I am In the marine industry so I am looking for something that can weld gauge aluminum up to 1/4" and stainless steel gauge is this machine capable?
1803786
Yes but you are at its limits. I wouldn't go any thicker. Thermal arc has good customer service and is great to work with but if you are gonna be wielding everyday heavily I would say get a heavier machine.
1803787
It cannot weld aluminum. This welder is DC only and aluminum requires AC. It will work fine for stainless steel and regular steel.
1803788
This machine will! I bought in February 2013 and I use all the time. Also I'm a union steamfitter. Thumbs up
1408282
YES, this machine will do the job. There are other machines as big, (in terms of amperage, or capacity, but none bigger, that i am aware of, without going to a three phase heavy industrial welder. I have several welders but my Ironman is the best machine I have. It welds excellent.
263397
I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So yeah, it can weld 1/4", if it was for structure or a frame, I'd look elsewhere. I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So... » Read More I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So yeah, it can weld 1/4", if it was for structure or a frame, I'd look elsewhere. « Show Less
173779
No this is a dc power source. You need something that can supply a/c to weld aluminum.
609203
I don't think it really matters which gauge you use. This machine can accommodate either. The thicker gauge will have more silver & last longer, but it costs more.
1057556
I have used this welder to repair polypropylene parts on an older 4 wheeler with good results. The manual says it can be used on ABS. Don
1793212
I do not know for certain. The standard wire spool is for steel and may work also for stainless but you will need the maximum power setting for stainless. Stainless requires much more heat to weld properly. You may want to check with a local welding supply and they will be able to tell you for certain.
1686780
Excellent. I have welded 3/8 successfully, but I am a long time experienced welder and know how to make the most of the heat. Welds 1/4" easily. It will blow through the 24 or 22 gauge on highest setting if you're not careful.
744652
Yes it can. If you add a spool gun and Argon gas it will weld aluminum I've been told. I have never tried it tho.
1096773
I've yet to weld aluminum with it , however , if you're on 220 ,I don't see it being a problem.
2284220
Yes. Cant weld anything over 14g properly. Sold mine and bought Miller Migmatic
2261940
It's a nice little welder , I have welded 1/2 inch steel with no problem.But I don't think it would last long if you over worked it.If you want to weld for hours at a time , get a bigger welder.
1766844
No, the stainless steel is a fairly heavy gauge and would require quite a bit of force to bend. Even the small funnel is quite strong.
1686779
I've never use it on metal. I bought this unit specifically to weld aluminum. I've never weld any thing before (metal or else). But I was able to weld very thin aluminum (1/8" and 1/16") aluminum. The chart settings are a bit off but with couple of minutes try and error, it works. I would choose one with many settings vs capped ones. Like I said above, it makes me almost a pro instantly.
1057557
I have used this welder to repair polypropylene parts on an older 4 wheeler with good results. The manual says it can be used on ABS.Don
2261939
It's a nice little welder , I have welded 1/2 inch steel with no problem. But I don't think it would last long if you over worked it. If you want to weld for hours at a time , get a bigger welder.
1759115
This guy must not know how to use a welder ive owned lincoln welders all my life andI have alwas found dollor for dollor you cant beat them and have welded with one just like it its a little diffrent but once you get it adjusted you can weld almost anything 1/4" mild steal is no problem for it and if you run stringers you can weld a 2" plate but its going to take a bit of time