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Multimatic 255 vs TIG225X
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| Spec | Multimatic 255 | TIG225X |
|---|---|---|
| Process | MIG (GMAW), pulsed MIG (GMAW-P), flux-cored (FCAW), DC stick (SMAW), DC Lift-Arc TIG (GTAW), and pulsed TIG (GTAW-P). | AC/DC TIG and stick. The page tells the operator to use AC for aluminum and magnesium and DC for steel, stainless, and most other metals. |
| Output amp range | 5–350 A. | TIG 10–225 A. Stick 10–180 A. |
| Rated duty cycle | MIG: 230 A at 25.5 V, 60% duty cycle. Stick: 200 A at 28 V, 60% duty cycle. TIG: 275 A at 21 V, 60% duty cycle. | TIG: 40% at max output, and 100% at 108 A on 120 V or 155 A on 240 V. Stick: 40% at max output, and 100% at 76 A on 120 V or 139 A on 240 V. |
| Input voltage and plug | Auto-Line 208–575 V, single-phase. Input amperes are not in the quick specs. | 120 V / 240 V, single-phase, 50/60 Hz. Input amperes and a plug name are not in the specifications list. |
| Wire or rod size | Not published by manufacturer | Not published by manufacturer |
| Weight | Machine only: 84 lb. (38 kg). Machine with running gear: 148 lb. (67 kg). | 41 lb (18.5 kg). |
| Material thickness | Not published by manufacturer | The page says it can weld materials up to 1/2 inch thick. |