It can weld with flux core, correct? and is there a lot of set up evolved?
749427
This is a good machine for the price. It can weld flux core I use it for Aluminum weldingand I have to l let it cool at intervals. Works very good - no big set-up involved.
173777
You can do Aluminum with this!!!! Most of these reviews do not know what the hell they are talking about. Is it an ideal Aluminum Welderer? NO! But, just because it is DC does not mean is can't do Aluminum. You will need to use Helium and clean the pieces immediately before welding. This is proven by the following vidhttp://youtu.be/H_DwA0vzKXI
257683
I wouldn't...too much heat needed to make the solder flow,your flux will burn before the solder flows and youll melt surrounding material and the solder will just run off.
1808496
Absolutely, you'll be supprised with what this little guy can do! My friends have welded their pick-up tail gates together with this welder. You might have to take a little more time doing it but, rest assured that this is a quality product with making a beautiful weld. It's extremely portable and efficient. Don't expect to weld a car chassis but you'll weld 55g drums all day.
817731
Absolutely. It is a weld. You need some way to hold the pieces in place for at least 4 minutes while the weld sets up.
1391547
No you will only use flux core wire if you are welding outdoor because windy conditions where it will make it hard to use shielding gas, or if you aren't using gas.
328514
Not with it stock. You cant weld aluminum material with solid steel or flux core wire, as they will not bond well with the aluminum and the weld will not be very strong. Your MIG welder will need to have a spool gun installed as well, because the aluminum wire is too soft to push from the machine, and wont make it up the feed.
1125911
no you need a elctric welder with a shielded gas arc..tig welder Tungsten Inert Gas welder...special machine...metal has to be meticulously clean when welded with a stainless steel brush
718888
It welds aluminum fine . Ive done several jobs with it for aluminum, all small stuff nothing over 1/8 thickness .never had a problem with the machine just takes a few trys to find the sweet spot for the balance and frequency
1454186
It does, but it really isn't any good, plus the overheat sensor doesn't work, so it's really pretty useless. But hey, you get what you pay for, although, you can get a very decent stick welder from rewards for the same price, and it works way better. Oh, and it's less than half the size! Can't go wrong there!
2133383
I haven't had any overheating problems with the Hot Max welder. I have been using it to repair the body on my truck and it has performed fine so far. The use has been intermittent and at a lower current range for this work. I've been using it with flux wire instead of using the shielding gas and solid wire and the results have been adequate for this work that isn't in a viewable area.
2215151
Christian - it has the capacity to arc (stick) weld as well as the tig. On the heavier metals, I suggest using the arc, as tig can be extremely slow; however with the tig, you can meld/weld unlike metals.
1686777
very happy with it. I think a smaller welder, probably a 110v with more taps/infinite settings would be better for the thin stuff
235740
Yes it will weld up to 1/4 steel to weld thicker steel u can make multiple passes like the other gentleman said you want bigger wire and tip and argon gas as well practice first and get to where you can make a noise similar to the sizzle of bacon frying
224771
No it will not do stick welding, but with this machine why worry about that. It is excellent for a beginner.
1708807
Yes. I tried to do it but the attachment is more expensive that the welder itself.
909042
When I get into the shop I'll check the manual for you. Whatever the duty cycle may be, I can attest to the fact that this little unit has never crapped out on me. I use this welder every day and I've never had a problem with it. My welding teacher originally recommended this type to me.