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  1. 28th October 2013, 01:58 PM #1
    JohnSydney
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    Default Digital UniMig 250 Multi Function Welding V's Non-Digital

    Hi Everyone, I am a total newbie (both to the forum and to welding) and this is my first post, so please be gentle!

    I am looking to buy my first welder which I plan to use on a number of different projects. I am mostly looking to weld Steel, Aluminium, and Stainless, and I am pretty set on a purchasing a UniMig Multi Machine.
    I am currently looking at the 250amp mark and as part of my research I have narrowed down my purchase to the two following units:

    DIGITAL MIG/MMA/TIG - 250
    Uni-Mig - Suppliers of UNIMIG / Razorweld & Razorcut Mig Welders, Tig Welder, Plasma Cutters, Gas Cutting Equipment, supplies and parts for your welding machines

    or the:

    MIG 250 Inverter
    Uni-Mig - Suppliers of UNIMIG / Razorweld & Razorcut Mig Welders, Tig Welder, Plasma Cutters, Gas Cutting Equipment, supplies and parts for your welding machines


    Now for my question:

    The digital unit is approximately $200-$300 more expensive than the non-Digital unit. I would like to get your opinion on:

    a) everyone's general view on the digital unit, the big feature/differentiator is that the digital unit allows you to the adjust the 'Voltage & Wire' feed speed from the Digital Torch(MIG) i.e. as you weld. I can see merit in this feature, however how often will this feature be used i.e. adjusting wire feed speed on the fly?
    b) is it worth paying the extra cash and getting the digital unit, or should I just buy the non-digital unit?

    So in summary, money aside, which of the above two units would you recommend?

    Thanking all of you in advance.
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  3. 28th October 2013, 04:00 PM #2
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    Hi John,
    The digital gun is worth around 250-300 dollars alone. It definitely comes in handy if your too hot or cold, you don't have to re-position yourself and make the changes on the machine.
    I'm also guessing without researching the machines that the digital unit may have better fine tuning abilities.
    I have the digital T&R multi250k from unimig and I think its great.
    Plate Alloy Australia give unimig welders a good rap which can be read here Plate Alloy Australia - Downloads
    If it was me Id choose the digital one.
  4. 28th October 2013, 04:54 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by cwcarter View Post
    Hi John,
    The digital gun is worth around 250-300 dollars alone. It definitely comes in handy if your too hot or cold, you don't have to re-position yourself and make the changes on the machine.
    I'm also guessing without researching the machines that the digital unit may have better fine tuning abilities.
    I have the digital T&R multi250k from unimig and I think its great.
    Plate Alloy Australia give unimig welders a good rap which can be read here Plate Alloy Australia - Downloads
    If it was me Id choose the digital one.

    Thanks CW, I appreciate the feedback and link. I am pretty sold on the 'digital' unit however I thought I would put the question out there and see what the more experienced had to say.
    As for the Plate Alloy Australia site, I have been secretly dreaming of one day welding my own boat and I have been aware of their courses for a number of years. One of the main reasons that I am keen on the the 'UniMig 250' is that they specifically recommend it (as you rightly point out). Your response has confirmed what I was 'hoping' to hear!!! )

    Thanks again for the prompt feedback mate.
  5. 29th October 2013, 11:03 AM #4
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    I can't speak to that that particular model of welder, however I do have a Kemppi trigger controlled MIG and I find the ability to adjust your welding on the fly very handy, especially when welding thinner stock/sheet (i.e. you can go back and fill "blow through" holes ).

    Is it worth an extra $200 or $300? ... well that depends on what you intend to use the MIG for and your budget.
    Cheers.

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