Dynasty 200DX vs TA185

[arcdawg]

proper joint prep is going to be key.....

why not a syncro 250 tig runner, bullet proof, and easier to run then the t.a. 185 !!

brian

[GTA/SPEC]

b2major9th-
Thermal Arc doesnt make their own inverters, but thats no big deal.
Thermal has a marketing agreement with SanRex, the real mfg of the 185TSW, to sell everywhere but Japan. (SanRex manufactures and sell in Japan) It is a good machine for the money, but the Dynasty has more options, better duty cycle, more amps, avaliability to use 120v, and more..

Just dont buy the lincoln V205.... Its an Italian made Esseti with some Selco parts...they are trying to built it here...but its kind of a *******....

if you got the green buy the blue

[b2major9th]

1/4 in. would be the maximum. Would the aformented machines be adequate with proper joint preparation on aluminum?

Mike

[arcdawg]

i have used the t.a. machine and it is nice but im not sold on the inverters yet.... it is a **** of alot cheaper then the dynasty. and from what ihear the t.a. company has the inverter technoligy down !!

i think that either of the two machines you are going to be pushing it to its limits on 1/4 in material.... thats why god invented spool guns!

i have als0 tried out the lincoln inverter but i liked the t.a. better !!!

brian

[b2major9th]

Hi,

I'm looking to get into TIG welding, and need to have the capability to do aluminum (up to about 1/4 in.) as well as steel. Aside from price, how to the two machines compare? As a beginning TIG weldor, would a standard transformer machine like a syncrowave 180 be a better choice? I know the 180 would help hold my garage down better (~200 vs. 50 lbs)

Mike