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Updated: July 8th, 2008 05:26 PM EDT
Select for On-site Welding Repairs
Welding Equipment
For big jobs, you may want a welding unit that will allow two technicians to work together.
Simplicity, which is a key consideration for on-site repairs, favors the use of stick welding.
You must find the ideal compromise between a welder/generator that is big enough to handle the task, yet is sized to fit the service truck.
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Simply put, duty cycle is an indication of a unit's ability to operate without overheating. It tells you how long you can continuously operate the machine.
"For example, Miller's most popular welder/generators are rated for 100% duty cycle, which means you will not hurt the unit if you run it for long periods of time with the amperage turned wide open," notes John Leisner, Miller Electric.
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