Stick to TIG Adaptor

[epanzella]

I have a Miller 250 amp AC/DC stick welder. It seems to me this would make a good power source for a TIG. Does anyone sell an add on TIG (with HF) that would work with my welder?

 

[JimDawson]

Miller sells or used to sell a TIG unit that attaches to AC/DC welders. Can't find a link right now, but sometimes I see these on Craigslist or Ebay

 

[xalky]

I have a Miller 250 amp AC/DC stick welder. It seems to me this would make a good power source for a TIG. Does anyone sell an add on TIG (with HF) that would work with my welder?

You might be able to find a HF box with all the attachments to turn your Miller box into a tig machine. I tried to do the same thing with my Lincoln power source a couple years back and by the time I found what I needed to make it work I probably would have spent more than what it would cost to buy a brand new Inverter Tig machine.

I ended up getting an Everlast powertig 250EX. It is an awesome machine with all the bells and whistles. I would buy another one in a heart beat. I have no affiliation with them, I just love my machine. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=welding tips and tricks everlast powertig 250ex&sm=12

Marcel

 

[Uglydog]

I was thinking the same with my Lincoln Weld-N-Power a year ago and was looking at HF add-on boxes.
However, consider that a HF box won't necessarily do pulse, also check to be sure if you are getting a HF starter or continuous HF.
Do you want/need to be able to adjust the waveform?
It may depend on what you intend to TIG.
I'm not suggesting that the HF boxes are a bad idea, just be sure that you are purchasing a box that meets your needs.


Daryl
MN

I have a Miller 250 amp AC/DC stick welder. It seems to me this would make a good power source for a TIG. Does anyone sell an add on TIG (with HF) that would work with my welder?

 

[Hawkeye]

Century used to market a "high frequency arc stabilizer" that can handle up to 295 amps. See if you can find one in the ads in your area. Pretty basic unit, but it can work with either the AC or DC output of your welder.

 

[Uglydog]

I've seen the Century boxes range from $30-$100 in Minnesota. I've also seen boxes that look exactly the same with a major manufacture label.


Daryl
MN


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[epanzella]

I was thinking the same with my Lincoln Weld-N-Power a year ago and was looking at HF add-on boxes.
However, consider that a HF box won't necessarily do pulse, also check to be sure if you are getting a HF starter or continuous HF.
Do you want/need to be able to adjust the waveform?
It may depend on what you intend to TIG.
I'm not suggesting that the HF boxes are a bad idea, just be sure that you are purchasing a box that meets your needs.


Daryl
MN

I don't speak TIG so I don't know if a need a specific waveform or pulse. I have a stick and a MIG (both Miller) but have no aluminum welding capability and that is what I'm after.

 

[xalky]

I don't speak TIG so I don't know if a need a specific waveform or pulse. I have a stick and a MIG (both Miller) but have no aluminum welding capability and that is what I'm after.

You can mig weld aluminum, all that is required is DC. On heavier stuff, you could probably get away without a spool gun using a 1/16" filler wire. For lighter spool wire, you'll need a spool gun.

 

[Uglydog]

I don't speak TIG so I don't know if a need a specific waveform or pulse. I have a stick and a MIG (both Miller) but have no aluminum welding capability and that is what I'm after.

I don't know anything about MIG.
And I'm certainly not a professional welder. Others here are...
However, I do enjoy TIG, and enjoy laying down an occasional aluminum TIG weld.
I believe you will want AC, continuous HF, and pulse for aluminum TIG.
Consider spending some time on:www.weldingtipsandtricks.com
Should you want to travel to MN I'd be glad to spend some showing you TIG.
Some say that TIG is the most difficult, as it requires two hand coordination.
If you ask around you might find a HM member closer to your home that will set you up with a TIG torch for a few hours.

Daryl
MN

 

[epanzella]

I don't know anything about MIG.
And I'm certainly not a professional welder. Others here are...
However, I do enjoy TIG, and enjoy laying down an occasional aluminum TIG weld.
I believe you will want AC, continuous HF, and pulse for aluminum TIG.
Consider spending some time on:www.weldingtipsandtricks.com
Should you want to travel to MN I'd be glad to spend some showing you TIG.
Some say that TIG is the most difficult, as it requires two hand coordination.
If you ask around you might find a HM member closer to your home that will set you up with a TIG torch for a few hours.

Daryl
MN

Thanks, I'll check out that site.

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You can mig weld aluminum, all that is required is DC. On heavier stuff, you could probably get away without a spool gun using a 1/16" filler wire. For lighter spool wire, you'll need a spool gun.

I would rather TIG aluminum than MIG it. Mig just doesn't have the controllability of Tig being as soon as you pull the trigger you're off to the races, filler wire and all. I've had aluminum MIGged in job shops and was rarely 100% satisfied. Stuff I had TIGged was always perfect. TIG is what I'm after.