alloy group before making a critical joint.&quot;);
 }
 if(m===&quot;castiron&quot;){
  tips.push(&quot;There is no universal TIG repair procedure for cast iron — the cast iron type, preheating and cooling procedure must be established.&quot;);
  tips.push(&quot;Weld in short sections and ensure controlled cooling.&quot;);
 }
 if(t&gt;6)tips.push(&quot;Thick material may require edge preparation, preheating and multiple passes.&quot;);
 if($(&quot;conditions&quot;).value===&quot;outdoor&quot;)tips.push(&quot;TIG welding is highly sensitive to wind — provide complete protection from air movement.&quot;);
 if(proc===&quot;liftdc&quot;||proc===&quot;liftac&quot;)tips.push(&quot;When using Lift start, touch the workpiece lightly to avoid contaminating the tungsten.&quot;);
 if(pulse)tips.push(&quot;Adjust manual pulse parameters gradually, starting with the indicated peak-to-base current ratio.&quot;);
 tips.push(&quot;If the tungsten touches the weld pool or filler rod, regrind the contaminated tip.&quot;);

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 $(&quot;status&quot;).className=&quot;ok&quot;;
 setText(&quot;status&quot;,&quot;Calculation completed. The recommended parameters are intended as a starting point for precise machine adjustment.&quot;);
}

$(&quot;material&quot;).addEventListener(&quot;change&quot;,updateMaterialFields);
$(&quot;calcBtn&quot;).addEventListener(&quot;click&quot;,calculate);
updateMaterialFields();
})();
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                <title>MIG/MAG Welding Parameters Calculator</title>
                <link>http://www.industar.lv/news/params/post/5282325/migmag-welding-parameters-calculator</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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&lt;section class=&quot;hero&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff&quot;&gt;Select the material, thickness, wire, welding mode and working conditions. The calculator will recommend shielding gas, flow rate, wire feed speed, voltage, current, polarity, and starting settings for Pulse and Dual Pulse.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/section&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Enter parameters&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;material&quot;&gt;Material to weld&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;material&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;carbon&quot;&gt;Carbon steel&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;stainless&quot;&gt;Stainless steel&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;aluminum&quot;&gt;Aluminium&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;castiron&quot;&gt;Cast iron&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;hardfacing&quot;&gt;Hardfacing&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot; id=&quot;carbonF&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;carbon&quot;&gt;Wire type&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;carbon&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;sg2&quot;&gt;SG2 / G3Si1 / ER70S-6 — with shielding gas&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;e71t11&quot;&gt;E71T-11 — self-shielded flux-cored wire&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field hidden&quot; id=&quot;galvF&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;galv&quot;&gt;Wire type&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;galv&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;sg2&quot;&gt;SG2 / G3Si1 / ER70S-6 — for welding&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;cusi3&quot;&gt;CuSi3 — for MIG brazing&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field hidden&quot; id=&quot;stainlessF&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;stainless&quot;&gt;Wire type&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;stainless&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;308&quot;&gt;308LSi — for 304 / 304L steel&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;309&quot;&gt;309LSi — for joining stainless steel to carbon steel&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;316&quot;&gt;316LSi — for 316 / 316L steel&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field hidden&quot; id=&quot;aluminumF&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;aluminum&quot;&gt;Wire type&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;aluminum&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;alsi5&quot;&gt;AlSi5 / ER4043&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;almg5&quot;&gt;AlMg5 / ER5356&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field hidden&quot; id=&quot;castF&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;castiron&quot;&gt;Wire type&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;castiron&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;ni&quot;&gt;Ni — nickel wire&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;nife&quot;&gt;NiFe — nickel-iron wire&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;stainless&quot;&gt;Stainless steel wire — only for suitable repairs&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field hidden&quot; id=&quot;hardF&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;hard&quot;&gt;Wire type&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;hard&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;build&quot;&gt;Build-up wire ~250–350 HB&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;metal&quot;&gt;Hardfacing wire ~40–50 HRC&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;abrasion&quot;&gt;High-hardness wire ~55–65 HRC&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;impact&quot;&gt;Impact-resistant / manganese flux-cored wire&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;thickness&quot;&gt;Material thickness, mm&lt;/label&gt;&lt;input id=&quot;thickness&quot; type=&quot;number&quot; min=&quot;0.8&quot; max=&quot;50&quot; step=&quot;0.1&quot; value=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;joint&quot;&gt;Joint type&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;joint&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;butt&quot;&gt;Butt joint&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;fillet&quot;&gt;Fillet weld&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;lap&quot;&gt;Lap joint&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;build&quot;&gt;Hardfacing / build-up&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;position&quot;&gt;Welding position&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;position&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;flat&quot;&gt;Flat&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;horizontal&quot;&gt;Horizontal&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;up&quot;&gt;Vertical up&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;down&quot;&gt;Vertical down&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;overhead&quot;&gt;Overhead&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;mode&quot;&gt;Welding mode&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;mode&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;standard&quot;&gt;Standard MIG/MAG&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;pulse&quot;&gt;Pulse&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;dual&quot;&gt;Dual Pulse&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field hidden&quot; id=&quot;pulseTypeF&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;pulseType&quot;&gt;Pulse control type&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;pulseType&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;synergic&quot;&gt;Synergic Pulse&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;manual&quot;&gt;Manually adjustable Pulse&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;machine&quot;&gt;Your machine type&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;machine&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;unknown&quot;&gt;I do not know&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;manual&quot;&gt;Standard manual MIG/MAG&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;synergic&quot;&gt;Synergic MIG/MAG&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;pulse&quot;&gt;Pulse MIG/MAG&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;dual&quot;&gt;Dual Pulse MIG/MAG&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;diameter&quot;&gt;Wire diameter&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;diameter&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Automatic&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;0.6&quot;&gt;0,6 mm&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;0.8&quot;&gt;0,8 mm&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;0.9&quot;&gt;0,9 mm&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;1.0&quot;&gt;1,0 mm&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;1.2&quot;&gt;1,2 mm&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;1.6&quot;&gt;1,6 mm&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;&lt;label for=&quot;environment&quot;&gt;Working conditions&lt;/label&gt;&lt;select id=&quot;environment&quot;&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;indoor&quot;&gt;Indoor area without drafts&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;draft&quot;&gt;Slight air movement&lt;/option&gt;&lt;option value=&quot;outdoor&quot;&gt;Outdoor or drafty conditions&lt;/option&gt;&lt;/select&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;button class=&quot;btn primary&quot; id=&quot;calc&quot; type=&quot;button&quot;&gt;Calculate MIG/MAG parameters&lt;/button&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;notice warning&quot;&gt;The results are indicative starting settings. Exact Pulse and Dual Pulse parameters vary depending on the machine, program, wire, gas and torch configuration.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;card&quot; aria-live=&quot;polite&quot;&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Recommended parameters&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;summary&quot; id=&quot;summary&quot;&gt;Preparing calculation…&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;group&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;gt&quot;&gt;Basic parameters&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Material / application:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rMaterial&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rMode&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Wire:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rWire&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Suitable applications:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rApplication&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Diameter:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rDiameter&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Polarity:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rPolarity&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;group&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;gt&quot;&gt;Gas and flow&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shielding gas:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rGas&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Available gas options:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rAlt&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Gas flow:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rFlow&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;group&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;gt&quot;&gt;Electrical parameters&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voltage:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rVoltage&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Wire feed speed:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rWfs&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Current:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rCurrent&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Inductance / dynamics:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rDynamics&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;CTWD:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rCtwd&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Machine output:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rMachine&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;group hidden&quot; id=&quot;pulseResults&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;gt&quot;&gt;Pulse settings&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Program:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rProgram&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Arc Length:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rArc&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Peak Current:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rPeak&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Base Current:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rBase&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pulse Frequency:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rPFreq&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Duty Cycle:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rDuty&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;group hidden&quot; id=&quot;dualResults&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;gt&quot;&gt;Dual Pulse settings&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Upper wire feed level:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rHigh&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lower wire feed level:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rLow&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dual Pulse frequency:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rDFreq&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Balance:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rBalance&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;group&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;gt&quot;&gt;Machine suitability&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Assessment:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;val&quot; id=&quot;rSuit&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Practical recommendations&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul class=&quot;tips&quot; id=&quot;tips&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recommendations will appear after calculation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;notice danger hidden&quot; id=&quot;critical&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;cta&quot;&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;btn primary moze-button btn-alt&quot; href=&quot;/m/page/4847707/category/179400/&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;View MIG/MAG machines&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;btn secondary moze-button btn-alt&quot; href=&quot;/m/page/4847707/category/179414/&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;View welding wires&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;section class=&quot;card info&quot;&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Materials and wires included in the calculator&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Material&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Wire selection&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Typical gas&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Carbon steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;SG2 / G3Si1 / ER70S-6 or E71T-11&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ar + CO₂ (18–20%), CO₂, or no gas with E71T-11&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Galvanized steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;SG2 or CuSi3&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ar + CO₂ (18–20%), CO₂, or Ar 100% for CuSi3&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Stainless steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;308LSi, 309LSi, or 316LSi&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Argon-based gas for stainless steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Aluminium&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;AlSi5 / ER4043 or AlMg5 / ER5356&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ar 100%&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cast iron&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ni, NiFe, or stainless steel wire for suitable repairs only&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;According to the specific wire data sheet&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Hardfacing&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Build-up, 40–50 HRC, 55–65 HRC, or impact-resistant wire&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ar + CO₂ (18–20%), CO₂, or no gas depending on wire type&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/section&gt;
&lt;section class=&quot;card info faq&quot;&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Frequently asked questions&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;details&gt;&lt;summary&gt;Can you weld without shielding gas?&lt;/summary&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes. E71T-11 self-shielded flux-cored wire can be used for carbon steel. No external shielding gas is required and the gas flow is 0 l/min. DC− polarity is commonly used, but always check the specific wire data sheet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/details&gt;&lt;details&gt;&lt;summary&gt;How many litres per minute should be set?&lt;/summary&gt;&lt;p&gt;Typical indoor flow is 10–14 l/min. Higher current or air movement may require 14–18 l/min. Excessive flow can create turbulence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/details&gt;&lt;details&gt;&lt;summary&gt;Which gas should be used for carbon steel?&lt;/summary&gt;&lt;p&gt;A versatile choice is Ar + CO₂ (18–20%). CO₂ can also be used, but it usually produces more spatter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/details&gt;&lt;details&gt;&lt;summary&gt;Which gas should be used for aluminium?&lt;/summary&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ar 100% is most commonly used. An Ar/He mixture may be used for thicker sections.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/details&gt;&lt;details&gt;&lt;summary&gt;Do Pulse parameters work for all machines?&lt;/summary&gt;&lt;p&gt;No. Exact controls and program structures differ between manufacturers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/details&gt;&lt;/section&gt;
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carbon:{sg2:[&quot;Carbon steel&quot;,&quot;SG2 / G3Si1 / ER70S-6&quot;,&quot;Ar + CO₂ (18–20%)&quot;,&quot;CO₂&quot;,&quot;DC+, torch positive&quot;,11,14,0,1,1,&quot;Medium inductance / neutral dynamics&quot;,&quot;10–15 mm&quot;,[&quot;Remove rust, paint, oil and moisture.&quot;,&quot;Ar + CO₂ (18–20%) provides a more stable arc and less spatter.&quot;],&quot;For structures, repairs, fillet welds and butt joints in carbon steel&quot;],e71t11:[&quot;Carbon steel&quot;,&quot;E71T-11 self-shielded flux-cored wire&quot;,&quot;No external shielding gas&quot;,&quot;No gas required&quot;,&quot;Usually DC−, torch negative; check the data sheet&quot;,0,0,-1.2,.9,.92,&quot;According to the wire manufacturer’s recommendations&quot;,&quot;15–20 mm&quot;,[&quot;Remove slag completely after each pass.&quot;,&quot;Check the polarity on the specific wire packaging.&quot;],&quot;For outdoor work, repairs, installation and carbon-steel structures without shielding gas&quot;]},
galvanized:{sg2:[&quot;Galvanized steel&quot;,&quot;SG2 / G3Si1 / ER70S-6&quot;,&quot;Ar + CO₂ (18–20%)&quot;,&quot;CO₂&quot;,&quot;DC+, torch positive&quot;,11,14,-.4,.9,.92,&quot;Softer dynamics&quot;,&quot;10–15 mm&quot;,[&quot;Provide effective fume extraction.&quot;,&quot;The zinc coating should preferably be removed from the weld area.&quot;],&quot;For standard welding of galvanized steel after removing zinc from the weld area&quot;],cusi3:[&quot;Galvanized steel&quot;,&quot;CuSi3&quot;,&quot;Ar 100%&quot;,&quot;—&quot;,&quot;DC+, torch positive&quot;,10,13,-1.5,.65,.8,&quot;Soft dynamics / CuSi3 programma&quot;,&quot;10–15 mm&quot;,[&quot;Select the CuSi3 or MIG brazing program.&quot;,&quot;Reduce base-metal melting and heat input.&quot;],&quot;For thin galvanized steel, body repair and MIG brazing&quot;]},
stainless:{&quot;308&quot;:[&quot;Stainless steel&quot;,&quot;308LSi / ER308LSi&quot;,&quot;Argon-based gas for stainless steel&quot;,&quot;Ar 100% is not optimal for standard MIG&quot;,&quot;DC+, torch positive&quot;,11,14,-.3,.92,.93,&quot;Mīksta līdz vidēja dinamika&quot;,&quot;10–15 mm&quot;,[&quot;Use tools dedicated to stainless steel only.&quot;,&quot;Control heat input.&quot;],&quot;For joining 304 and 304L stainless steel&quot;],&quot;309&quot;:[&quot;Stainless steel&quot;,&quot;309LSi / ER309LSi&quot;,&quot;Argon-based gas for stainless steel&quot;,&quot;Ar 100% is not optimal for standard MIG&quot;,&quot;DC+, torch positive&quot;,11,14,-.2,.94,.94,&quot;Medium-soft dynamics&quot;,&quot;10–15 mm&quot;,[&quot;Confirm the grades of both materials being joined.&quot;,&quot;Control dilution with the base metal.&quot;],&quot;For joining stainless steel to carbon steel and for transition layers&quot;],&quot;316&quot;:[&quot;Stainless steel&quot;,&quot;316LSi / ER316LSi&quot;,&quot;Argon-based gas for stainless steel&quot;,&quot;Ar 100% is not optimal for standard MIG&quot;,&quot;DC+, torch positive&quot;,11,14,-.3,.92,.93,&quot;Mīksta līdz vidēja dinamika&quot;,&quot;10–15 mm&quot;,[&quot;Use 316LSi for suitable corrosion resistance.&quot;,&quot;Avoid contamination from carbon steel.&quot;],&quot;For joining 316 and 316L stainless steel&quot;]},
aluminum:{alsi5:[&quot;Aluminium&quot;,&quot;AlSi5 / ER4043&quot;,&quot;Ar 100%&quot;,&quot;—&quot;,&quot;DC+, torch positive&quot;,13,18,.8,1.05,1.15,&quot;Fast arc response&quot;,&quot;12–18 mm&quot;,[&quot;Remove the oxide layer.&quot;,&quot;Use a PTFE liner and U-groove drive rolls.&quot;],&quot;For AlSi alloys, many aluminium castings and repair work when the alloys are compatible&quot;],almg5:[&quot;Aluminium&quot;,&quot;AlMg5 / ER5356&quot;,&quot;Ar 100%&quot;,&quot;—&quot;,&quot;DC+, torch positive&quot;,13,18,.9,1.08,1.18,&quot;Fast arc response&quot;,&quot;12–18 mm&quot;,[&quot;Use an aluminium feeding system or spool gun.&quot;,&quot;Control distortion and heat input.&quot;],&quot;For AlMg alloys, structures and joints requiring higher strength&quot;]},
castiron:{ni:[&quot;Cast iron&quot;,&quot;Ni nickel wire&quot;,&quot;According to the specific wire data sheet&quot;,&quot;No universal gas&quot;,&quot;According to the wire data sheet&quot;,11,15,-1.2,.7,.75,&quot;Soft dynamics&quot;,&quot;10–15 mm&quot;,[&quot;Weld in short sections and ensure controlled cooling.&quot;,&quot;Ni wire generally provides better machinability.&quot;],&quot;For repairing cracks, pores and castings in grey cast iron where good machinability is important&quot;],nife:[&quot;Cast iron&quot;,&quot;NiFe nickel-iron wire&quot;,&quot;According to the specific wire data sheet&quot;,&quot;No universal gas&quot;,&quot;According to the wire data sheet&quot;,11,15,-1,.74,.78,&quot;Soft dynamics&quot;,&quot;10–15 mm&quot;,[&quot;NiFe is generally stronger and more suitable for higher loads.&quot;,&quot;Control preheating and cooling.&quot;],&quot;For stronger cast-iron repairs, cracks, thicker components and joining cast iron to steel&quot;],stainless:[&quot;Cast iron&quot;,&quot;Stainless steel wire, such as 309LSi — only for assessed repair applications&quot;,&quot;Argon-based gas suitable for the selected wire&quot;,&quot;Not a universal solution for cast-iron repair&quot;,&quot;DC+, torch positive&quot;,11,14,-.8,.72,.76,&quot;Soft dynamics&quot;,&quot;10–15 mm&quot;,[&quot;Stainless steel wire is not a universal replacement for Ni or NiFe.&quot;,&quot;Use it only when permitted by the component material, load and repair procedure.&quot;],&quot;For less critical transition repairs and selected cast-iron-to-steel joints after procedure assessment&quot;]},
hardfacing:{build:[&quot;Hardfacing&quot;,&quot;Build-up wire ~250–350 HB&quot;,&quot;Ar + CO₂ (18–20%) vai CO₂ pēc datu lapas&quot;,&quot;Self-shielded version without gas, if specified&quot;,&quot;According to the wire data sheet&quot;,13,18,1,1.15,1.1,&quot;Vidēja līdz cieta dinamika&quot;,&quot;15–20 mm&quot;,[&quot;A build-up layer is often deposited before the final hard layer.&quot;],&quot;For restoring the geometry of shafts, rollers, edges and worn components&quot;],metal:[&quot;Hardfacing&quot;,&quot;Hardfacing wire ~40–50 HRC&quot;,&quot;Ar + CO₂ (18–20%) vai CO₂ pēc datu lapas&quot;,&quot;Self-shielded version without gas, if specified&quot;,&quot;According to the wire data sheet&quot;,14,19,1.2,1.2,1.15,&quot;Medium-hard dynamics&quot;,&quot;15–25 mm&quot;,[&quot;Observe the manufacturer’s maximum permitted number of layers.&quot;],&quot;For metal-to-metal wear, rollers, rails, guides and working surfaces&quot;],abrasion:[&quot;Hardfacing&quot;,&quot;High-hardness wire ~55–65 HRC&quot;,&quot;CO₂ vai Ar + CO₂ (18–20%) pēc datu lapas&quot;,&quot;Self-shielded version without gas, if specified&quot;,&quot;According to the wire data sheet&quot;,15,20,1.5,1.25,1.2,&quot;Hard dynamics&quot;,&quot;15–25 mm&quot;,[&quot;High hardness is not always suitable for severe impact.&quot;],&quot;For buckets, augers, conveyors, crushers and components subject to severe abrasive wear&quot;],impact:[&quot;Hardfacing&quot;,&quot;Impact-resistant / manganese flux-cored wire&quot;,&quot;Ar + CO₂ (18–20%) vai CO₂ pēc datu lapas&quot;,&quot;Self-shielded version without gas, if specified&quot;,&quot;According to the wire data sheet&quot;,14,19,1.2,1.18,1.15,&quot;Medium-hard dynamics&quot;,&quot;15–25 mm&quot;,[&quot;Choose impact resistance, not only maximum hardness.&quot;],&quot;For hammers, crusher parts, rails and components subject to impact and combined wear&quot;]}
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                <title>MMA electrode and current calculator</title>
                <link>http://www.industar.lv/news/params/post/5281976/mma-electrode-and-current-calculator</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    &lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff&quot;&gt;Select the material or application, electrode group, thickness, welding position and diameter. The calculator will suggest an approximate starting current and practical recommendations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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      &lt;h2&gt;Enter the parameters&lt;/h2&gt;

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        &lt;select id=&quot;materialGroup&quot;&gt;
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          &lt;option value=&quot;stainless&quot;&gt;Stainless steel&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;aluminum&quot;&gt;Aluminium&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;castIron&quot;&gt;Cast iron&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;hardfacing&quot;&gt;Hardfacing&lt;/option&gt;
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          &lt;option value=&quot;E7018&quot;&gt;E7018 — basic low-hydrogen electrode&lt;/option&gt;
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          &lt;option value=&quot;E316L-16&quot;&gt;316 / 316L — E316L-16&lt;/option&gt;
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        &lt;label for=&quot;castIronElectrode&quot;&gt;Cast iron electrode type&lt;/label&gt;
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          &lt;option value=&quot;ENi-CI&quot;&gt;ENi-CI — nickel electrode&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;ENiFe-CI&quot;&gt;ENiFe-CI — nickel-iron electrode&lt;/option&gt;
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          &lt;option value=&quot;strength&quot;&gt;Higher strength and crack repair are more important&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;toSteel&quot;&gt;Joining cast iron to steel&lt;/option&gt;
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          &lt;option value=&quot;buildUp&quot;&gt;Build-up / impact-resistant layer (~350 HB)&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;medium&quot;&gt;Medium wear, metal-to-metal (~45 HRC)&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;abrasion&quot;&gt;Severe abrasive wear (~60 HRC)&lt;/option&gt;
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      &lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
        &lt;label for=&quot;thickness&quot;&gt;Material thickness, mm&lt;/label&gt;
        &lt;input id=&quot;thickness&quot; type=&quot;number&quot; min=&quot;1.5&quot; max=&quot;50&quot; step=&quot;0.5&quot; value=&quot;5&quot;&gt;
        &lt;div class=&quot;help&quot;&gt;For hardfacing, enter the approximate base-part thickness.&lt;/div&gt;
      &lt;/div&gt;

      &lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
        &lt;label for=&quot;position&quot;&gt;Welding position&lt;/label&gt;
        &lt;select id=&quot;position&quot;&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;flat&quot;&gt;Flat position&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;horizontal&quot;&gt;Horizontal position&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;verticalUp&quot;&gt;Vertical-up&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;verticalDown&quot;&gt;Vertical-down&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;overhead&quot;&gt;Overhead&lt;/option&gt;
        &lt;/select&gt;
      &lt;/div&gt;

      &lt;div class=&quot;field&quot;&gt;
        &lt;label for=&quot;diameter&quot;&gt;Electrode diameter&lt;/label&gt;
        &lt;select id=&quot;diameter&quot;&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Select automatically&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;1.6&quot;&gt;1,6 mm&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;2.0&quot;&gt;2,0 mm&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;2.5&quot;&gt;2,5 mm&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;3.2&quot;&gt;3,2 mm&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;4.0&quot;&gt;4,0 mm&lt;/option&gt;
          &lt;option value=&quot;5.0&quot;&gt;5,0 mm&lt;/option&gt;
        &lt;/select&gt;
      &lt;/div&gt;

      &lt;button class=&quot;button button-primary&quot; id=&quot;calculateBtn&quot; type=&quot;button&quot;&gt;Calculate parameters&lt;/button&gt;

      &lt;div class=&quot;warning&quot;&gt;
        The results are approximate starting settings. Always follow the technical data sheet of the specific electrode and perform a test weld.
      &lt;/div&gt;
    &lt;/div&gt;

    &lt;div class=&quot;card&quot; aria-live=&quot;polite&quot;&gt;
      &lt;div id=&quot;result&quot;&gt;
        &lt;h2 class=&quot;result-title&quot;&gt;Recommended starting parameters&lt;/h2&gt;
        &lt;div class=&quot;summary&quot; id=&quot;summary&quot;&gt;Preparing calculation…&lt;/div&gt;

        &lt;div class=&quot;result-list&quot;&gt;
          &lt;div class=&quot;result-row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Material / application:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;result-value&quot; id=&quot;rMaterial&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
          &lt;div class=&quot;result-row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Electrode type:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;result-value&quot; id=&quot;rType&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
          &lt;div class=&quot;result-row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Electrode diameter:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;result-value&quot; id=&quot;rDiameter&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
          &lt;div class=&quot;result-row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Current range:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;result-value&quot; id=&quot;rRange&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
          &lt;div class=&quot;result-row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Recommended start:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;result-value&quot; id=&quot;rStart&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
          &lt;div class=&quot;result-row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Polarity:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;result-value&quot; id=&quot;rPolarity&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
          &lt;div class=&quot;result-row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Recommended machine output:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;result-value&quot; id=&quot;rMachine&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
          &lt;div class=&quot;result-row&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Intended application:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;result-value&quot; id=&quot;rApplication&quot;&gt;—&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
        &lt;/div&gt;

        &lt;h3&gt;Practical recommendations&lt;/h3&gt;
        &lt;ul class=&quot;tips&quot; id=&quot;tips&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recommendations will appear after calculation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

        &lt;div class=&quot;cta-row&quot;&gt;
          &lt;a class=&quot;button button-primary moze-button btn-alt&quot; href=&quot;https://industar.lv/&quot; id=&quot;machinesLink&quot;&gt;View MMA welders&lt;/a&gt;
          &lt;a class=&quot;button button-secondary moze-button btn-alt&quot; href=&quot;https://industar.lv/&quot; id=&quot;electrodesLink&quot;&gt;View electrodes&lt;/a&gt;
        &lt;/div&gt;
      &lt;/div&gt;
    &lt;/div&gt;
  &lt;/section&gt;

  &lt;section class=&quot;card info&quot;&gt;
    &lt;h2&gt;Included electrode groups&lt;/h2&gt;
    &lt;table&gt;
      &lt;thead&gt;
        &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;th&gt;Material / application&lt;/th&gt;
          &lt;th&gt;Electrode groups&lt;/th&gt;
          &lt;th&gt;Main application&lt;/th&gt;
        &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;/thead&gt;
      &lt;tbody&gt;
        &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Carbon steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;E6013, E7018&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Repairs, structures and demanding joints&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
        &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Stainless steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;E308L-16, E316L-16, E309L-16&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;304/304L, 316/316L, stainless steel to carbon steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
        &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Aluminium&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;E4043 tipa elektrods&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;General aluminium repair work&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
        &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cast iron&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ENi-CI, ENiFe-CI&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cast iron repair, cracks and joining to steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
        &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Hardfacing&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;~350 HB, ~45 HRC, ~60 HRC grupas&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Build-up, metal-to-metal and abrasive wear&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;/tbody&gt;
    &lt;/table&gt;
  &lt;/section&gt;

  &lt;section class=&quot;card info faq&quot;&gt;
    &lt;h2&gt;Frequently asked questions&lt;/h2&gt;
    &lt;details&gt;
      &lt;summary&gt;Why does the calculator show a range instead of one exact current?&lt;/summary&gt;
      &lt;p&gt;Welding current is affected by the electrode manufacturer, joint type, welding position, arc length, base-material preparation and the welding machine itself. Therefore, the calculator provides a practical starting range and one recommended starting value.&lt;/p&gt;
    &lt;/details&gt;
    &lt;details&gt;
      &lt;summary&gt;Can E309L-16 be used to join stainless steel to carbon steel?&lt;/summary&gt;
      &lt;p&gt;This is generally one of the typical applications of the E309L group, but the exact joint and service requirements must still be evaluated separately.&lt;/p&gt;
    &lt;/details&gt;
    &lt;details&gt;
      &lt;summary&gt;Why should cast iron repairs be welded in short runs?&lt;/summary&gt;
      &lt;p&gt;Short weld runs help limit heat input and reduce the risk of cracking. Gradual cooling and correct part preparation are also important.&lt;/p&gt;
    &lt;/details&gt;
    &lt;details&gt;
      &lt;summary&gt;Is a hardfacing electrode selected according to part thickness?&lt;/summary&gt;
      &lt;p&gt;It is selected mainly according to wear type, required hardness, impact load and base material. Thickness mainly affects electrode diameter and welding current.&lt;/p&gt;
    &lt;/details&gt;
  &lt;/section&gt;
&lt;/main&gt;

&lt;script&gt;
(() =&gt; {
  &quot;use strict&quot;;

  const CONFIG = {
    machinesUrl: &quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/category/welding-machines-and-equipment/mma/&quot;,
    electrodesUrl: &quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/category/welding-machines-and-equipment/welding-electrodes/&quot;
  };

  const COMMON_RANGES = {
    light: {
      &quot;1.6&quot;: [25, 45],
      &quot;2.0&quot;: [40, 65],
      &quot;2.5&quot;: [60, 95],
      &quot;3.2&quot;: [90, 135],
      &quot;4.0&quot;: [130, 185],
      &quot;5.0&quot;: [180, 250]
    },
    medium: {
      &quot;1.6&quot;: [30, 50],
      &quot;2.0&quot;: [45, 70],
      &quot;2.5&quot;: [70, 105],
      &quot;3.2&quot;: [100, 145],
      &quot;4.0&quot;: [140, 200],
      &quot;5.0&quot;: [190, 270]
    },
    stainless: {
      &quot;1.6&quot;: [25, 45],
      &quot;2.0&quot;: [35, 60],
      &quot;2.5&quot;: [50, 85],
      &quot;3.2&quot;: [75, 115],
      &quot;4.0&quot;: [105, 160],
      &quot;5.0&quot;: [150, 220]
    },
    aluminum: {
      &quot;1.6&quot;: [30, 45],
      &quot;2.0&quot;: [40, 60],
      &quot;2.5&quot;: [55, 80],
      &quot;3.2&quot;: [75, 110],
      &quot;4.0&quot;: [100, 145],
      &quot;5.0&quot;: [135, 190]
    },
    castIron: {
      &quot;1.6&quot;: [25, 40],
      &quot;2.0&quot;: [35, 55],
      &quot;2.5&quot;: [50, 80],
      &quot;3.2&quot;: [70, 110],
      &quot;4.0&quot;: [95, 145],
      &quot;5.0&quot;: [130, 190]
    },
    hardfacing: {
      &quot;1.6&quot;: [35, 50],
      &quot;2.0&quot;: [45, 70],
      &quot;2.5&quot;: [65, 100],
      &quot;3.2&quot;: [90, 140],
      &quot;4.0&quot;: [130, 190],
      &quot;5.0&quot;: [180, 260]
    }
  };

  const ELECTRODES = {
    E6013: {
      label: &quot;E6013 rutile electrode&quot;,
      material: &quot;Carbon steel&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.light,
      polarity: &quot;AC or DC; check the manufacturer’s instructions&quot;,
      application: &quot;General repair work and standard steel joints&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;Remove rust, paint, oil and moisture before welding.&quot;,
        &quot;Maintain a short and stable arc to reduce spatter.&quot;
      ]
    },
    E7018: {
      label: &quot;E7018 basic low-hydrogen electrode&quot;,
      material: &quot;Carbon steel&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.medium,
      polarity: &quot;Usually DC+; AC only with a suitable electrode version&quot;,
      application: &quot;More demanding structural steel joints&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;Keep the electrodes dry and follow the manufacturer’s rebaking requirements.&quot;,
        &quot;Use clean base material and a short arc.&quot;
      ]
    },
    &quot;E308L-16&quot;: {
      label: &quot;E308L-16 stainless steel electrode&quot;,
      material: &quot;Stainless steel 304 / 304L&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.stainless,
      polarity: &quot;Usually AC or DC+; check the manufacturer’s instructions&quot;,
      application: &quot;Joints in 304 and 304L stainless steel&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;Use cleaning tools dedicated only to stainless steel.&quot;,
        &quot;Control heat input to reduce distortion and overheating.&quot;
      ]
    },
    &quot;E316L-16&quot;: {
      label: &quot;E316L-16 stainless steel electrode&quot;,
      material: &quot;Stainless steel 316 / 316L&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.stainless,
      polarity: &quot;Usually AC or DC+; check the manufacturer’s instructions&quot;,
      application: &quot;Joints in 316 and 316L stainless steel&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;Remove all contamination and moisture before welding.&quot;,
        &quot;Avoid transferring carbon-steel particles onto stainless steel.&quot;
      ]
    },
    &quot;E309L-16&quot;: {
      label: &quot;E309L-16 dissimilar-metal electrode&quot;,
      material: &quot;Stainless steel ar oglekļa tēraudu&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.stainless,
      polarity: &quot;Usually AC or DC+; check the manufacturer’s instructions&quot;,
      application: &quot;Joining stainless steel to carbon steel and applying buffer layers&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;Confirm the grades of both materials before welding.&quot;,
        &quot;Control dilution with the base material, especially in the first layer.&quot;
      ]
    },
    E4043: {
      label: &quot;E4043-type aluminium electrode&quot;,
      material: &quot;Aluminium&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.aluminum,
      polarity: &quot;Usually DC+; follow the instructions for the specific electrode&quot;,
      application: &quot;For aluminium repairs where the base alloy is compatible&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;The base alloy should be known before carrying out a critical repair.&quot;,
        &quot;Remove the oxide layer completely and use clean tools dedicated to aluminium.&quot;,
        &quot;MMA welding of aluminium is more demanding than MIG or TIG welding.&quot;
      ]
    },
    &quot;ENi-CI&quot;: {
      label: &quot;ENi-CI nickel electrode for cast iron&quot;,
      material: &quot;Cast iron&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.castIron,
      polarity: &quot;Usually DC+ or AC depending on the product&quot;,
      application: &quot;Cast iron repair where good machinability is important&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;Weld in short runs and limit heat input.&quot;,
        &quot;Lightly peen each short weld run if the procedure allows it.&quot;,
        &quot;Allow the part to cool slowly and in a controlled manner.&quot;
      ]
    },
    &quot;ENiFe-CI&quot;: {
      label: &quot;ENiFe-CI nickel-iron electrode for cast iron&quot;,
      material: &quot;Cast iron&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.castIron,
      polarity: &quot;Parasti DC+; pārbaudiet ražotāja norādes&quot;,
      application: &quot;For stronger cast iron repairs and joining cast iron to steel&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;Clean crack ends and contaminated cast iron especially thoroughly.&quot;,
        &quot;Weld in short runs using lower current.&quot;,
        &quot;Slow cooling helps reduce the risk of new cracks.&quot;
      ]
    },
    HF350: {
      label: &quot;Hardfacings elektrods ~350 HB&quot;,
      material: &quot;Hardfacing&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.hardfacing,
      polarity: &quot;Atkarīga no konkrētā produkta&quot;,
      application: &quot;For build-up and impact-resistant buffer layers&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;Intended for restoring shape and dimensions before applying the final hard layer.&quot;,
        &quot;Check base-material weldability and whether preheating is required.&quot;
      ]
    },
    HF45: {
      label: &quot;Hardfacings elektrods ~45 HRC&quot;,
      material: &quot;Hardfacing&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.hardfacing,
      polarity: &quot;Atkarīga no konkrētā produkta&quot;,
      application: &quot;For medium wear and metal-to-metal loading&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;Select the number of layers according to the manufacturer’s instructions.&quot;,
        &quot;A layer that is too hard on a soft base may crack.&quot;
      ]
    },
    HF60: {
      label: &quot;Hardfacings elektrods ~60 HRC&quot;,
      material: &quot;Hardfacing&quot;,
      ranges: COMMON_RANGES.hardfacing,
      polarity: &quot;Atkarīga no konkrētā produkta&quot;,
      application: &quot;For severe abrasive wear&quot;,
      tips: [
        &quot;Suitable for abrasive wear, but not always for heavy impact.&quot;,
        &quot;Check whether a softer buffer layer is required.&quot;,
        &quot;In this type of hardfacing, relief cracks may sometimes be acceptable only when allowed by the product data sheet.&quot;
      ]
    }
  };

  const POSITION = {
    flat: { min: 1.00, max: 1.00, label: &quot;flat position&quot;, note: &quot;The full recommended range can be used.&quot; },
    horizontal: { min: 0.95, max: 0.98, label: &quot;horizontal position&quot;, note: &quot;Start slightly below the middle of the range.&quot; },
    verticalUp: { min: 0.85, max: 0.92, label: &quot;vertical-up position&quot;, note: &quot;Reduce the current and control the weld pool with a short arc.&quot; },
    verticalDown: { min: 0.82, max: 0.90, label: &quot;vertical-down position&quot;, note: &quot;Use only when the specific electrode and application allow it.&quot; },
    overhead: { min: 0.82, max: 0.90, label: &quot;overhead position&quot;, note: &quot;Use lower current and a very short arc.&quot; }
  };

  function setText(id, value) {
    const element = document.getElementById(id);
    if (element) element.textContent = value;
  }

  function formatDecimal(value) {
    return String(value).replace(&quot;.&quot;, &quot;,&quot;);
  }

  function roundToFive(value) {
    return Math.round(value / 5) * 5;
  }

  function autoDiameter(thickness, materialGroup) {
    if (materialGroup === &quot;aluminum&quot; || materialGroup === &quot;castIron&quot;) {
      if (thickness &lt;= 3) return &quot;2.0&quot;;
      if (thickness &lt;= 6) return &quot;2.5&quot;;
      if (thickness &lt;= 12) return &quot;3.2&quot;;
      return &quot;4.0&quot;;
    }
    if (thickness &lt;= 2) return &quot;1.6&quot;;
    if (thickness &lt;= 3) return &quot;2.0&quot;;
    if (thickness &lt;= 5) return &quot;2.5&quot;;
    if (thickness &lt;= 9) return &quot;3.2&quot;;
    if (thickness &lt;= 16) return &quot;4.0&quot;;
    return &quot;5.0&quot;;
  }

  function selectedElectrodeKey() {
    const group = document.getElementById(&quot;materialGroup&quot;).value;

    if (group === &quot;carbon&quot;) return document.getElementById(&quot;carbonElectrode&quot;).value;
    if (group === &quot;stainless&quot;) return document.getElementById(&quot;stainlessElectrode&quot;).value;
    if (group === &quot;aluminum&quot;) return document.getElementById(&quot;aluminumElectrode&quot;).value;

    if (group === &quot;castIron&quot;) {
      const use = document.getElementById(&quot;castIronUse&quot;).value;
      if (use === &quot;machinable&quot;) return &quot;ENi-CI&quot;;
      return &quot;ENiFe-CI&quot;;
    }

    const hardfacing = document.getElementById(&quot;hardfacingType&quot;).value;
    if (hardfacing === &quot;buildUp&quot;) return &quot;HF350&quot;;
    if (hardfacing === &quot;medium&quot;) return &quot;HF45&quot;;
    return &quot;HF60&quot;;
  }

  function updateVisibleFields() {
    const group = document.getElementById(&quot;materialGroup&quot;).value;

    [&quot;carbonField&quot;, &quot;stainlessField&quot;, &quot;aluminumField&quot;, &quot;castIronField&quot;, &quot;castIronUseField&quot;, &quot;hardfacingField&quot;]
      .forEach(id =&gt; document.getElementById(id).classList.add(&quot;hidden&quot;));

    if (group === &quot;carbon&quot;) document.getElementById(&quot;carbonField&quot;).classList.remove(&quot;hidden&quot;);
    if (group === &quot;stainless&quot;) document.getElementById(&quot;stainlessField&quot;).classList.remove(&quot;hidden&quot;);
    if (group === &quot;aluminum&quot;) document.getElementById(&quot;aluminumField&quot;).classList.remove(&quot;hidden&quot;);
    if (group === &quot;castIron&quot;) {
      document.getElementById(&quot;castIronField&quot;).classList.remove(&quot;hidden&quot;);
      document.getElementById(&quot;castIronUseField&quot;).classList.remove(&quot;hidden&quot;);
    }
    if (group === &quot;hardfacing&quot;) document.getElementById(&quot;hardfacingField&quot;).classList.remove(&quot;hidden&quot;);
  }

  function calculate() {
    const group = document.getElementById(&quot;materialGroup&quot;).value;
    const thicknessInput = document.getElementById(&quot;thickness&quot;);
    const thickness = Number(thicknessInput.value);
    const positionKey = document.getElementById(&quot;position&quot;).value;
    const diameterChoice = document.getElementById(&quot;diameter&quot;).value;

    if (!Number.isFinite(thickness) || thickness &lt; 1.5 || thickness &gt; 50) {
      alert(&quot;Please enter a material thickness from 1.5 to 50 mm.&quot;);
      thicknessInput.focus();
      return;
    }

    const electrodeKey = selectedElectrodeKey();
    const electrode = ELECTRODES[electrodeKey];
    const diameter = diameterChoice === &quot;auto&quot; ? autoDiameter(thickness, group) : diameterChoice;
    const base = electrode.ranges[diameter];
    const pos = POSITION[positionKey];

    let minCurrent = roundToFive(base[0] * pos.min);
    let maxCurrent = roundToFive(base[1] * pos.max);

    if (group === &quot;hardfacing&quot;) {
      minCurrent = roundToFive(minCurrent * 1.05);
      maxCurrent = roundToFive(maxCurrent * 1.05);
    }

    if (maxCurrent &lt;= minCurrent) maxCurrent = minCurrent + 5;

    const startCurrent = roundToFive((minCurrent + maxCurrent) / 2);
    const machineCurrent = Math.ceil((maxCurrent * 1.15) / 10) * 10;

    const autoText = diameterChoice === &quot;auto&quot;
      ? `The calculator automatically selected ${formatDecimal(diameter)} mm elektrodu.`
      : `Selected ${formatDecimal(diameter)} mm elektrods.`;

    setText(&quot;summary&quot;,
      `${autoText} For ${formatDecimal(thickness)} mm material thickness in the ${pos.label}, it is recommended to start at approximately ${startCurrent} A.`);

    setText(&quot;rMaterial&quot;, electrode.material);
    setText(&quot;rType&quot;, electrode.label);
    setText(&quot;rDiameter&quot;, `${formatDecimal(diameter)} mm`);
    setText(&quot;rRange&quot;, `${minCurrent}–${maxCurrent} A`);
    setText(&quot;rStart&quot;, `${startCurrent} A`);
    setText(&quot;rPolarity&quot;, electrode.polarity);
    setText(&quot;rMachine&quot;, `at least ${machineCurrent} A`);
    setText(&quot;rApplication&quot;, electrode.application);

    const thicknessTip = thickness &gt;= 8
      ? &quot;This thickness may require edge preparation and multiple weld passes.&quot;
      : &quot;Before welding, evaluate the joint gap, part fit-up and edge preparation.&quot;;

    const tips = [
      ...electrode.tips,
      pos.note,
      thicknessTip,
      &quot;Perform a test weld on similar material and adjust the current in 5–10 A steps.&quot;
    ];

    const tipsList = document.getElementById(&quot;tips&quot;);
    tipsList.innerHTML = &quot;&quot;;
    tips.forEach(tip =&gt; {
      const li = document.createElement(&quot;li&quot;);
      li.textContent = tip;
      tipsList.appendChild(li);
    });

    document.getElementById(&quot;machinesLink&quot;).href = CONFIG.machinesUrl;
    document.getElementById(&quot;electrodesLink&quot;).href = CONFIG.electrodesUrl;
  }

  document.getElementById(&quot;calculateBtn&quot;).addEventListener(&quot;click&quot;, calculate);

  document.getElementById(&quot;materialGroup&quot;).addEventListener(&quot;change&quot;, () =&gt; {
    updateVisibleFields();
    calculate();
  });

  [
    &quot;carbonElectrode&quot;,
    &quot;stainlessElectrode&quot;,
    &quot;aluminumElectrode&quot;,
    &quot;castIronElectrode&quot;,
    &quot;castIronUse&quot;,
    &quot;hardfacingType&quot;,
    &quot;position&quot;,
    &quot;diameter&quot;
  ].forEach(id =&gt; {
    document.getElementById(id).addEventListener(&quot;change&quot;, calculate);
  });

  document.getElementById(&quot;thickness&quot;).addEventListener(&quot;keydown&quot;, event =&gt; {
    if (event.key === &quot;Enter&quot;) calculate();
  });

  updateVisibleFields();
  calculate();
})();
&lt;/script&gt;</description>
            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>Which welding machine should a beginner choose?</title>
                <link>http://www.industar.lv/news/params/post/5277802/which-welding-machine-should-a-beginner-choose</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <description>&lt;b&gt;&lt;h1 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/medium/Kadu_metinasanas_iekartu_izveleties_eng.png&quot; alt=&quot;Kadu_metinasanas_iekartu_izveleties_eng.png&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;hr class=&quot;moze-more-divider&quot; style=&quot;border-width: 2px 0px 0px; border-style: dashed none none; border-color: rgb(159, 172, 189) currentcolor currentcolor; border-image: initial; margin-top: 12px; font-family: Greycliff, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you’re just starting to learn welding, choosing the right welding machine is one of the most important steps. There are various types of welding machines available on the market – &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA, MIG/MAG and TIG&lt;/b&gt; – and each of them is intended for different jobs and levels of user experience. For a beginner, it’s important to choose a machine that is easy to use, reliable, safe, and suitable for the planned work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;In this guide, you’ll learn which welding machine to choose for home use, a garage, or your first professional jobs, and what to pay attention to before buying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;What kind of work are you planning to do?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Before buying a welding machine, think about what you plan to weld most often.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you need to repair:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;trailers;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;gates;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;fences;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;agricultural machinery;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;metal structures;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;garage equipment;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;an excellent choice will be an &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA&lt;/b&gt; or &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG welding machine&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;On the other hand, if you plan to weld:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;stainless steel;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;aluminum;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;decorative metal products;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;products for the food industry;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;thin and visually high-quality structures,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;a &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG welding machine&lt;/b&gt; will be more suitable, but it should be taken into account that this process requires greater precision and experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The more clearly you understand your work tasks, the easier it will be to choose the most suitable welding technology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;What metal do you plan to weld?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Not all welding processes are equally suitable for all materials.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;table style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;thead style=&quot;border: 0px; margin: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; font-size: 14px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;&quot;&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;th style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Material&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Recommended process&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/thead&gt;&lt;tbody style=&quot;border: 0px; margin: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; font-size: 14px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;&quot;&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Structural steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA, MIG/MAG&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Stainless steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG, MIG&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Aluminum&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG AC/DC or MIG with appropriate equipment&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Galvanized steel&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG or TIG&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Cast iron&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA with special electrodes&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you will mostly weld mild steel, a high-quality MMA or MIG/MAG machine will be completely sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;MMA – the simplest choice for beginners&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;MMA, or stick welding machines, are among the most popular among beginners. They are compact, reliable, and do not require shielding gas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Main advantages:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;easy to use;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;lower initial costs;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;suitable for outdoor work;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;works well even on slightly rusty metal;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;easy to transport;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;relatively low operating costs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If welding will be a hobby or small repair jobs at home, a quality MMA inverter is often the most cost-effective solution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG – easier to achieve beautiful welds&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Many specialists believe that MIG/MAG welding for beginners is even simpler than MMA. The machine feeds the welding wire automatically, so it is easier to maintain an even weld bead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;A MIG/MAG machine is suitable for:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;car body repairs;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;welding thin sheet metal;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;manufacturing metal structures;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;long continuous weld seams;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;regular welding work in a workshop.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If possible, choose a &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;synergic (Synergic) MIG welding machine&lt;/b&gt;, as it automatically adjusts the main welding parameters and significantly makes the work easier for beginners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;TIG – when maximum quality matters&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;TIG welding makes it possible to obtain very clean and precise weld seams, but it is technically more complex. The welder must simultaneously control the torch, the filler material, and the welding arc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;TIG welding is recommended if:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;you already have prior welding experience;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;you need to weld aluminum or stainless steel;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;high weld quality is important;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;an aesthetic final result is required.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For a complete beginner, TIG is usually not the first recommended option.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;What power should you choose?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For most home users, a &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;180–220 A welding machine&lt;/b&gt; is completely sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;A machine with this power allows you to weld:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;metal profiles;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;fences;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;trailers;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;garage structures;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;various household metal parts;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;metal pipes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If in the future you plan to weld thicker materials more often or work professionally, it is worth considering a &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;250–300 A class welding machine&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;230 V or 400 V?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For most beginners, the most suitable solution is a &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;230 V welding machine&lt;/b&gt;, because it can be connected to a standard household power supply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Meanwhile, &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;400 V welding machines&lt;/b&gt; are intended for professional workshops and manufacturing companies where higher power, a longer duty cycle, and continuous operation are required.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you are not sure, in most cases 230 V will be a completely sufficient solution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;How important is the duty cycle (Duty Cycle)?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Many beginners do not pay attention to the duty cycle, but it is one of the most important parameters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The duty cycle shows how long the welding machine can operate continuously at a certain current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For example:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;60% at 200 A&lt;/b&gt; means that within 10 minutes you can weld for about 6 minutes, after which about 4 minutes are needed for cooling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For home needs, a 30–40% duty cycle is usually completely sufficient, while for professional use it is recommended to choose models with a 60% or higher duty cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;What features are useful for a beginner?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Modern welding machines are equipped with features that significantly make the work easier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;It is recommended to choose a model with:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Synergic control;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Hot Start for easier arc ignition;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Arc Force for more stable welding;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Anti Stick, which reduces electrode sticking;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;VRD function for safer work;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;2T/4T mode for longer weld seams;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;PFC technology for more stable operation in case of power supply fluctuations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;These features help you learn welding faster and reduce the likelihood of mistakes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;What accessories will be needed?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;In addition to the welding machine, quality accessories are also required.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For MMA welding:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;electrodes;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;welding helmet;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;welding gloves;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;wire brush;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;welder’s chipping hammer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For MIG/MAG welding:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;shielding gas cylinder;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;pressure regulator;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;welding wire;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;contact tips;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;torch spare parts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For TIG welding:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;argon;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;tungsten electrodes;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;filler rod;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;ceramic nozzles;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;collets and holders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Quality accessories significantly affect weld quality and working comfort.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Which welding helmet should you choose?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Safety always comes first.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Beginners are recommended to choose an auto-darkening welding helmet with:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;DIN 9–13 shading range;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;True Color technology;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;adjustable sensitivity;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;adjustable delay time;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;a comfortable headgear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;A good welding helmet significantly reduces eye fatigue and makes the work much more comfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;How much does a welding machine cost?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The price of a welding machine depends on the technology, power, functionality, and manufacturer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Approximate price categories:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA inverters – from €120 to €350;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG machines – from €350 to €1500;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG DC machines – from €400 to €1800;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG AC/DC machines – from €900 to €4000.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;When choosing a welding machine, you should not be guided only by price. The availability of spare parts, warranty service, and technical support are also important.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Most common mistakes&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;When choosing their first welding machine, beginners often make several mistakes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The most common are:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;choosing the cheapest model instead of the most suitable one;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;not paying attention to the duty cycle;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;not considering the availability of service and spare parts;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;buying equipment that is too complex;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;not using a high-quality welding mask;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;choosing the wrong electrodes or wire;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;not following safety requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Choosing the right equipment will help you avoid many problems and will significantly make learning welding easier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you are looking for your first welding machine, the choice mainly depends on the work you plan to do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA&lt;/b&gt; is an excellent choice for home repair work—easy to use, lower costs, and the ability to work outdoors as well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG&lt;/b&gt; is ideal for those who want to quickly learn how to make high-quality weld seams and plan to weld regularly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG&lt;/b&gt; is suitable for precision work, welding stainless steel and aluminum, but it requires more experience and skills.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you are not sure which welding machine to choose, consult specialists. A properly selected machine will allow you to learn welding much faster, work more safely, and achieve a high-quality result from your very first welds.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                <title>What is the difference between MIG, TIG and MMA welding? A guide for beginners</title>
                <link>http://www.industar.lv/news/params/post/5274146/what-is-the-difference-between-mig-tig-and-mma-welding-a-guide-for-beginner</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/medium/difference_between_mma_mig_and_tig_welding.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;difference_between_mma_mig_and_tig_welding.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;br class=&quot;Apple-interchange-newline&quot;&gt;&lt;hr class=&quot;moze-more-divider&quot; style=&quot;border-width: 2px 0px 0px; border-style: dashed none none; border-color: rgb(159, 172, 189) currentcolor currentcolor; border-image: initial; margin-top: 12px; font-family: Greycliff, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;If you are planning to buy a welding machine or are just starting to explore the world of welding, one of the first questions will be – &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-size: 14px;&quot;&gt;what is the difference between MIG, TIG and MMA welding?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; Although all three processes are intended for joining metal, each of them has its own advantages, applications and technological specifics.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Choosing the right welding process affects not only the quality of the work, but also the speed, costs and the final result. In this article, we will look at each type of welding, its advantages and disadvantages, and help you understand which solution will be the most suitable for your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;What is MIG/MAG welding?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and MAG (Metal Active Gas) are among the most popular welding processes in the world. In both cases, welding is performed with a continuously fed welding wire, which simultaneously serves as the electrode and filler material. The difference lies in the shielding gas used – the MIG process uses inert gases, such as argon, while the MAG process uses active gases or their mixtures, such as CO₂ or an argon and CO₂ mixture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;This method is highly productive because welding is continuous, without the need to regularly change electrodes. That is why MIG/MAG technology is widely used in metalworking, auto repair shops, industry, and in the manufacture of various metal structures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Advantages of MIG/MAG welding&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;high productivity;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;fast welding process;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;relatively easy to learn;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;small amount of spatter;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;suitable for thin and thick materials;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;possible to weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;a wide range of synergic and Pulse welding machines.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Disadvantages&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;shielding gas is required;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;sensitive to strong wind, therefore working outdoors can be difficult;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;regular maintenance of the wire feed system is required.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;What is TIG welding?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding is a process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an inert shielding gas, most often argon. If necessary, the welder manually adds filler rod.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;TIG welding is considered one of the most precise and highest-quality welding processes. It makes it possible to obtain smooth, aesthetic and very durable weld seams with minimal spatter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For this reason, TIG technology is widely used in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, the chemical industry, aviation, motorcycle and automobile restoration, as well as in the manufacture of decorative metal products.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Advantages of TIG welding&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;the highest weld quality;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;very precise arc control;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;almost no spatter;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;ideal for thin materials;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;suitable for stainless steel, aluminum, titanium and other non-ferrous metals;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;aesthetically pleasing seams.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Disadvantages&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;lower working speed;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;greater skills are required;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;higher equipment and labor costs;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;it takes beginners more time to learn.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;What is MMA welding?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;MMA (Manual Metal Arc), often also called stick welding, is one of the oldest and still most widely used welding processes. This method uses coated electrodes that melt during welding and at the same time create shielding gas and a slag layer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;MMA welding is especially suitable for construction, agriculture, installation work and repairs, because no external shielding gas is required. It also works well outdoors, where wind can interfere with other welding processes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Advantages of MMA welding&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;simple and reliable equipment;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;no shielding gas required;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;suitable for outdoor work;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;welds rusty or incompletely cleaned metal well;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;lower initial costs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Disadvantages&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;slag must be removed after welding;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;slower work than MIG/MAG;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;electrodes must be changed frequently;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;skills are required to obtain a high-quality seam.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Which welding process is the most suitable?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The choice depends on the type of work, the material, and experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;For home use&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you need to repair a gate, trailer, fence, or carry out small repairs, a good choice will be an &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA&lt;/b&gt; or a compact &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG&lt;/b&gt; welding machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;For auto repair shops&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For bodywork repairs and welding thin metals, &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG&lt;/b&gt; welding is most commonly used. For stainless-steel exhaust systems and precision work, &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG&lt;/b&gt; is often chosen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;For metalworking&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;In professional metalworking, &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG&lt;/b&gt; is most commonly used because it provides high productivity. If maximum precision is required or aluminum and stainless steel are being welded, preference is given to &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG&lt;/b&gt; technology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;For agriculture and installation work&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If work often takes place outdoors and it is not possible to use shielding gas, &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA&lt;/b&gt; welding is still one of the most practical solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Comparison table&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;table class=&quot;MsoNormalTable&quot; cellspacing=&quot;3&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;tbody style=&quot;border: 0px; margin: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; font-size: 14px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;&quot;&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;&quot; class=&quot;moze-center&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Characteristic&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;&quot; class=&quot;moze-center&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;&quot; class=&quot;moze-center&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;&quot; class=&quot;moze-center&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Suitable for beginners&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★★★&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★☆☆☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★☆☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Work speed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★★★&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★☆☆☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★☆☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Weld quality&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★★☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★★★&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★☆☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Outdoor work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★☆☆☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★☆☆☆☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★★★&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Aluminum welding&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★★☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★★★&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★☆☆☆☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Stainless steel&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★★☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★★★&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;★★★☆☆&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Shielding gas required&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;No&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Maintenance costs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Medium&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Higher&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Lower&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Frequently asked questions&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Can one welding machine perform multiple processes?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Yes. Nowadays, multifunctional welding units are available that combine &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG, TIG Lift and MMA&lt;/b&gt; functions in one device. This is an excellent solution for workshops and users who work with different materials.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Which welding process is the easiest to learn?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;For most beginners, the easiest to learn is &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG&lt;/b&gt; welding, because the wire is fed automatically and the arc is stable. Synergic welding machines are especially easy to use, as they automatically adjust the parameters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Is TIG always better than MIG?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;No. TIG provides higher seam quality and precision, but it is a slower process. If productivity and work speed are important, &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG&lt;/b&gt; will often be the more suitable choice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Is MMA welding still relevant?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Yes. Although more modern technologies are available, MMA is still very popular in construction, agriculture, and repair work because the equipment is simple, reliable, and no shielding gas is required.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Conclusion&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Both &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG&lt;/b&gt;, and &lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA&lt;/b&gt; welding have their own advantages and areas of application. There is no universally best process—everything depends on the material, the scope of work, the required quality, and the working conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG&lt;/b&gt; is the best choice when work speed, productivity, and versatility are important.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;TIG&lt;/b&gt; is suitable when maximum precision, the highest seam quality, and an aesthetic result are required.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA&lt;/b&gt; is a reliable solution for repair work, construction, and outdoor work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;When choosing a welding machine, always evaluate what materials you will weld, how often the unit will be used, and what functions will be needed for everyday work. Properly selected equipment will significantly make the work easier and ensure a high-quality result for many years.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                <title>How to choose a welding machine? A complete guide for beginners and professionals</title>
                <link>http://www.industar.lv/news/params/post/5274090/how-to-choose-a-welding-machine-a-complete-guide-for-beginners</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <description>&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/medium/how_to_choose_welding_machine.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;how_to_choose_welding_machine.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr class=&quot;moze-more-divider&quot; style=&quot;border-width: 2px 0px 0px; border-style: dashed none none; border-color: rgb(159, 172, 189) currentcolor currentcolor; border-image: initial; margin-top: 12px; font-family: Greycliff, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Buying a welding machine is an investment that can last for many years, so it is important to choose equipment that meets your needs. There are hundreds of different models available on the market—from simple MMA inverters to professional MIG/MAG and TIG welding machines with modern features such as Synergy, Pulse, and Double Pulse. If you don’t know where to start, this guide will help you understand the main differences and choose the most suitable welding machine.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;First, determine what jobs you will need the welding machine for&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Before comparing different models and prices, it is important to understand which jobs will be performed most often. This is exactly what will determine which type of welding machine will be the most suitable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you plan to weld a few times a year—repair a trailer, gates, a fence, or agricultural machinery—an expensive industrial machine is not necessary. On the other hand, if welding is daily work in an auto repair shop, metalworking, or manufacturing, it is important to choose a professional machine with a high duty cycle and high reliability.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Think about the following questions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;How often will you weld?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;What thickness of metal do you plan to weld?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;What materials will be used—carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Will the work take place in a workshop or on-site?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Is a 230 V or 400 V power supply available?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The more precisely you answer these questions, the easier it will be to find the most suitable welding equipment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;color: rgb(63, 73, 84); font-size: 19px;&quot;&gt;Which welding process should you choose?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;One of the most important selection criteria is the type of welding. Each process has its own advantages and applications.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MMA – electrode welding&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;MMA, or manual arc welding with electrodes, is the simplest and most universal solution. This process is especially popular in households, farms, and repair work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Advantages of MMA:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;easy to use;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;low purchase price;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;no shielding gas required;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;possible to weld outdoors in windy conditions;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;suitable for welding thicker steel.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you need a reliable machine for small repair jobs, MMA is often the best choice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG – the fastest and most universal solution&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;MIG/MAG welding is the most widely used process in professional metalworking. During welding, wire is fed automatically, which significantly speeds up the work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Advantages of MIG/MAG:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;high productivity;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;easier to learn than TIG welding;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;neat weld seams;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;possible to weld thin and thick materials;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;suitable for long-term work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you plan to regularly weld metal structures, trailers, car bodies, or other products, MIG/MAG will be the most universal solution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-style: normal; color: rgb(63, 73, 84); font-size: 19px;&quot;&gt;TIG – maximum precision&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;TIG welding ensures the highest weld quality. It allows you to obtain clean, precise, and aesthetically pleasing seams without spatter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;TIG welding is suitable for:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;stainless steel;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;aluminum;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;thin materials;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;the food industry;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;decorative metal products;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;high-quality structures.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Although TIG welding requires greater skill, the result is significantly higher quality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;What welding current is needed?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The power of a welding machine is specified in amperes (A). The higher the current, the thicker the material that can be welded with quality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;As a guideline:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;up to 140 A – small household repair jobs;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;180–220 A – a universal solution for home and farm;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;250–300 A – professional use;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;over 300 A – industry and intensive operation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;It is important to remember that higher power is not always the best choice. For many users, a 200–220 A welding machine is completely sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;230 V or 400 V?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;This is one of the most frequently asked questions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;230 V welding machines&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Suitable for homes, garages, and mobile work. They can be connected to a standard electrical outlet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;400 V welding machines&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Designed for professional workshops and production. They provide higher power, more stable arc burning, and a higher duty cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If welding is your everyday job, a 400 V unit will be a better long-term investment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-style: normal; color: rgb(63, 73, 84); font-size: 19px;&quot;&gt;What is duty cycle?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Duty cycle shows how long a welding machine can operate continuously at a specified current over a ten-minute period.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Example:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;60% at 250 A&lt;/b&gt; means the machine can weld for six minutes, after which four minutes are needed for cooling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The higher the duty cycle, the more suitable the machine is for intensive professional use.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Is it worth buying a synergic welding machine?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you are buying a MIG/MAG welding machine, synergic control is one of the most useful features.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The Synergy system automatically adjusts voltage and wire feed speed according to the selected material, wire diameter, and welding current. This significantly reduces setup time and helps achieve a high-quality weld even for users with little experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;What are Pulse and Double Pulse?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Pulse technology provides a more controlled welding arc and lower heat input into the material. It is especially useful for welding aluminum and stainless steel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Double Pulse additionally creates an even and visually appealing weld bead that often resembles a TIG weld.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;If you regularly work with aluminum or high-quality structures, these functions are very valuable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-style: normal; color: rgb(63, 73, 84); font-size: 19px;&quot;&gt;What additional features are useful?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Modern welding machines offer a range of features that improve work quality and comfort.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The most useful features:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Synergic control;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Pulse and Double Pulse;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Hot Start;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Arc Force;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;VRD;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Burn Back;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Pre Gas and Post Gas adjustment;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Spot welding;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;2T/4T mode;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;inductance adjustment;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Spool Gun support.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;When choosing a professional welding machine, pay attention to which of these features you will actually need for your work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Most common mistakes when choosing a welding machine&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Many buyers focus only on price without assessing their needs. As a result, after a short time they have to purchase a more powerful model.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;The most common mistakes:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;choosing a machine that is too weak;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;insufficient duty cycle;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;not taking the power supply capacity into account;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;not evaluating the materials to be welded;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;not paying attention to the warranty and availability of spare parts.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;A high-quality welding machine is a long-term investment, so it is often more cost-effective to choose a slightly higher-class model.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit&quot;&gt;Conclusion&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Choosing the right welding machine starts with assessing your needs. There is no single universal model that suits absolutely everyone. For home users, a quality MMA or synergic MIG/MAG welding machine is often sufficient, while professionals are advised to choose a more powerful unit with a high duty cycle and modern features such as Synergy, Pulse, or Double Pulse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot; class=&quot;moze-start&quot;&gt;Before purchasing, compare not only the price and technical specifications, but also the manufacturer’s reputation, warranty terms, service availability, and spare parts supply. A well-chosen welding machine will serve for many years and will allow you to work safely, efficiently, and with professional results.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                <title>IDEAL Welding Equipment: PRO, EXPERT and BLACK Series — A Professional Choice for the Baltics</title>
                <link>http://www.industar.lv/news/params/post/5320920/ideal-welding-equipment-pro-expert-and-black-series-a-professional-choice</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <description>&lt;p data-pm-slice=&quot;1 1 []&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Looking for a welding machine for your workshop, production facility or automotive repair business?&lt;/strong&gt; The IDEAL range includes MIG/MAG welders, TIG AC/DC welding machines, MMA inverters and plasma cutting equipment. IDEAL PRO, EXPERT and BLACK Series models offer options for different welding processes, materials and performance requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-pm-slice=&quot;1 1 []&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIA Industar is the official representative of IDEAL welding machines, equipment and accessories in the Baltic states — Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.&lt;/strong&gt; At Industar.lv, you can explore the IDEAL range, compare models and get help choosing equipment for your work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;IDEAL — Welding Machines and Equipment for Different Applications&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Metal fabrication, component repairs and aluminium welding require different equipment capabilities. The IDEAL range covers several welding processes and equipment types.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul data-spread=&quot;false&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MIG/MAG welding machines and semi-automatic welders&lt;/strong&gt; — for workshops, metal fabrication and automotive body repairs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TIG welding machines&lt;/strong&gt; — for precise joints, stainless steel welding and, with an AC/DC model, aluminium welding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MMA welding inverters&lt;/strong&gt; — for welding with coated electrodes, installation work and repairs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Plasma cutting machines&lt;/strong&gt; — for cutting metal and preparing components for further processing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some IDEAL EXPERT model names also include a Pro designation, such as Pro4, Pro5 or Pro7. When choosing a welding machine, compare the processes, functions and technical specifications of the individual model.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;IDEAL PRO Welding Equipment&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h3&gt;IDEAL V-MIG 370 4x4 PRO MMA — A MIG/MAG Welder for Metal Fabrication&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEAL V-MIG 370 4x4 PRO MMA&lt;/strong&gt; is an inverter welding machine supporting MIG/MAG and MMA processes. It is suitable for workshops and metalworking applications that require a three-phase welding machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The model features a four-roll wire feed mechanism and operates from a 3 × 400 V power supply. The welding current adjustment range is 50–370 A in MIG mode and 50–280 A in MMA mode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key features:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul data-spread=&quot;false&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG/MAG and MMA welding in one machine;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;a four-roll mechanism for consistent wire feeding;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;compatibility with steel and aluminium welding wire;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;applications involving carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium with the appropriate equipment and shielding gas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/ideal-v-mig-370-4x4-pro-mma-welding-machine/&quot;&gt;View the IDEAL V-MIG 370 4x4 PRO MMA welding machine at Industar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;IDEAL EXPERT Welding Machines&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h3&gt;IDEAL EXPERT MIG 210 SYNERGIC Pro4 LCD — A Versatile Workshop Welder&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEAL EXPERT MIG 210 SYNERGIC Pro4 LCD&lt;/strong&gt; combines MIG/MAG, FLUX, TIG LIFT and MMA processes. It is suitable for maintenance, installation work, steel fabrication and automotive body repairs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The machine operates from a single-phase 230 V supply. Its four-inch LCD display makes settings easy to review, while synergic control helps with initial parameter selection. The JOB function stores settings for repeated tasks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key features:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul data-spread=&quot;false&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;four welding processes;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;manual and synergic MIG/MAG control;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPOT, 2T and 4T modes;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;welding parameter memory;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;HOT START and ARC FORCE functions in MMA mode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/expert-mig-210-synergic-pro4-lcd-welding-machine/&quot;&gt;View the IDEAL EXPERT MIG 210 SYNERGIC Pro4 LCD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;IDEAL EXPERT MIG 380W PULSE Pro7 LCD — Single-Pulse and Double-Pulse Welding&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEAL EXPERT MIG 380W PULSE Pro7 LCD&lt;/strong&gt; is a synergic, multifunctional inverter welding machine. It supports welding with shielding gas, self-shielded flux-cored wire, TIG LIFT and MMA processes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Single-pulse and double-pulse modes provide additional control over heat input and weld formation, particularly when welding aluminium and stainless steel. The model is suitable for metal fabrication, production applications and repair work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/expert-mig-380w-pulse-pro7-lcd-professional-water-cooled-inverter-welding-m/&quot;&gt;View the IDEAL EXPERT MIG 380W PULSE Pro7 LCD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;IDEAL EXPERT MULTI 230 PFC PULSE 4in1 Pro5 — MIG/MAG and TIG AC/DC in One Machine&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEAL EXPERT MULTI 230 PFC PULSE 4in1 Pro5&lt;/strong&gt; is an option for workshops that need to switch between welding processes and work with different materials.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The machine combines MIG/MAG, FLUX, TIG AC/DC, TIG PULSE and MMA. Single-pulse and double-pulse modes are available for MIG/MAG, while TIG AC supports welding aluminium and its alloys.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key features:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul data-spread=&quot;false&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;multiple welding processes in one machine;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;single-pulse and double-pulse MIG/MAG welding;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding with alternating and direct current;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;HF and LIFT arc ignition for TIG;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;SMART TIG and additional TIG adjustment functions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/ideal-expert-multi-230-pfc-pulse-4in1-pro5-welding-machine--tig-acdc/&quot;&gt;View the IDEAL EXPERT MULTI 230 PFC PULSE 4in1 Pro5 with TIG AC/DC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;IDEAL EXPERT TIG 222 AC/DC PFC PULSE Pro5 LCD — For Aluminium and Stainless Steel Welding&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEAL EXPERT TIG 222 AC/DC PFC PULSE Pro5 LCD&lt;/strong&gt; offers TIG welding with alternating and direct current, pulse modes and MMA welding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG AC and AC PULSE modes are intended for aluminium and its alloys. TIG DC modes support stainless steel, carbon steel and other suitable materials.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The model includes HF and LIFT ignition, SMART TIG, TIG SPOT, MULTITACK and TIG MIX functions. Its LCD touchscreen allows adjustment of pulse parameters, AC balance and shielding gas timing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/tig/ideal-expert-tig-222-acdc-pfc-pulse-pro5-lcd-professional-tigmma-welder/&quot;&gt;View the IDEAL EXPERT TIG 222 AC/DC PFC PULSE Pro5 LCD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;IDEAL EXPERT ARC 400 CELLULOSIC — An MMA Welder for Different Electrode Types&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEAL EXPERT ARC 400 CELLULOSIC&lt;/strong&gt; is a professional inverter welding machine for MMA and TIG DC welding with contact arc ignition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In MMA mode, it is designed for rutile, basic and cellulosic electrodes. The welding current range is 20–400 A. Adjustable HOT START and ARC FORCE functions allow the operator to adapt arc behaviour to the task.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/mma/ideal-expert-arc-400-cellulosic-inverter-welding-machine-400a-mma-tig-three/&quot;&gt;View the IDEAL EXPERT ARC 400 CELLULOSIC MMA/TIG welding machine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;IDEAL BLACK Series Welding Machines&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h3&gt;IDEAL TECNO MIG 210 PULSE LCD Black Series 4x4 — A Pulse MIG Welder with 230 V Power&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEAL TECNO MIG 210 PULSE LCD Black Series 4x4&lt;/strong&gt; is a synergic inverter welding machine for professional and workshop use. It supports MIG/MAG, MMA, TIG LIFT and MIG brazing of galvanised sheets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The model offers 15 synergic MIG/MAG modes, including PULSE and DOUBLE PULSE. Its maximum welding current is 200 A, and it operates from a single-phase 230 V supply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key features:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul data-spread=&quot;false&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;single-pulse and double-pulse MIG/MAG welding;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;applications involving steel, stainless steel and aluminium;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;an LCD display for parameter adjustment;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;welding with self-shielded flux-cored wire without shielding gas;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;compatibility with 2 kg or 5 kg wire spools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/ideal-tecno-mig-210-pulse-lcd-black-series-4x4-welding-machine-semi-automat/&quot;&gt;View the IDEAL TECNO MIG 210 PULSE LCD Black Series 4x4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;IDEAL TECNO MIG 337P PULSE LCD Black Series 4x4 — A 300 A Welder with Three-Phase Power&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEAL TECNO MIG 337P PULSE LCD Black Series 4x4&lt;/strong&gt; supports MIG/MAG, MMA, TIG LIFT and MIG brazing. It operates from a 3 × 400 V supply and offers a MIG/MAG current adjustment range of 30–300 A.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The machine includes 15 synergic MIG/MAG modes, single-pulse and double-pulse welding, and JOB parameter memory. It supports D200 and D300 wire spools weighing 5 kg and 15 kg respectively.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This model is worth considering for workshops that need a higher welding current range and the option to use larger wire spools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/ideal-tecno-mig-337p-pulse-lcd-black-series-4x4-welding-machine-semi-automa/&quot;&gt;View the IDEAL TECNO MIG 337P PULSE LCD Black Series 4x4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;IDEAL EXPERT Plasma Cutting Equipment&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h3&gt;IDEAL EXPERT PLASMA 45 PFC — For Metal Cutting and Component Preparation&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;A plasma cutter can complement a welding machine in a metalworking workshop. &lt;strong&gt;IDEAL EXPERT PLASMA 45 PFC&lt;/strong&gt; is designed for cutting carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass and copper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The machine features electronic cutting current adjustment, a digital display and PFC technology. Its compact design makes it suitable for workshop and on-site applications.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/plasma-cutting-machines/expert-plasma-45-pfc-professional-plasma-cutting-machine/&quot;&gt;View the IDEAL EXPERT PLASMA 45 PFC plasma cutting machine&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;How to Choose an IDEAL Welding Machine&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start by identifying the requirements of your work:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul data-spread=&quot;false&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Material:&lt;/strong&gt; steel, stainless steel or aluminium.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Welding process:&lt;/strong&gt; MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA or a combination of processes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Power supply:&lt;/strong&gt; single-phase 230 V or three-phase 400 V.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Workload:&lt;/strong&gt; the required welding current and duty cycle at that current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Equipment:&lt;/strong&gt; the torch, cables, wire feed rollers and other necessary accessories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;For a multifunctional welding machine, compare IDEAL EXPERT MIG and MULTI models. If pulse MIG/MAG welding is a priority, explore EXPERT PULSE and BLACK Series machines. For TIG welding of aluminium, choose a machine with TIG AC/DC capabilities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Frequently Asked Questions&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Where Can I Buy IDEAL Welding Machines in Latvia?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;IDEAL PRO, EXPERT and BLACK Series equipment is available to browse at Industar.lv. SIA Industar is the official representative of IDEAL welding machines, equipment and accessories in the Baltic states.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Do IDEAL BLACK Series Welders Support Double-Pulse Welding?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes. The TECNO MIG 210 PULSE LCD and TECNO MIG 337P PULSE LCD Black Series models featured in this article support PULSE and DOUBLE PULSE modes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Which IDEAL Machine Should I Choose for Aluminium Welding?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;For MIG/MAG welding, check the individual model’s aluminium welding capabilities and equipment requirements. For TIG welding, choose a machine with an AC mode, such as the EXPERT TIG 222 AC/DC Pro5 or EXPERT MULTI 230 Pro5.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;IDEAL Welding Equipment at Industar.lv&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Choose an IDEAL welding machine for your work.&lt;/strong&gt; The PRO, EXPERT and BLACK Series range includes multifunctional workshop welders, TIG AC/DC machines, MMA inverters and plasma cutters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/e-shop/params/search/ideal/&quot;&gt;Explore IDEAL welding machines and accessories in the Industar online shop&lt;/a&gt; or contact our team to discuss model capabilities, equipment packages and availability.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIA Industar — the official IDEAL representative in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Phone: +371 28 3232 82&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.industar.lv/contacts-1/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get advice on choosing IDEAL welding equipment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                <link>http://www.industar.lv/news/params/post/4733104/happy-holidays-and-a-wonderful-new-2025-year</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <description>&lt;hr class=&quot;moze-more-divider&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/DALLE_2024-12-06_15_02_20_-_A_festive_Christmas_card_for_a_metalworking_and_welding_shop__showcasing_a_unique_Christmas_tree_made_of_stacked_metallic_tools_such_as_wrenches__plie-2.png&quot; alt=&quot;DALLE_2024-12-06_15_02_20_-_A_festive_Christmas_card_for_a_metalworking_and_welding_shop__showcasing_a_unique_Christmas_tree_made_of_stacked_metallic_tools_such_as_wrenches__plie-2.png&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎄 Dear Friends! 🎄&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As Christmas and the New Year 2025 approach, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our new and loyal customers for your trust and support! 💫&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;May this festive season bring warmth, joy, and happiness to your homes, and may the upcoming year open doors to new opportunities, success, and fulfilled dreams!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are honored to be a part of your journey and look forward to continuing to serve you with care and excellence in the year ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Warm wishes,&lt;br&gt;SIA Industar Team&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎅🏻✨ Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year! 🎉&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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                <link>http://www.industar.lv/news/params/post/4726483/welding-shielding-gases-briefly</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical Gases in Welding: CO₂, Argon, and Argon-CO₂ Mixtures&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The choice of shielding gas in welding has a significant impact on the final result – weld quality, process efficiency, and overall cost. Different gases are used depending on the welding method, materials, and desired outcome. Let’s take a closer look at the most common gases – &lt;b&gt;carbon dioxide (CO₂)&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;argon&lt;/b&gt;, and &lt;b&gt;argon-CO₂ mixtures&lt;/b&gt;, their characteristics, and their applications.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr class=&quot;moze-more-divider&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;b&gt;1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CO₂ is an economical and widely available gas commonly used in steel welding.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Properties:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;CO₂ is an active gas that reacts with the base material during welding. It provides deep penetration and creates a robust weld joint.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Applications:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Used in MIG/MAG welding.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ideal for welding thick steel and construction materials.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Frequently applied in industrial projects where durability is prioritized over appearance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Advantages:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Affordable and effective for thicker materials.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Suitable for heavy-duty and large-scale projects.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Disadvantages:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Produces more spatter compared to other gases.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Weld surfaces may lack a smooth, aesthetic finish.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;b&gt;2. Argon (Ar)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Argon is an inert gas that ensures high-quality and precise welds.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Properties:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Being chemically inactive, argon creates a protective layer around the welding area, preventing oxidation and ensuring a stable arc.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Applications:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Used in TIG MIG welding, especially for non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper) and stainless steel.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Suitable for thin materials and projects requiring aesthetic welds.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Advantages:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Clean and smooth welds.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Minimal spatter formation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ideal for precise and delicate tasks.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Disadvantages:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Higher cost compared to CO₂.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Less effective for welding thicker materials.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;b&gt;3. Argon-CO₂ Mixtures&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;These mixtures offer a versatile solution, combining the benefits of argon and CO₂.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Properties:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Typical mixtures contain 75–95% argon and 5–25% CO₂. This semi-active gas mixture provides a stable arc, good penetration, and reduced spatter.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Applications:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Commonly used in MIG/MAG welding for both thin and medium-thickness steel.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ideal for versatile applications where both quality and practicality are important.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Advantages:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Produces less spatter compared to pure CO₂.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;More stable welding process.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cleaner welds, suitable for a wide range of projects.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Disadvantages:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;More expensive than CO₂.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;b&gt;What Do Professionals Choose?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;CO₂:&lt;/b&gt; Professionals use this for cost-effective solutions in heavy-duty construction and thicker steel materials.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Argon:&lt;/b&gt; A top choice for TIG welders working with aluminum, stainless steel, or other non-ferrous metals. It’s essential for achieving high-quality, aesthetic welds.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Argon-CO₂ Mixtures:&lt;/b&gt; A versatile option favored by both beginners and professionals for MIG/MAG welding and projects involving various steel thicknesses.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;b&gt;Conclusion&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;The choice of gas depends on your needs and project requirements:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Opt for &lt;b&gt;CO₂&lt;/b&gt; for cost savings and deep penetration in heavy materials.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Choose &lt;b&gt;Argon&lt;/b&gt; for precision and superior weld quality.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Go with &lt;b&gt;Argon-CO₂ mixtures&lt;/b&gt; for a balanced and practical solution.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Selecting the right gas not only ensures a technically sound weld but also enhances its visual appeal.&lt;/p&gt;

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                <title>SPARTUS welding equipment, machines!</title>
                <link>http://www.industar.lv/news/params/post/4642936/spartus-welding-equipment-machines</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/news/params/post/4642936/spartus-welding-equipment-machines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/medium/spartus_banner_big_eng.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;spartus_banner_big_eng.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;color: rgb(102, 113, 127); font-size: 14px;&quot;&gt;Welding is the most popular and universal method of joining metals. In areas where we must meet the highest quality requirements, standard solutions may prove insufficient. &lt;/b&gt;In today&#039;s reality, where every customer is looking for measurable savings, SPARTUS is the brand that ensures meeting the expectations of welders and achieving the required welding quality at a reasonable price. Industar SIA - the official representative of SPARTUS welding machines, devices and equipment in the Baltic countries!&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr class=&quot;moze-more-divider&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SPARTUS welding machines and equipment: innovation and reliability in the world of welding&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the welding industry, choosing the most suitable equipment is essential to ensure quality and safe work. SPARTUS is one of the leading brands offering high-end welding machines and equipment suitable for both professionals and amateurs. SPARTUS products are distinguished by innovation, precision and reliability, ensuring the highest level of quality in welding processes.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Advantages of the SPARTUS brand!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Technological innovations - SPARTUS is constantly working on the development of new solutions that make welding processes simpler, more efficient and safer. Modern welding equipment is equipped with highly developed control systems that allow precise adjustment of welding parameters.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wide range of welding equipment - SPARTUS offers a diverse range of welding equipment, including MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA and plasma cutting equipment. This allows you to choose the most suitable equipment depending on the material to be welded and the specifics of the work.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;High performance - SPARTUS machines are known for their high durability and performance. The equipment is able to work in intensive and long-term modes, ensuring high productivity and reliability even in the most demanding conditions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;User-friendly design – SPARTUS welding machines and equipment are designed with user convenience in mind. The ergonomic design and easy-to-understand control options make working with these devices comfortable and intuitive even for less experienced welders.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guaranteed high level of safety - SPARTUS have gained recognition for strict safety norms that are followed in all phases of production. The equipment is equipped with protection systems that protect both the equipment and the user from possible dangerous situations during work.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-size: 14px;&quot;&gt;SPARTUS main equipment categories&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG/MAG welding machines – These machines are perfect for joining metal products where a high level of precision is required. MIG/MAG welding machines provide fast and efficient work, making them suitable for various industrial and construction projects.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding equipment – Suitable for working with various materials, especially stainless steel and aluminum welding. SPARTUS TIG machines offer high precision, making them ideal for delicate and complex jobs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding machines – MMA technology is suitable for welding different metals, and SPARTUS machines in this category are durable and adaptable to different working conditions. They are especially suitable for working outdoors and in places where greater mobility is required.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plasma cutting machines - SPARTUS also offers high-performance plasma cutting machines that can easily and precisely cut metal of various thicknesses. This equipment is effective in providing smooth and precise cutting edges.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Additional equipment and accessories&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition to welding equipment, SPARTUS also offers various additional equipment, such as welding masks, protective suits, welding accessories and other accessories. SPARTUS welding masks are distinguished by high-quality automatic tinting, ensuring optimal eye protection and comfort during long-term work.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS welding machines and equipment are a reliable solution for professional welders and companies looking for high-performance and sustainable tools. With a wide range of equipment and accessories, as well as modern technologies, SPARTUS is the choice that ensures a precise, safe and efficient welding process.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get acquainted with the offer of SPARTUS equipment:&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 200 welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/01_easymig200_a02-1bb7cc0fed325955212dc6add59da2fe.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 200 welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SYNERGIC MIG 3 in one&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 200 is a semi-automatic welding machine made using inverter technology. Allows welding in inert and active gas shield (MIG/MAG), coated electrode (MMA) and TIG lift with arc ignition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The maximum welding current for the MIG method is 200A, and for MMA and TIG Lift - 160A. The device is operated from a single-phase network 230V.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The easy-to-use control panel allows you to quickly adjust the welding parameters. EasyMIG 200 is characterized by a simple synergy in which only the wire diameter is determined for the selected gas. The device has functions that support the welding process:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Back burning function,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;inductance adjustment,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;voltage compensation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Light EasyMIG is equipped with a two-roll welding wire feeder, which ensures a smooth and even supply of welding wire. Application example: workshop work, outdoor repair work, automotive industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~1× 230V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 40 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16 - 24V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 2 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire feed speed 3 - 18m/min&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 5kg / ∅200mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional MIG functions Burn Back, Pregas, Aftergas, Inductance control&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 20 - 160A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Downslope 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 20 - 160A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 26.4A / TIG 14.4A / MMA 23.2A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.93&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 85%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class F&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 10 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 400 x 195 x 270mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 200&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 150 3m&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• work clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose with tapes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-200-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1 class=&quot;moze-start&quot; style=&quot;font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;&quot;&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 210S welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;


&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/01_easymig_210s_a02-efd51bd71681434f0a1be2aa996f6a9e.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 210S welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SYNERGIC MIG / MAG WELDING&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 210S is a modern semi-automatic inverter welding machine based on IGBT transistors. It provides welding using a consumable electrode protected by inert (MIG) or active (MAG) gas, covered electrode welding (MMA) and TIG lift welding. In addition, the device, thanks to the possibility of changing the welding polarity, allows welding with fusible core welding wire without gas. The maximum welding current for the MIG/MAG/TIG method is 200A. For the MMA welding method, it is 160A. The device is operated from a single-phase network 230V.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG210S is equipped with synergistic programs for MIG/MAG welding with steel wires with a diameter of 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.0 mm. In addition, the device has the ability to manually adjust the set parameters. A simple reversal of polarity allows self-shielding wire welding without gas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks to the use of modern technological solutions, the welder is equipped with several functions that support the welding process:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T / 4T – possibility to choose one of two operating modes (MIG/MAG)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;welding inductance adjustment - face fusion width and depth control (MIG/MAG), welding chip reduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start - Easier Electrode Ignition (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force – easier welding in forced positions (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD – Reduced Open Circuit Voltage (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional two-roller feeder ensures smooth and even feeding of welding wire. Stable output parameters ensure high-quality welding. Examples of use: workshop, portable repair, automotive, exhaust muffler welding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~1× 230V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16.5 - 24V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 2 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire feed speed 2 - 12.5m/min&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 5kg / ∅200mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition to the MIG function, inductance control, wire check, polarity reversal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 - 160A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 35A / TIG 26A / MMA 33A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.76&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 85%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class H&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 9 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 470 x 190 x 330mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 210S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 150 3m&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• work clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose with tapes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-210s-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 210LED welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/easymig210led_01-c655973db438db1d8c3e3d19b3fdeb23.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 210LED welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;EasyMIG 210LED – SMALL AND SIMPLE SYNERGIC INVERTER WELDING MACHINE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 210LED is a small semi-automatic welding machine made of inverter technology using IGBT. Enables welding methods: MIG/MAG, TIG Lifting current up to 200A and MMA up to 160A. It is powered from a single-phase 230V source.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE PORTABLE INVERTER WELDING MACHINE FOR EVERYONE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The EasyMIG 210LED is an intuitive welding machine characterized by simplicity, which is sure to be appreciated by novice welders. Thanks to its light weight and compact design, it is perfect as a portable semi-automatic welding machine. Any maintenance job in the field is an ideal job for this machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A simple and intuitive LED display allows you to easily manage the parameters of the welding machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;3 WELDING METHODS IN ONE MACHINE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MIG SYNERGY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG210LED is equipped with synergistic programs for MIG/MAG welding with steel wires with a diameter of 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.0 mm. In addition, the device has the ability to manually adjust the set parameters. The other parameters will be adjusted automatically by the device.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The devices have several functions that support MIG / MAG welding processes:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inductance – controls the width and depth of fusion, reduces the amount of welding spatter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Possibility of welding in two working modes: 2T/4T.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Manual mode&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The device also works in manual mode. It allows you to set all welding parameters according to the user&#039;s individual requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Reverse polarity&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;External welding polarity reversal EasyMIG 210LED allows welding with self-shielding wires without gas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Wire feeder&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The built-in two-reel wire feeder ensures a stable supply of welding wire. A small reel significantly relieves the machine, which is an undoubted advantage during transportation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;TIG Lift welding&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The EasyMIG 210LED provides TIG Lift welding with a high duty cycle of 60%. The device works with a TIG gun with a valve (SPE17V-4-H100-X-SK35 is recommended)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MMA welding&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;moze-justify&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;The machine allows for basic MMA welding. Built-in features to support this process include:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;moze-justify&quot;&gt;Hot Start – for easier electrode ignition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force – for easier welding in forced positions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD – lower no-load voltage, increased work safety.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;APPLICATION&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 210LED is made according to the latest trends in the production of welding equipment. The compact size and simplicity make this machine the perfect device for small repairs and renovations. It is also used in widely understood hobby and workshop work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;EQUIPMENT&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 210LED is available in special packaging. In addition to the source, the kit includes an MMA cable assembly, a gas hose and an EasyMIG 150 MIG gun. Such a package makes the EasyMIG 210LED machine completely ready for operation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~1× 230V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16.5 - 24V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 2 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire feed speed 2 - 12.5m/min.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 5kg / ∅200mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.0 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 39 / TIG 29 / MMA 34&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.73&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 77%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class H&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 10 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 470 x 190 x 330mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 210LED&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 150 3m&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• work clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose with tapes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-210led-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 207 DUAL PULSE LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/easymig207dp_02-69c02043ba038d7c45db529073219c2f.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 207 DUAL PULSE LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 207DP - SYNERGIC MIG UNIT WITH DOUBLE PULSE FUNCTION&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 207DP is a semi-automatic welder based on IGBT transistor technology. It enables synergic MIG/MAG dual pulse welding, synergic MIG/MAG pulse welding, synergic MIG/MAG welding, TIG Lift welding and MMA welding with coated electrodes. The maximum welding current for all methods is 200A. The device is powered by a single-phase 230V power supply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The EasyMIG 207DP is equipped with a dual-drive wire feeder that allows you to work with wire diameters from 0.6 mm to 1.2 mm. Thanks to synergistic programs, the device is extremely user-friendly. Just specify the type of material, wire diameter and gas, and the welder will automatically adjust the parameters. In addition, the user can manually adjust the settings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The main advantage of the device is the pulse welding function (with one or two pulses). The application of the double pulse in the MIG/MAG method allows to obtain high-quality and aesthetic seams comparable to the TIG method. Adjusting the pulse frequency and amplitude allows you to adapt the welding process to different needs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The advantages of using two pulses in the MIG/MAG method are as follows:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;High aesthetic weld appearance (scallop effect)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Greater welding efficiency compared to the TIG method&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reduced thermal distortion compared to the TIG method&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Easier aluminum welding that requires less operator skill compared to the TIG method.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition, the EasyMIG 207DP has several functions that support the welding process, such as:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T mode, which allows you to select one of the two operating modes of the microswitch&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inductance adjustment to control welding width and penetration depth (MIG/MAG), limiting spatter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spot welding mode&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start, Mild Electrode Ignition (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Voltage compensation - if the supply voltage fluctuates within ±15% of the rated voltage, the device can still operate normally.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The welder is equipped with a modern LCD display, which allows you to easily and quickly adjust the welding parameters and manage the functions of the device.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks to its compact size and lightweight design, the EasyMIG 207DP is a portable welding device. Ease of use and advanced welding functions make the EasyMIG 207DP an ideal tool for both industrial facilities and workshops.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Manufacturer:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS®&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~1× 230V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 40 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16 - 24V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 2 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 5kg / ∅200mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.6 - 1.2 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spot welding yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional MIG functions DUAL PULSE, inductance, pre-gas, post-gas, pulsation, manual parameter adjustment, inductance control, gas test, wire test&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 20 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 20 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 27.6A / MMA 32.2A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.93&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 85%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class F&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 11.5 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 400x195x270mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 207DP&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 240 3m with graphite wire spacer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• wire guide roller 1.0-1.2U fi30 + additional 0.8-1.0V fi30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• work clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-207-dual-pulse-lcd-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 215 LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/01_easymig215_a02-574206784fc2dbb3756aeb6cdebb0571.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 215 LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SYNERGIC MIG EQUIPMENT WITH LCD DISPLAY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 215 is a modern semi-automatic inverter welding machine based on IGBT transistors. It provides welding using a consumable electrode protected by inert (MIG) or active (MAG) gas, covered electrode welding (MMA) and TIG lift welding. In addition, the device, thanks to the possibility of changing the welding polarity, allows welding with fusible core welding wire without gas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 215 is equipped with a synergy system for MIG/MAG welding with steel wire with a diameter of 0.6 / 0.8 /1.0 mm and 1.0 mm aluminum wire with the possibility of manually changing the parameters. You can choose the following programs: CO2 steel, mixed steel, aluminum, core wire welding. The device also works in manual welding mode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A simple reversal of polarity allows self-shielding wire welding without gas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks to the use of modern technological solutions, the welder is equipped with several functions that support the welding process:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T / 4T – possibility to choose one of two operating modes (MIG/MAG)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding inductance adjustment - face fusion width and depth control (MIG/MAG), welding chip reduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start - Easier Electrode Ignition (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force – easier welding in forced positions (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD – Reduced Open Circuit Voltage (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The modern LCD allows you to easily and quickly set the welding voltage and manage the functions of the machine. Once the parameters have been corrected, the display presents the weld shape and graphically shows the recommended material thickness for the current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional two-roller feeder ensures smooth and even feeding of welding wire. Stable output parameters ensure high-quality welding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Examples of use: workshop, portable repair, automotive, exhaust muffler welding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~1× 230V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16.5 - 24V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 2 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire feed speed 2 - 12.5m/min&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 5kg / ∅200mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional MIG function inductance control, coil gun, wire check, polarity reversal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 - 180A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 32A / TIG 26A / MMA 33A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.76&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 85%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class H&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 12 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 490 x 230 x 330mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set includes:&lt;/b&gt; • EasyMIG 215 • MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 150 3m • Electrode holder • Work clamp • Gas hose • User manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-215-lcd-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;iframe class=&quot;moze-iframe&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-Ox0JHGpVY&quot; height=&quot;360px&quot; width=&quot;640px&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;allowfullscreen&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 217 DUAL PULSE LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/01_easymig217dp_a-805daa8a9fc51d2153832579ebcad589.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 217 DUAL PULSE LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 217DP is a modern semi-automatic inverter welding machine manufactured using state-of-the-art IGBT power transistors. It enables: &lt;/b&gt;MIG/MAG synergic double pulse welding, MIG/MAG synergic pulse welding, MIG/MAG synergic welding, MIG/MAG welding in manual setting mode, TIG Lift welding, MMA coated electrode welding. In addition, the device allows you to weld with self-shielding wire without gas, thanks to the possibility of changing the welding polarity. The maximum welding current for MIG/MAG/TIG/MMA methods is 200A. The device is powered by a single-phase 230 V source.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The modern LCD display allows you to easily and quickly set the welding voltage and manage the functions of the device. By adjusting the parameters, the display determines the dependence of the welding shape on the voltage, graphically indicating the recommended material thickness for the selected current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The EasyMIG 217DP provides wire work with a diameter of 0.8-1.2 mm. The device, equipped with synergistic programs, also allows manual corrections of the set parameters. Pulse current welding is an additional advantage of the device. MIG/MAG double-pulse welding allows to obtain a quality and aesthetic weld, which is comparable to the TIG method.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Advantages of using MIG/MAG double pulse:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;high aesthetics (husk effect),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;higher welding efficiency compared to the TIG method,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;smaller thermal deformations compared to the TIG method,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;when welding aluminum, the operator needs less skill with the TIG method.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;For easier and more efficient work, EasyMIG 217DP is equipped with functions supporting the welding process, such as:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T – selection of one of two operating modes (MIG/MAG),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inductance - adjustment of welding inductance - control of welding surface width and penetration depth (MIG/MAG), reduces the amount of welding spatter,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Coil gun – light and durable welding gun, with built-in wire feeder and coil in the handle (MIG/MAG),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start – lighter electrode ignition (MMA),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force – more convenient welding in forced positions (MMA),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD - voltage reduction (MMA).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The built-in two-roll feeder ensures a stable supply of welding wire. Small, compact size and weight make EasyMIG 217DP a convenient welding machine. Ease of use and advanced welding capabilities make the EasyMIG 217DP an ideal device for both industrial facilities and workshops.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~1× 230V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 30 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 15.5 - 24.0&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 2 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 5kg / ∅200mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional MIG functions DUAL PULSE, inductance, synergic program, coil gun, polarity reversal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 37A / TIG 28A / MMA 43A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.73&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 77%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class H&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 12&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 490 x 225 x 340 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 217DP&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 150 3m with graphite wire spacer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• steel lining coated&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• wire guide roller 1.0-1.2U fi30 + additional 0.8-1.0V fi30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• work clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-217-dual-pulse-lcd-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;iframe class=&quot;moze-iframe&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/nyWpzMgO8DE&quot; height=&quot;360px&quot; width=&quot;640px&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;allowfullscreen&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 225 LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/easymig225_a01-ad1dd4152dd989d801342371b997c4a9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 225 LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SYNERGIC MIG EQUIPMENT WITH LCD DISPLAY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 225 is a modern semi-automatic inverter welding machine based on IGBT transistors. It provides welding using a consumable electrode protected by inert (MIG) or active (MAG) gas, covered electrode welding (MMA) and TIG lift welding. In addition, the device, thanks to the possibility of changing the welding polarity, allows welding with flux cored welding wire without gas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 225 is equipped with a synergy system for MIG/MAG welding with steel wire with a diameter of 0.6 / 0.8 /1.0 mm and 1.0 mm aluminum wire with the possibility of manually changing the parameters. You can choose the following programs: CO2 steel, mixed steel, aluminum, core wire welding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The device also works in manual welding mode. A simple reversal of polarity allows self-shielding wire welding without gas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks to the use of modern technological solutions, the welder is equipped with several functions that support the welding process:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T / 4T – possibility to choose one of two operating modes (MIG/MAG)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;welding inductance adjustment - face fusion width and depth control (MIG/MAG), welding chip reduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start - Easier Electrode Ignition (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force – easier welding in forced positions (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD - Reduced Open Circuit Voltage (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The modern LCD allows you to easily and quickly set the welding voltage and manage the functions of the machine. Once the parameters have been corrected, the display presents the weld shape and graphically shows the recommended material thickness for the current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The high-quality two-roll wire feeder ensures stable feeding of steel wire, stainless steel wire and aluminum wire. Despite its small compact size and weight, the machine is compatible with standard spools of welding wire D200 and D300 weighing up to 15 kg. Stable output parameters guarantee correct welding quality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Examples of use: workshop, portable repair, automotive, exhaust muffler welding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~1× 230V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 220A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16.5 - 25V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 2 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire feed speed 2 - 12.5m/min&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 15kg / ∅200/300mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional MIG function inductance control, coil gun, wire check, polarity reversal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 220A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 -200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 37A / TIG 28A / MMA 39A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.76&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 85%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class H&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 19 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 570 x 265 x 460 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 225&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 150 3m&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• work clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose with tapes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-225-lcd-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;iframe class=&quot;moze-iframe&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rx4z0cD53W4&quot; height=&quot;360px&quot; width=&quot;640px&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;allowfullscreen&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;p&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 227DP – PRECISION, VERSATILITY AND EFFICIENCY IN ONE DEVICE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 227DP is a semi-automatic welding machine that combines advanced IGBT inverter technology with unrivaled versatility. Its advanced design allows it to perform many complex welding tasks with unmatched precision and efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The SPARTUS® EasyMIG 227DP welding machine expands the horizons of welding by offering not only traditional manual MIG/MAG welding, but also advanced solutions such as welding using synergistic programs, MIG pulse welding and even MIG welding with double pulse, thus adapting to a wide variety of welding applications. needs. Thanks to this device, every project becomes easier, and in addition, the ability to weld with self-shielded wire eliminates the need for an external shielding gas, which is a significant plus for those who want to reduce additional costs. In addition, the device is equipped with the ability to work with a coil gun, increasing its versatility. Maximum welding currents reach 220A MIG/MAG/TIG and 200A MMA, ensuring high efficiency in various welding applications.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MODERN LCD DISPLAY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The advanced LCD display not only makes it easier to set up and control the device, but also helps you manage its functions. In addition, the graphic representation of the weld shape&#039;s dependence on voltage facilitates the selection of appropriate parameters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;EXCELLENT WELDING QUALITY DUE TO DOUBLE PULSATION&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dual pulsation in the MIG/MAG method provides an aesthetic and quality weld comparable to the TIG method, while increasing efficiency and reducing thermal distortion. It is ideal for precision work with aluminium, which requires less operator skill.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUALITIES THAT MAKE THE JOB APPROPRIATE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The EasyMIG 227DP is equipped with a series of functions that support the welding process, such as 2T/4T operation mode, inductance adjustment and Hot Start, Arc Force and VRD systems, making welding tasks even easier and more efficient.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The SPARTUS® EasyMIG 227DP combines precision, versatility and efficiency, raising the bar for welding projects. More than just a welding machine, it&#039;s a complete solution for welders who don&#039;t compromise on quality and efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~1× 230V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 220A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16.5 - 25.0V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 2 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 15kg / ∅200/300mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.8 /1.0 / 1.2&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional MIG functions DUAL PULSE, inductance, aftergas, pulsation, synergic program, manual parameter adjustment, inductance control, coil gun, slow feed, polarity reversal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 220A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 - 200A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 45 / TIG 35 / MMA 45&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.8&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η MIG 80.7 / TIG 78.5 / MMA 83&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class H&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 19.5 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 560 x 255 x 445 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 227DP&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPE 150 3m with graphite wire liner&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• steel lining coated&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• guide roller 1.0-1.2U fi30 + additional 0.8-1.0V fi30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• work clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-227-dual-pulse-lcd-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 265 LCD (4roll) welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/01easymig265_8-070b4960f1bfca050e4515693dbd6e90.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 265 LCD (4roll) welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;4-ROLL MIG EQUIPMENT WITH SYNERGY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 265 is a high-end semi-automatic welding machine made of inverter technology using IGBT, which allows welding with fusible electrode in inert and active gas shield (MIG/MAG), welding with covered electrode (MMA) and TiG Lift. friction arc welding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition, the device allows you to weld with self-shielding wire without gas, thanks to the possibility of changing the welding polarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The maximum welding current for MIG/MAG/TIG methods is 250A for MMA welding method is: 230A.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is powered by a three-phase 400 V power supply. The device is equipped with synergistic programs for MIG / MAG welding with steel wires in the diameter range of 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm. In addition, welders have the option to manually adjust the set parameters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Modern technological solutions made it possible to equip the device with several functions that support the welding process:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T / 4T – selection of one of two operating modes (MIG/MAG),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inductance - precise adjustment of the arc dynamics Wave Control provides complete control of the welding arc: it allows to reduce the amount of welding spatter and controls the width and depth of fusion,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Burn Back – precise adjustment of the welding wire burning speed allows you to limit the risk of the welding wire sticking to the contact tip,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Slow feed – the so-called soft start of the wire feeder, especially recommended during welding with high current strength and high wire feed speed. A smooth start of the wire feed eliminates the risk of welding defects at the beginning of welding,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start – for easier electrode ignition (MMA),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force – for easier welding in forced positions (MMA),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spool Gun – a light and durable welding gun with a built-in wire feeder, designed for MIG/MAG welding,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD – Lower Open Circuit Voltage (MMA).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;High-end four-roll wire feeder, provides stable feeding of steel, stainless steel and aluminum welding wire. Stable output parameters guarantee adequate welding quality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~3× 400V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 250A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16.5 - 26.5V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 4 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 15kg / ∅200/300mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter Stal 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm, Alu 1.0 / 1.2 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional MIG Functions Burn Back, Inductance, Synergic Program, Manual Parameter Adjustment, Coil Gun, Slow Feed, Reverse Polarity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 250A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 - 230A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 17 / TIG 13 / MMA 9A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.93&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 85%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class H&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 22 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 570 x 265 x 460 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 265&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 240 3m&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 2 x wire guide roller 1.0-1.2V fi30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Work Clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/4101052/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;iframe class=&quot;moze-iframe&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/W1NV0FkDYMc&quot; height=&quot;360px&quot; width=&quot;640px&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;allowfullscreen&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 315 LCD (4roll) welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/1easymig315_1-2dcce77dfb15ff50704465c9934eae34.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 315 LCD (4roll) welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SYNERGIC 4-ROLL MIG SEMI-AUTOMATIC&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 315 is a high-end semi-automatic welding machine made of inverter technology using IGBT, which allows welding with fusible electrode in inert and active gas shield (MIG/MAG), welding with covered electrode (MMA) and TiG Lift. friction arc welding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition, the device allows you to weld with self-shielding wire without gas, thanks to the possibility of changing the welding polarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The maximum welding current for MIG/MAG/TIG methods is 300A for MMA welding method is: 250A.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is powered by a three-phase 400 V power supply. The device is equipped with synergistic programs for MIG / MAG welding with steel wires in the diameter range of 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm. In addition, welders have the option to manually adjust the set parameters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Modern technological solutions made it possible to equip the device with several functions that support the welding process:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T / 4T – selection of one of two operating modes (MIG/MAG),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inductance - precise adjustment of the arc dynamics Wave Control provides complete control of the welding arc: it allows to reduce the amount of welding spatter and controls the width and depth of fusion,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Burn Back – precise adjustment of the welding wire burning speed allows you to limit the risk of the welding wire sticking to the contact tip,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Slow feed - the so-called soft start of the wire feed, especially recommended during welding with high current strength and high wire feed speed. A smooth start of the wire feed eliminates the risk of welding defects at the beginning of welding,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start – for easier electrode ignition (MMA),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force – for easier welding in forced positions (MMA),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spool Gun – a light and durable welding gun with a built-in wire feeder, designed for MIG/MAG welding,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD – Lower Open Circuit Voltage (MMA).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;High-end four-roll wire feeder, provides stable feeding of steel, stainless steel and aluminum welding wire. Stable output parameters guarantee adequate welding quality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~3× 400V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 300A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16.5 – 29V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 4 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 15kg / ∅200/300mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter Stal 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm, Alu 1.0 / 1.2 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional MIG Functions Burn Back, Inductance, Synergic Program, Manual Parameter Adjustment, Coil Gun, Slow Feed, Reverse Polarity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 300A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 - 250A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 17 / TIG 14 / MMA 13A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.93&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 85%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class H&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 22 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 570 x 265 x 460 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 315&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 360 3m&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 2 x wire guide roller 1.0-1.2V fi30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Work Clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-315-lcd-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 270 welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SYNERGIC IGBT COMPACT&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 270 is a modern, inverter and professional MIG/MAG welding machine with inert or active gas protection and welding with MMA coated electrodes. SPARTUS® EasyMIG 270 is powered by 400 V three-phase current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The maximum welding current of SPARTUS® EasyMIG 270 is 250A MIG/MAG and 230A MMA. 60% high duty cycle ensures stable output parameters during long welding work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 270 is equipped with a synergy system for MIG/MAG welding with the possibility to manually change the parameters. You can choose the following programs: CO2 steel, mixed steel, core wire welding. Synergy correction is signaled by a flashing LED on the device&#039;s panel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 270 has a set of functions to support the welding process: 2T/4T working mode, inductance adjustment, arc force, hot start and VRD.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A professional four-roller feeder provides a stable supply of welding wire. A durable, robust and compact design makes it the perfect equipment in difficult conditions, and there is an option to install a technical gas cylinder on the chassis of the machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 270 is a compact machine primarily designed for efficient welding of steel structures and work in difficult workshop conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~3× 400V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 250A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16.5 - 26.5V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 4 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire feed speed 2 - 15m/min&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 15kg / ∅200/300mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition to the MIG function, inductance control, wire check, polarity reversal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 250A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 - 220A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption 13A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.93&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 85%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class F&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 38 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 920 x 470 x 740 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 270&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 240 3m&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Additional 2 x wire guide roller 1.0-1.2 V fi30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Work clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Gas hose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• User manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-270-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 320 welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/easymig_320_006-b9df045430330188e80ecf5d134583f0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 320 welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;POWERFUL IGBT MIG EQUIPMENT WITH SYNERGY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 320 is a modern, inverter and professional MIG/MAG welding machine with inert or active gas protection and welding with MMA coated electrodes. SPARTUS® EasyMIG 320 is powered by 400 V three-phase current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The maximum welding current of SPARTUS® EasyMIG 320 is 300A MIG/MAG and 250A MMA. 60% high duty cycle ensures stable output parameters during long welding work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 320 is equipped with a synergy system for MIG/MAG welding with the possibility to manually change the parameters. You can choose the following programs: CO2 steel, mixed steel, core wire welding. Synergy correction is signaled by a flashing LED on the device&#039;s panel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 320 has a set of functions to support the welding process: 2T/4T working mode, inductance adjustment, arc force, hot start and VRD.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A professional four-roller feeder provides a stable supply of welding wire. A durable, robust and compact design makes it the perfect equipment in difficult conditions, and there is an option to install a technical gas cylinder on the chassis of the machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 320 is a compact machine primarily designed for efficient welding of steel structures and work in difficult workshop conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~3× 400V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 300A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16.5 - 29V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 4 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire feed speed 2 - 18m/min&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 15kg / ∅200/300mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition to the MIG function, inductance control, wire check, polarity reversal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 300A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 - 250A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power consumption 16A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.93&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 85%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class F&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 38 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 920 x 470 x 740 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Included:&lt;/b&gt; • EasyMIG 320 • MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 360 – 3m • Additional 2 x wire guide roller 1.0-1.2 V fi30 • Electrode holder • Work clamp • Gas hose • User manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-320-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 325 LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/easymig325_1c-255ca24476f5fad29fd248a246b097fa.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 325 LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SYNERGIC AND POWERFUL IGBT MIG WITH LCD DISPLAY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 325 is a modern, inverter and professional MIG/MAG welding machine with inert or active gas protection and welding with MMA coated electrodes. SPARTUS® EasyMIG 325 is powered by 400 V three-phase current. The maximum welding current of SPARTUS® EasyMIG 325 is 300A MIG/MAG and 250A MMA. 60% high duty cycle ensures stable output parameters during long welding work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 325 is equipped with a synergy system for MIG/MAG welding with the possibility to manually change the parameters. You can choose the following programs: CO2 steel, mixed steel, core wire welding. Synergy correction is signaled by a flashing LED on the device&#039;s panel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The machine is equipped with the following programs: CO2 steel, mixed steel, aluminum, core wire welding, as well as manual welding mode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 325 has a set of functions to support the welding process: 2T/4T working mode, inductance adjustment, arc force, hot start and VRD.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The modern LCD allows you to easily and quickly set the welding voltage and manage the functions of the machine. Once the parameters are fixed, the display sets the weld shape as a function of voltage and graphically shows the recommended material thickness for the given current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A professional four-roller feeder provides a stable supply of welding wire. A durable, robust and compact design makes it the perfect equipment in difficult conditions, and there is an option to install a technical gas cylinder on the chassis of the machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 325 is a compact machine primarily designed for efficient welding of steel structures and work in difficult workshop conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~3× 400V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 300A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 16.5 - 29V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 4 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire feed speed 2 - 18m/min&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 15kg / ∅200/300mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition to the MIG function, inductance control, wire check, polarity reversal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 300A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 -250A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power consumption 16A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.93&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 85%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class F&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 39 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 920 x 470 x 740 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• EasyMIG 325&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 360 3m&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 2x wire guide roller 1.0-1.2V fi30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Work Clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-325-lcd-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 375 LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/easymig375_01b-3d8e72df19ce9a86c0b896b6ff1f3139.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 375 LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SYNERGIC AND POWERFUL IGBT MIG WITH LCD DISPLAY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 375 this top class semi-automatic welding machine (compact type) made of inverter technology using IGBT. It allows gas inert and active arc welding MIG/MAG, metal arc welding (MMA) and TIG Lift with arc ignition. Thanks to the ability to change the polarity, it allows welding with self-shielding wire without gas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The maximum welding current is 350A for MIG/TIG, 300A for MMA and is powered by a three-phase 400V source.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The device is equipped with synergistic programs for MIG/MAG welding with steel wires 0.8-1.2mm in diameter. In addition, it is possible to manually correct the selected parameters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The use of modern technological solutions has allowed the device to be equipped with several functions that support welding processes:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T / 4T – selection of one of two operating modes (MIG/MAG).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inductance – adjustment of welding inductance – allows you to control the width and depth of fusion and reduce the amount of welding spatter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Burn Back – precise adjustment of the welding wire burning speed allows you to limit the risk of the welding wire sticking to the contact tip.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Slow feed – the so-called soft start of the wire feeder, especially recommended during welding with high current strength and high wire feed speed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start – for easier electrode ignition (MMA) Arc Force – for easier welding in forced positions (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD – Lower Open Circuit Voltage (MMA).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;High-class 4-roll wire feeder, provides stable feeding of steel, aluminum and stainless steel wire. Stable output parameters guarantee adequate welding quality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~3× 400V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 350A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Output working voltage 9.9 - 35V&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 4 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire feed speed 0.8 - 16m/min&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 15kg / ∅200/300mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition to the MIG function, inductance control, wire check, polarity reversal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 350A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 - 300A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption MIG 21 / MMA 19 / TIG 16A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.93&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 80%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class H&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 39 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 920 x 470 x 740mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• SPARTUS® EasyMIG 375 device&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 360 3m&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 2x wire guide roller 1.0-1.2V fi30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• work clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-375-lcd-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;SPARTUS EasyMIG 330 DUAL PULSE LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://site-862061.mozfiles.com/files/862061/catitems/easymig330_3-cd5e59570549f25bfc575c2802fb18fe.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;SPARTUS EasyMIG 330 DUAL PULSE LCD welding machine (semi-automatic)&quot;&gt;

&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 330 DP is a modern semi-automatic inverter welding machine, manufactured using state-of-the-art IGBT power transistors. &lt;/b&gt;It allows gas inert and active arc welding (MIG/MAG), metal arc welding (MMA) and TIG Lift with arc ignition. Thanks to the ability to change the polarity, it allows welding with self-shielding wire without gas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The maximum welding current is 300A MIG/MAG/TIG and 250A MMA. The machine is powered by a three-phase 400 V source.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The modern LCD allows you to easily and quickly set the welding voltage and manage the functions of the machine. During the correction of parameters, the display sets the dependence of the welding shape on the voltage and graphically shows the recommended material thickness for the given current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;EasyMIG 330DP is equipped with MIG/MAG synergistic programs, 0.8-1.2 mm in diameter, with the possibility of manual correction of parameters. Pulse current welding is an additional advantage of the device (pulse/double pulse). MIG/MAG two-pulse welding makes it possible to obtain a quality and aesthetic weld comparable to the TIG method.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Advantages of using MIG/MAG double pulse:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;high aesthetics (husk effect),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;higher welding efficiency compared to the TIG method,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;smaller thermal deformations compared to the TIG method,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;welding aluminum requires less skill from the operator in relation to the TIG method.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;For easier and more efficient work, EasyMIG 330DP is equipped with functions supporting the welding process, such as:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T – selection of one of two operating modes (MIG/MAG),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inductance - adjustment of welding inductance - control of welding surface width and penetration depth (MIG/MAG), reduces the amount of welding spatter,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Slow feed - the so-called soft start of the wire feed, especially recommended during welding with high current strength and high wire feed speed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start – lighter electrode ignition (MMA),&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force – more comfortable welding in forced positions (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD - Voltage Reduction (MMA)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A professional four-roller feeder provides a stable supply of welding wire. A durable, robust and compact design makes it the perfect equipment in difficult conditions, and there is an option to install a technical gas cylinder on the chassis of the machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SPARTUS® EasyMIG 330 DP is a compact machine primarily designed for efficient welding of steel structures and work in difficult workshop conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Technical details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Input ~3× 400V ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG welding current 50 - 300A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MIG duty cycle 60%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built-in wire feeder, 4 roll gear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire feed speed 2 – 15m/min.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welding wire coil ≤ 15kg / ∅200/300mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wire diameter 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Synergy yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2T/4T control yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spot welding yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional MIG Functions DUAL PULSE, Inductance, Pulsation, Synergic Program, Coil Gun, Wire Check, Wave Control&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG lifter yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIG welding current 10 - 300A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MMA welding current 10 - 250A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arc Force yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot Start yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VRD yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current consumption 17A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Power factor (cosφ) 0.9&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Efficiency η 77%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insulation class H&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Protection class IP21S&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weight 42 kg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dimensions 920 x 470 x 740 mm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The set is equipped with:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• SPARTUS® EasyMIG 330DP&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• MIG gun SPARTUS® SPE 360 3m with graphite wire spacer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• steel lining coated&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 2x guide roller 1.0-1.2U, 2x drive roller&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;+ additional 4x wire guide roller (2x 0.8-1.0 V i 2x 1.0-1.2 V fi30), 2x drive roller&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• electrode holder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• work clamp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• gas hose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• user manual&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;moze-button-large&quot; href=&quot;/e-shop/item/welding-machines-and-equipment/migmag/spartus-easymig-330-dual-pulse-lcd-welding-machine-semi-automatic/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buy!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
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