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<blockquote data-quote="El arado" data-source="post: 1109622" data-attributes="member: 11443"><p><em>" It seems to me you're trying to pull Tom apart on technical details that are irrelevant" - </em>totally wrong, the points I made are very relavant. OCV, <u>VERY IMPORTANT</u> on a MIG M/C, it is directly related to the actual penetration of the weld bead, usually the smaller m/c's have a lower OCV and are not suitable for welding thicker materials. The OCV <u>you</u> talk about is solely related to MMA/TIG m/c's, commonly known as "droopers", e.g., high OCV to strike the arc then dropping dramatically once the arc is established. The ultimate welding voltage depends on the length of the arc.</p><p>Re the voltage settings, if you view Tom's ad' you will see the picture of an Oxford MIGmaker with 24 voltage settings, yet the spec' states 6! If you had purchased based on the ad, you'd be a little "p1ssed of" if you were expecting a m/c with 24 positions. </p><p>Re <em>"I've never heard of the torches you mentioned"</em> ....when Binzel are as big, as reliable, as robust and last as long as Tweeco then they can say they make good torches! Tregaskiss have been around for 20 yrs plus, a very good alternative to Tweeco. I am most surprised that as a welder you have not heard of these brands!</p><p>Re Parweld equipment, don't know why you wouldn't buy one, they are of a reasonable standard, very similar to the rest of the stuff exiting China. At least its not Italian!</p><p>Oxford/Portamig - very similar, nothing to write home about. At least they are built in UK.</p><p>Not pulling Tom apart, just pointing out certain shortfalls in his post.</p><p>At least you purchased a good welder, which because of the design will probably last your lifetime.</p><p>I will accept your apology for your inept comments at the end of your post.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="El arado, post: 1109622, member: 11443"] [I]" It seems to me you're trying to pull Tom apart on technical details that are irrelevant" - [/I]totally wrong, the points I made are very relavant. OCV, [U]VERY IMPORTANT[/U] on a MIG M/C, it is directly related to the actual penetration of the weld bead, usually the smaller m/c's have a lower OCV and are not suitable for welding thicker materials. The OCV [U]you[/U] talk about is solely related to MMA/TIG m/c's, commonly known as "droopers", e.g., high OCV to strike the arc then dropping dramatically once the arc is established. The ultimate welding voltage depends on the length of the arc. Re the voltage settings, if you view Tom's ad' you will see the picture of an Oxford MIGmaker with 24 voltage settings, yet the spec' states 6! If you had purchased based on the ad, you'd be a little "p1ssed of" if you were expecting a m/c with 24 positions. Re [I]"I've never heard of the torches you mentioned"[/I] ....when Binzel are as big, as reliable, as robust and last as long as Tweeco then they can say they make good torches! Tregaskiss have been around for 20 yrs plus, a very good alternative to Tweeco. I am most surprised that as a welder you have not heard of these brands! Re Parweld equipment, don't know why you wouldn't buy one, they are of a reasonable standard, very similar to the rest of the stuff exiting China. At least its not Italian! Oxford/Portamig - very similar, nothing to write home about. At least they are built in UK. Not pulling Tom apart, just pointing out certain shortfalls in his post. At least you purchased a good welder, which because of the design will probably last your lifetime. I will accept your apology for your inept comments at the end of your post. [/QUOTE]
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