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3 Tips for choosing your inverter welder

Written by Paul V. last update of 11-10-2015

1st tip

Evaluate the level of performance

1. Evaluate the level of "performance" you want

To choose the inverter welder suited to your needs the first factor to consider is the use that you will have to do:

a - Hobby use

Domestic use

DIY, Do it yourself,

small constructions and repairs

Power 80°

Electrodes 1.6 and 2.5 mm

This product range includes all welding machines that have small power and low electrical absorption, designed for users who do not require significant performance:

use purely in the home
DIY use
low purchase cost

You can make small metal constructions like:

railings
andirons
tables
chairs
doors
small repairs

The average power is around 80-100 amperes. In the Telwin catalog, the Force series perfectly meets these characteristics. The Telwin Force 125 welding inverter has 1.6 to 2.5 mm electrodes.

b- Semi-professional use

Semi-professional use

Small constructions

with thicknesses greater than 5 mm

Power 125°

Electrodes 1.6 to 3.2

Mid-range welders are recommended for both novice and experienced users. They are designed for a

more continuous use over time
to weld even thick profiles
electrodes also of 3.2 mm
2.5 mm electrodes for continuous welding without interruptions

Caution: These welding machines cannot be used continuously for 8 hours each day, despite having professional characteristics.

c-Professional use

Professional use

All kinds of welds

Power 125°

Electrodes 1,6 a 4

The professional inverter welder is designed for the most demanding users to carry out their work:

designed to give maximum power
low absorption in the electricity grid
continuous use 24 h
reliability over time
special Arc Force adjustment: prevents electrode sticking
reduced maintenance

It is possible to weld:

heavy carpentry of various kinds
small carpentry
special metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel, and iron

Caution. The power of the welding machine is an essential component:

professional products start at around 125 Ampère
electrodes up to 4.0 mm can be used

The Deca inverter welder and the Telwin inverter welder represent an excellent solution for all types of users, from beginners to expert welders. The Telwin inverter welder also has an excellent price/quality ration which makes it much more convenient than a used inverter welding machine.

2nd tip

Actual usage time

2. Evaluate the actual use over time

Finally, you have managed to start welding but ... the welding machine says enough!

Nothing unusual happened: your welding machine was overheating and went into protection.

Each welding machine has a specific work cycle that is indicated on a plate placed on the machine or on a table shown in the instruction booklet.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN !!!!!!???

examples:

The first line identifies the diameter of the electrodes you intend to use (for example 2.5 mm)
The second line indicates the number of how many electrodes of this type you will use in 10 min (in our example 7,3 )
The third line indicated the actual welding time at your disposal compared to 10 min of the welding power (in our example the 93% )

summing up :

1st column: I can weld with an electrode from 1.6mm to 40 amperes for 10 minutes without the welding machine blocking, consuming 10.3 electrodes
2nd column: I can weld with a 2.5mm to 55 Amp electrode for 10 minutes without the welding machine blocking, consuming 8.3 electrodes
3rd column: I can weld with a 2.5mm to 80 Amp electrode for 9 minutes and twenty seconds (93% of 10 minutes), consuming 7.3 electrodes.
4th column: I can weld with a 3.2 mm to 125 Ampere power electrode for 6 minutes, consuming almost 5 electrodes

The greater the power supplied and the diameter of the electrode used, the lower the utilization cycle will be. When the welding machine overheats it automatically locks to allow cooling.

Caution. While the welding machine cools it MUST NOT BE OFF!

Concluding

How to choose the inverter welder according to the data plate

If you are a professional you have to choose a welding machine that can weld continuously without pauses and that can also use larger electrodes

If you need to use the welding machine in the home for small repairs you can also buy a welding machine with lower performance and shorter work cycle (over time that the welding machine cools you have any way to work on the piece, change the electrode and do all the other ancillary operations at work you are doing)

3rd tip

How much should I invest?

3. Choose your budget?

1st tip

Choose the level

2nd tip

Time of use

The two previous tips have made us understand how to choose an inverter welder :

to weld small details - mainly hobby use
for small and medium jobs - semi-professional use - more constant over time
for all circumstances - professional use - continuous over time

the best inverter welding machine

the best welding machine

to buy the best inverter welding machine we have to:

understand our needs
choose a product with adequate performance
choose the right accessories

Errors to avoid

choose the welder to avoid mistakes

welder too powerful
save on accessories
rely only on the price

Performance and Price

Generally the performance goes hand in hand with the price:

DIY lovers- welders with more measured performance - medium / low investment
Professional user - high performance - high investment – professional inverter machines

Choice of accessories

choose the price performance welding machine

Accessories are an important component while shopping:

electrode holder clamp
clamp for the mass
connection cables
mask

It is better to buy the welding machine already complete with all the accessories

Welder + accessories kit

choose the kit welder

Buying the welding machine and accessories aside costs more.

summing up

Buy inverter welders without accessories only if you already have accessories and a helmet mask.

Choose to buy the inverter welders with case and accessory kit ready to weld immediately without further expenses. The Telwin catalog offers all the best solutions for your every need.

Lineonline recommends the purchase of the Telwin Force 165 inverter welding machine:

The Inverter Telwin Force 165 welding machine is one of the most popular welding machine models. In the version with the mask included it can be used immediately and in total safety, and thanks to the free accessories, no further purchases are necessary. The reduced consumption and absorption means that this model can also be used at home or in the garage without affecting the normal domestic network

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3 Tips for choosing your inverter welder

1. Evaluate the level of "performance" you want

2. Evaluate the actual use over time

3. Choose your budget?

Lineonline recommends the purchase of the Telwin Force 165 inverter welding machine: