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The Paton StandardMIG 250 MIG/MAG MMA/TIG Lift welder inverter is designed for semi-automatic MIG/MAG arc welding, gas shielded TIG arc welding and manual MMA arc welding with direct current (DC), with the possibility of using the PULSE function. The StandardMIG 250 features a 45% duty cycle and a 5-year warranty.
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Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing a MIG welder that runs from a normal single-phase supply.
They suit workshops, garages, farms, mobile engineers and light fabrication where a standard single-phase supply is all you have. Modern inverter designs draw relatively little current for their output, so many can run from a normal socket or a suitable dedicated circuit.They are popular for both industrial and home use, and cover a wide range of work from thin sheet to moderate thickness.
It depends on the machine's output and the process. Smaller machines suit thin sheet and light fabrication, while larger single-phase units cope with thicker plate, especially with good joint preparation and multiple passes.Check the maker's stated capacity rather than relying only on the headline current, and remember that duty cycle limits how long you can weld at the top of the range.
A little extra capacity is often worthwhile, because a machine working well within its rating runs cooler, copes better with longer welds and gives room to grow. Very large machines use more power, are heavier and may need a stronger supply.Think about the thickest material you will weld and how continuously you will weld.
Duty cycle is the proportion of a ten-minute period a machine can weld at a given current before it must cool. Machines usually have a much higher duty cycle at lower current.If you weld for long periods at high current, choose a machine with a suitable rating. If the machine overheats, a thermal cut-out stops it until it cools.
