I am a DIY enthusiast. I've been welding for 7 years but I don't consider myself a professional. Here is my impression. I chose this unit because it only costs 200 more for the 3-in-1 capability. Rating is based on using 220V. Haven't used 110V (nor plan to). Plasma Has a pilot arc! This means all you have to do is pull the trigger and the arc will start to start over. Cuts 1/4" thick steel very well. Could do 3/8 but wouldn't buy if that's what you cut most. I run it with a 21 gallon Harbor Freight compressor. The required cubic feet per minute for the unit is not too high. Not a fan of the airline but I haven't changed it so it works well. Good air regulator. Stick/ArcLeads are short. Really short. The rest works well. It goes up to 199 amps, I use it every time, when I need to weld dirty metal.Usually use 1/8" Lincoln 6010 rods. TIGD.C ONLY DOES NOT WELDING ALUMINUM. I have used this several times. Comes with a regulator but the unit uses the same umbilical inlet for TIG gas and air. for plasma. If you use both often, I recommend a 3-way ball valve. It's a pain to change the hose every time, but then again I didn't change it lol. I bought a pedal, it's worth it. Pilot arc again, no destruction Tungsten tries to arc. I pierced 1/4" before testing but mostly use TIG for thin sheet metal and small parts. uses wp17 torch. This cutter is used in many machines, many consumables are available. Overall this is a pretty good one Car for the money I use it a lot to assemble off road trucks mainly plasma and TIG but it's nice to have the ability to bond weld I give it 4 out of 5 because it has a few quibbles , which bother me, but which have nothing to do with the functionality of the machine.
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