Riland 200 AC/DC Tig

[LBHgti]

I'm interested in an entry level tig welder. We have an old IdealArc250 at work, and I've played around with it a little bit...and enjoy the results I get....aswell as the ability to weld aluminum. I do quite a bit of Fab work at the house (I've got a racecar) so I'd like to get a Tig unit for myself. I don't have the space or the power supply for a dinosaur like the IdealArc, but an inverter machine like the riland looks right up my alley. I will be working with at most 3/16 aluminum and 1/4 inch steel. I noticed that the riland does not have a watercooled torch....will this be a problem? Also, it is posible to setup a pedal instead of the finger control.
.....or are there any other "budget" inverter AC/DC machines out there that would meet my needs. I like the $900 price tag on the Riland, there's even one on Ebay right now for $500.

[bigwig]

If you can manage to wait a few weeks I'll have a full writeup on a TIG welder nearly identicle to the Riland welder you speak of, except this comes with a foot pedal. Its made by Chiry. Prices should be in the $1000 range. The ones without the foot pedal go for about $800ish+$50 for shipping with minimal accessories(they generally don't even come with a stinger for stick welding). The foot pedal option is definitely worth $200 to me at least. To be honest with you, I think a welder like this might be your best option for the sheer fact it has a very high duty cycle at 200A(60%). Miller/Lincoln/Thermal Arc's all have around 30% at similiar amperages.

Also sub 200A air cooled torches are generally acceptable. 250A+ most suggest moving up to a water cooled torch. You can always add/build a cooler later on. It might be suggested if you plan on welding at 200A frequently, which would be what it seems like if you plan on welding 3/8"-1/4" material.

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[stang]

here ya go

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Syncrowave® 250 DX Competitive Comparison


How does the Syncrowave® 250 DX stack up to the competition?
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Comparison Chart Miller Syncrowave® 250 DX Lincoln Precision TIG 275 Comments/Remarks
Dimensions W x D x H" (mm) 23 x 28 x 37
(584 x 711 x 921) 22 x 26 x 31
(559 x 660m x 787) Because the Syncrowave Cooler is Integrated, this option doesn't add to the floor-space.
Weight lbs (kg) 378 (172) 397 (180)
Welding Range (Amps) 3 - 310 2 - 340 Miller provides a solid welding range at realistic duty cycles.
Duty Cycle Rating 60% @ 200A/28V
40% @ 250A/30V 60% @ 225A/29V
60% @ 200A/15.4V
40% @ 275A/31V
40% @ 255A/16.1V Miller rates machines in the UN-Blanced condition to represent more realistic weld conditions.
Lift Arc™ for DC TIG Starts YES NO Lift arc provides contact arc ignition without material contamination.
Fan-On-Demand™ YES NO, Fan As Needed Fan-On-Demand only operates when needed, Fan-As-Needed operates every time the output is activated.
Cool-On-Demand™ YES NO Miller Integrated Cooler monitors coolant flow and temperature to prevent torch damage. Cooler only runs when necessary.
Torch Detection YES NO Power source detects water-cooled or air-cooled torch. Cooler is only active when water-cooled torch is installed.
Output "ON" Indicator YES, Blue LED NO Quick visual reference of output contactor status.
Pulse Control YES, Optional YES, Optional Pulse module is easily installed to the Miller Syncrowave 250 DX.
Selectable HF TIG Starts YES NO Allows operator to optimize the application according to tungsten diameter, material thickness and shielding gas mixture.
Adjustable DIG™ YES NO, Dip Switches Miller provides adaptive hot start and adjustable DIG, right on the front panel. The Precision TIG has a FIXED Hot Start and Arc Force that are controlled by internal board DIP Switches.
Adaptive Hot Start™ for Stick YES NO Provides superior STICK arc starting.
Meters, Amperage/Voltage Dual Digital Amps & Volts NO, Amperage Only Allows operators to monitor essential variables in a welding procedure.
Last Procedure Recall™ YES NO Simplifies changing polarity and changing processes. Variables return to previous settings based on process and polarity.
Arc Hour Counter YES NO Ideal for preventative maintenance schedules and for service/repair.
Cycle Counter YES NO
PRE-Flow control YES NO, Fixed Syncrowave provides software control of preflow.
POST-Flow control YES YES Adjustable to optimize for every application.
Advanced Feature Adjustments YES, Software Controlled YES, Board Dip Switches Syncrowave provides software controlled advanced features that do not require the operator or technician to remove any panels to access a PC-board.
Help Messages YES NO Alerts operator or tech. of possible causes to power source problems.
Warranty Power Source 3 Year, TRUE BLUE 3 Year Miller extends the 3 Year, TRUE BLUE Warranty to the Integrated Cooler. 1st & ONLY in Industry with a 3-year warranty!!!
Warranty Cooler 3 Year, TRUE BLUE 1 Year
*Note: All Information is intended to be accurate at the time of publication.
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[LBHgti]

Like I said....I don't have the space for 400lb machine, and I'd rather spend $900-$1000 than $2300. I also don't have an 80amp 220V power source available in my garage. Thats why I was after one of the smaller inverter machines. But thanks anyway

[stang]

econotig

its in the 1,300.00 price range, 150 amp though, but will do aluminum, but basic expectations will all you will get

[bigwig]

its in the 1,300.00 price range, 150 amp though, but will do aluminum, but basic expectations will all you will get

Last time I checked the econotig had **** for duty cycle, still weighed 200lbs+, and didn't even have squarewave AC. But I forgot, anything that isn't a Miller transformer is crap. Thats why so many people are floating around here with Thermal Arc 185s.

[stang]

re:

couldnt tell ya about a thermal, were a distributor, and our thermadyne sales rep, doesnt even push us to sell them, ,

[LBHgti]

its in the 1,300.00 price range, 150 amp though, but will do aluminum, but basic expectations will all you will get

Huh??

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/tig/syncrowave_250_dx/

What machine are you talking about now.....your last post was about the syncrowave 250DX, which most definately is not a $1300 machine

[tailshaft56]

couldnt tell ya about a thermal, were a distributor, and our thermadyne sales rep, doesnt even push us to sell them, ,

No need to push them. Thermal runs short on stock every once in a while. If you owned one and are on a budget you would know why.

[Sundown]

I'm interested in an entry level tig welder. We have an old IdealArc250 at work, and I've played around with it a little bit...and enjoy the results I get....aswell as the ability to weld aluminum. I do quite a bit of Fab work at the house (I've got a racecar) so I'd like to get a Tig unit for myself. I don't have the space or the power supply for a dinosaur like the IdealArc, but an inverter machine like the riland looks right up my alley. I will be working with at most 3/16 aluminum and 1/4 inch steel. I noticed that the riland does not have a watercooled torch....will this be a problem? Also, it is posible to setup a pedal instead of the finger control.
.....or are there any other "budget" inverter AC/DC machines out there that would meet my needs. I like the $900 price tag on the Riland, there's even one on Ebay right now for $500.

Spend $1700, buy a Thermal Arc 185TSW, don't look back. When you get more money after a few years sell it for almost what you paid for it and buy a Miller Dynasty 300DX if by then you need a bigger machine. JMHO

[kiv]

I'll add my vote for the TA 185! Even if it's more money than you want to spend (they can be had for $1705 direct from Indiana Oxygen), it's money well invested! Order it, open the box and you'll have everything you need but the filler rod and the argon bottle!

[Brand X]

couldnt tell ya about a thermal, were a distributor, and our thermadyne sales rep, doesnt even push us to sell them, ,

Somebody should wake his sorry *** up!!!!
That is some of the best stuff in the world, even
counting Riland.

[LBHgti]

Thank you BigWig for attempting to answer the question at hand. When I'm ready to by a $1700 unit, I'll check out the TA185....but I can get a Riland (or equivelant) for half the price, and going by the specs, they seam to be comparable machines. I don't know about the build quality of the Import machines...which is the feedback I was looking for.

Thanks anyway, and BigWig, I'll look forward to your writeup.

[stang]

Re:

Spend $1700, buy a Thermal Arc 185TSW, don't look back. When you get more money after a few years sell it for almost what you paid for it and buy a Miller Dynasty 300DX if by then you need a bigger machine. JMHO

you can get the lincoln PT185 for that price, complete package,never had a guy ask for thermal, been there 12 yrs.and we are a distributor , for 6 surrounding counties, but i agree these machines are small if you really get into some bigger stuff, i quoted a dynasty 200 and a 300 DX today, not to bad considering people pay 3-5 grand on crappy used cars, that will last a few yrs, and these machines will make you money.....

[stang]

re:

look guys i do this for a living, thermal isnt up on the list w/ miller and lincoln, esab falls right in behind lincoln , thermal is down there with hobart, on the food chain, its economy stuff, and cheap, no way should a man pay the same price for thermal, that you can get lincoln or miller for, no way, no offense intended for you guys that love it, it work good im sure, but spend wisely, and i would pick that over an import, and there is a reason they are half the price , duh,,,,