Everlast iMIG 200?

[Alex_Mendoza]

Anyone out there have any experience with the Everlast iMIG 200 out there?
There seems to be youtube video reviews on the TIG and Plasma series machines out there but nothing on the MIG.
Maybe Mark can put a link to a review or product demo of the Everlast iMIG.
If you have an Everlast MIG machine , I sure would appreciate your review or input.

Many Thanks!

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

The I-mig 160 and 200 are the same physical size. I have an I MIG 160. It has the same features. I can tell you from using it that its unlike anyother MIG on the market in its class. Smooth and near spatter free welds. The arc force control makes it a miracle worker on about any surface. Also the unit is spool gun compatible. I've got some work to do with it, so maybe I will post a video of it soon. The 160 has plenty of power for most welds. I am using .030 and it seems ideal, even on thin gauge material with the arc force conrol. I am impressed also by its stick welding capability, even though its fairly low amperage.

 

[Alex_Mendoza]

Mark,
If you have work to do with the welder anyway, it would be fantastic to take a peek at the MIG video. I have the 225LX and the PP60. I would like at some point to replace my existing MIG so looking at your MIG would be great.
My current MIG does not have an "arc force" control and are not quite sure what it does on a MIG.
Anyway thanks for the info.
Have a great day everyone!

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Arc force control for MIG is sometimes called inductance or some companies call it slope (though there may be some minor technical differences...I am not an electronics engineer). But essentially they do the same thing....or the end result is the same anyway. Basically it refers to the voltage rise time between short circuits to burn away the wire from the tip. This is also called "pinch-point" timing, where the wire "pinches" off and goes into the weld. The practical effect being a whiny sounding (like a mosquito), stiff, penetrating arc, that seems relatively "cool" though the wire speed is high and volts are up with low arc force setting, or a wide, smooth, buttery feeling arc, that allows the puddle to spread and the sound gets a little more sizzle than whine to it with more arc force.

 

[IXLR8]

..... I am impressed also by its stick welding capability, even though its fairly low amperage.

Mark, what is the stick welding capability of the 160 and 200? I have never done any stick welding... but I think it might be a nice option to have.

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

135 amps and 160 amps respectively @ 35% duty cycle.

 

[IXLR8]

135 amps and 160 amps respectively @ 35% duty cycle.

What material thickness can one weld up with those currents?

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Rod size would be a more appropriate way of determining capacity. For 135, you can easily manage most 1/8" rods. For 160, most 5/32. As far as thickness, both welders can handle any thickness. When welding, you will be making multiple passes on about anything over 1/4", similarly with MIG.

 

[dstig1]

I see the 250 is not compatible with a spool gun. What's the deal there? Is there a way to do that?

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

We are making some improvements in the next generation. It is currently designed for using a liner to run aluminum in the main gun. Its a great welder, but Pulse MIG is not for everyone.