Everlast iMIG 200?

Shield Arc · Dec 24, 2010

Mark @ Everlast said:
Pulse MIG is not for everyone.

Why is that Mark?
I have never run pulsed Mig before. If the smoke ever gets out of my Linde, I have Miller's 350P on my radar. Or maybe even bite the bullet and look into the XMT CC/CV series.:licking:

Mark @ Everlast · Dec 24, 2010

The reason I say that (IMHO), is that pulse is a tool that is used for a specific set of applications. I think that at least 60% of people wanting pulse machines are not able to appreciate what the pulse does for them. They get it because they think it will work miracles. I would compare it to giving someone a reed and prince screwdriver. There are several things about it: 1) It is not a Phillips head, though it looks kinda like it. 2) You have to still know which way to turn the screw to make it work even if you match up the head. Same with Pulse MIG. Though it is similar to regular MIG, most people never have "sprayed" with MIG. And Pulse MIG reaches spray range. It requires a different blend of gas (More money), and you have to have the skills to get the best results.

Shield Arc · Dec 24, 2010

I have never sprayed Mig either. Really doesn't interest me that much, from what I've read it's only good for flat to a slight incline. But supposedly very fast. Seems as I remember it requires a power source that is capable of putting out 25 to 26 load volts at 200 amps. Also have to run a longer stickout.
Now a days I'm not in that big of a hurry, so no need to gear up for spray arc. Regular ol Mig or dual shield suits my needs just fine.

stuckmotor · Nov 5, 2015

Shield Arc,
I'm thinking about getting a Mig outfit. I was leaning toward one capable of spraying because I seem to remember you recommending it yet, in the quote below, as of 2010, you'd never sprayed with Mig. Maybe you spoke highly of it, it in the interviening years or, maybe I'm just confused. My question is, do you spray Mig these days? Would you recommend it for farm repair and fabricatio?
Thanks,
Stuck

Shield Arc said:
I have never sprayed Mig either. Really doesn't interest me that much, from what I've read it's only good for flat to a slight incline. But supposedly very fast. Seems as I remember it requires a power source that is capable of putting out 25 to 26 load volts at 200 amps. Also have to run a longer stickout.
Now a days I'm not in that big of a hurry, so no need to gear up for spray arc. Regular ol Mig or dual shield suits my needs just fine.

Shield Arc · Nov 5, 2015

Hi stuckmotor! Last year a member over on Welding Web who works for Hobart, shipped me a roll of wire used for spray arc. I rented a bottle of C-10. 75% Argon / 10% CO2. Yes it is very fast, and hot, and makes very nice looking welds. But the base metal has to be spotlessly clean!:thumbdown:

"Would you recommend it for farm repair and fabricatio"? No! To me its not worth the hassle. I'll stay with Lincoln's L-56 Mig wire, and C-25 gas.
Here are a few pictures of spray arc I did.