Aluminium Mig Welder

[Caleb garner]

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.

 

[Bo185]

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.

 

[OcalaWill]

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.

 

[Maria Garcia]

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.

 

[weldguy420]

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!