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Hf Titanium Brand Multi Process Welder- Opinions

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by DrDanteIII, May 22, 2020.

  1. May 22, 2020
    DrDanteIII

    DrDanteIII Master Procrastinator

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    Unlimited 200™ Professional Multiprocess Welder with 120/240 Volt Input

    The specs seems good for the price, and consider I don't need it all that often I like the multi process flexibility. The dual voltage is a nice option too.

    I'm currently running a 15 year old no-name mig with shielding gas, and its served me fairly well, but is underpowered a lot of times.

    What do you think?
     
  2. May 22, 2020
    IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

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    Price is good for a multiprocess welder, but that brand doesn't have a long enough track record for me to feel comfortable. HF is big on the Goldielocks theme: Good, Better, Best.

    Good- Chicago Electric
    Better- Titanium
    Best- Vulcan

    I've put hands on the Titanium in-store and everything felt very cheaply made and flimsy to me especially next to the Vulcan. But keep in mind, I'm a Hobart guy and those things are over built.

    OmniPro™ 220 Industrial Multiprocess Welder with 120/240 Volt Input

    I wasn't all that impressed with the Titanium to be honest, just one look at the drive roll system and how cheesy its built was a turn off for me. For that kind of money, I spend a little more and stick with one of the American made big 3 (Miller, Hobart, Lincoln) if it were me; but hey if its what you want- go for it. (y)
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2020
    georgecj6

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    I have a Miller XMT 304 with a 22A wire feeder. I bought it used at auction. I really like this machine. I don't have any problems with this machine.
     
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  4. Jun 12, 2020
    boopiejones

    boopiejones I can’t drive 55

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    I have the titanium easy flux 125 and it’s been awesome. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy the titanium multiprocess if I was in the market for something bigger with more features.
     
  5. Jun 12, 2020
    47v6

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    I bought this miller multimatic https://store.cyberweld.com/miller-...PLl3AFM02GB8fIYk6-S1qvgAkc9STa60aAsA7EALw_wcB
    I have had it for a couple months and its been great. Makes nice welds, simple to set up, consumables are everywhere and resale will be easy. Its an inexpensive welder for what it is.

    Personally, I would never buy a HF welder. I have seen their units and while the titaniums or whatever their top of line stuff look good, the price is enough to get me to spend the money on a miller.
     
  6. Jun 12, 2020
    Jw60

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    I'm interested in where this thread goes, I can't spend more on a welder than my jeep is worth. I had a $250 Campbell hausfeld that did everything I ever asked including a frame fix on a 75hp tractor. Since it's gone I also want a multi process to keep clutter down in the garage and to weld aluminum.
    Maybe getting 2 cheaper / used dedicated units and getting awesome with stick and jumper cables is most cost effective.
     
  7. Jun 21, 2020
    georgecj6

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    I bought my multi process because my cheap arc welder broke and it couldn't be fixed any more. I needed a mig welder and I can gas weld better than most people can arc weld. I also wanted to someday learn Tig.
     
  8. Jun 21, 2020
    oldtime

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    I’m a welder by trade but certainly not claiming to be an authority. So it’s just my own opinions here.

    I mainly prefer GTAW (tig), OAW (oxy-acet), and SMAW (stick).
    I have more GMAW (mig) experience than any other process but don’t even own a mig . So why not ?
    Because I consider mig and especially flux core welding to yield inferior results as compared to the other processes.
    Mig is a process that is specifically intended for high speed or mass production, not optimum quality.
    That said the mig process does have one major saving grace.
    It is very beginner friendly due to general ease of operation concerning those with underdeveloped welding skills.
    If you are rather inexperience then by all means purchase a good quality and practical sized mig like the Hobart 190 Handler or better yet the Lincoln 180C with it’s superior continuous amperage control.
    Otherwise I feel the best garage size welder going is probably the Lincoln Squarewave 200 tig.
    And yes this machine is technically a multi process welder because it is stick electrode capable.
    I consider stick electrode to be similar to flux core welding because it works well out doors and stick welding is generally the superior method on most filthy, unclean repair jobs excepting thin gauge.
    Oxyacetylene is the best procedure for dirty sheet metal but you need know how to control its huge amount of heat input and the resultant warpage.
    Tig provides the highest quality on both thick and thin but the metal must be especially clean and the techniques used are the certainly the most comprehensive.
     
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