hey all just another thread on what the best Mig Welder is. I’m after a Mig or multiprocess under $2000 that will weld 2mm up to 10mm aluminium. I use a fronius at work with the amp control on both the Mig and tig torches, now I know for up to 2grand I will get nothing like the fronius just seeing what you lads reckon. If the Mig and torch can support amp control from the torch that would be wicked.
Look at the AHP Alha tig since you need to do AL its a 200amp machine $800ish with tons of features 3yr warranty. Unless doing alot of long welds tig it.
I have a Lincoln Square Wave 200 tig, and a Hobart Ironman 230 mig with spool gun. Both are great machines and serve me well. Both are in your price range.
The one challenge you'll face when trying to weld aluminium is that a MIG welder may have too much power for thinner sheets of aluminum. A good rule of thumb is that you'll weld aluminum that is 14 gauge and higher. Thinner aluminium will need a pulse setting for a MIG welder. Otherwise, use a TIG welder.
I currently run a Hobart 500559 140 Mig welder, Ive beat this thing up over the years but it was a solid machine . I have been in the market for a newer model but to be honest these things are creeping up in price a bit. I think the best thing to do is shop around or even consider a used machine of craigslist. I personally am going to try this model out it has nothing but great reviews its a MIG/TIG/ARC 3 IN 1 unit https://weldinginsider.com/weldpro-mig200gdsv-review/ I will keep you posted on my first project I use it on. If your not looking for a three in one unit they breakdown some cheaper models here https://weldinginsider.com/best-welder-for-beginners/ Cheers!
