FCAW can be self shielded (FCAW-S where the flux provides the shielding of the molten weld metal) or it can also use a shielding gas (FCAW-G where the shielding gas also provides shielding as well as the flux providing some shielding and/or some arc and/or weld puddle effects). Pretty much like a stick electrode (which is technically SMAW for Shielded Metal Arc Welding) turned inside out. MIG (technically GMAW for Gas-shielded Metal Arc Welding) uses a solid wire electrode and a cylinder of shielding gas to shield and protect the arc and the molten metal from the air until the metal solidifies.įlux core welding (technically FCAW for Flux Core Arc Welding) uses a tubular wire electrode that is filled with flux powder. Plus excellent reviews on the welding websites (weldingweb for one)įirst off, a flux core welder is NOT a MIG welder. Three year warranty, they pay shipping both ways if there’s an issue, quick response, and a rabid customer base. I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but look into Primeweld and join their facebook group. Make sure consumables like tips and liners are available. The cheaper machines are going to have cost cutting components like cheaper clamps, guns, fans,plastic rollers, etc, and will likely have limited parts availability along with short warranty periods. A good 115 volt machine is better than a low quality 240 volt machine, in my opinion. Having only a 115 volt machine isn’t a bad thing if you’re doing mostly auto body work. ![]() You can generally run flux core wire on welders with gas capability, for times when gas isn’t available or practical, ie outdoor welding. There are also many that have dual voltage capability, but probably not at your price point. Plenty of good 115 volt welders with gas (mig) capability out there. So if anyone here has had either, which would you recommend? I don't want to spend more than $200 when starting, and I do not have space for gas bottles nor access to 220V. ![]() Has a cold feed button so you can feed the wire without holding the triggerĬan run stick and TIG welds (but I'm not this would need additional gas?Ĭomes with flux wire (but according to reviews it may not be the best wire)ģ in 1 may mean it doesn't do any one type (eg mig) as good.īuying online, so can t see it in person/returns are a pain. I found 1 comparison review on youtube and the guy basically couldn't pick one between the 2.Ĭheaper than the ARC Captain (when on sale voucher) I have looked at individual reviews for both, that seem mainly positive. I'm going to practice considerably on scrap metal before I work on my car but would appreciate some advice on here on 2 I am looking at. With that in mind, I've decided to take the plunge and learn to weld myself with a basic flux core welder (MIG) as they can run 110v and don't need a separate gas bottle. I'm getting fed up with relying on friends to do some welding for reasons of logistics, but also the fact they don t always do things the way I'd like. I have some minor welding needing doing on my project car and am getting into minibike projects.
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