Home CompareMillermatic 142 vs TIG230
Millermatic 142 vs TIG230
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| Spec | Millermatic 142 | TIG230 |
|---|---|---|
| Process | MIG (GMAW) and flux-cored (FCAW). | AC/DC TIG and stick. The page lists nine AC waveforms, including square, sine, triangle, and hybrid. |
| Output amp range | 30–140 A. | TIG 2–230 A. Stick 10–200 A. |
| Rated duty cycle | 100 A at 19 V, 60% duty cycle. 80 A at 18 V, 100% duty cycle. | TIG: 35% at 230 A, 60% at 175 A, 100% at 136 A. Stick: 35% at 200 A, 60% at 152 A, 100% at 118 A. The duty lines are not split by voltage. |
| Input voltage and plug | 120 V, 20 A, single-phase, 50/60 Hz. | 90–275 V, 50–60 Hz. That range covers a 120 V outlet and a 240 V outlet. Input amperes are not in the specifications block. |
| Wire or rod size | Set up for .024–.035 in. (0.6–0.9 mm) solid wire and .030–.045 in. (0.8–1.2 mm) flux-cored wire. Uses 4- or 8-inch spools. | Not published by manufacturer |
| Weight | 33 lb. | 46 lb. Dimensions 22 in. long, 8 in. wide, 16 in. high. |
| Material thickness | Steel: 24 ga.–3/16 in. single pass. Aluminum: 18–14 ga. single pass. | Not published by manufacturer |