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My company is going to start up metal fabrication in the next few weeks. I have been doing my home work on this and would like some of you to help in my decision here. We have around $4K right now in the budget at this point to jump into getting started with welding and plasma cutting. I am looking at mig welders at this point and voltage is not a problem. I am leanning towards either the millermatic 251 (pricey) or the 210 (well within budget) or the ESAB Multimaster 260 (mig, tig, & stick) Argon system. We will be doing both steel and aluminum and I need something with an ample duty cycle as well as output as we will be dealing with 3/8" and less stock most of the time. I can still send out the 1/2" jobs if need be, to be fabricated by another shop, but would like to bring them in house as well at some point. I would like any thoughts on brands and units (Miller vs. ESAB) or what brand you think is a better manufacturer. Please keep in mind I need to get a plasma cutter as well, but I was thinking that it could be a used or refurb'd cutter for under $900.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Thanks for your thoughts!