Have you seen the AHP AlphaTIG 200X? It's a 200A AC/DC tig/stick welder with nearly all the features of the PowerTig for $700. The only real difference I can see is that it only goes to 200Hz on pulse vs 500Hz for the PowerTig. Comes with everything for TIG and stick, including a flex head torch and a ball flow meter and dual 120/240 voltage. Supposedly it uses high quality components internally and it has an American company supporting it. It gets great reviews from everyone who tries it.
I've thought about buying one just to try it. I've only welded TIG on an ancient transformer 400A L-TEC. I really want to see what it's like to use one of these modern inverter machines.
I know someone who just got the Eastwood TIG and it looks like an older version of the AHP without pulse and AC freq adjustment. I'm hoping to try it out soon.
I can see why Miller is getting scared and trying to lock in businesses using DRM with these Chinese coming in at 1/4-1/3 the price and getting cheaper every year. The Chinese welders really got a bad name from Harbor Freight, and for good reason. But these new inverter machines are really starting to hold their own.
I've thought about buying one just to try it. I've only welded TIG on an ancient transformer 400A L-TEC. I really want to see what it's like to use one of these modern inverter machines.
I know someone who just got the Eastwood TIG and it looks like an older version of the AHP without pulse and AC freq adjustment. I'm hoping to try it out soon.
I can see why Miller is getting scared and trying to lock in businesses using DRM with these Chinese coming in at 1/4-1/3 the price and getting cheaper every year. The Chinese welders really got a bad name from Harbor Freight, and for good reason. But these new inverter machines are really starting to hold their own.