PrimeWeld 3-in-1 50 Amp Plasma Cutter, 200 Amp TIG Welder and 200 Amp Stick Welder - Welding and Cutting Combo, Mobile Welding Machine, Portable Plasma Cutter, Multipurpose Welder and Cutter, CT-520D

I got to say that I really like this little machine. I received it today, got it all put together, fired it up and it worked like a champ. My first piece of steel was some 7/16 inch flat bar and totally went through it like nobodies business. My jaw hit the floor. I do know I need to get one of those wire doohickeys so I can maintain a even distance above the cutting surface, of course that's my issue not the machine. I did a few more cuts on scrap metal and it just worked great. I connected up the stick welder, grabbed 3/32nd 6011 and it just turned it to really smooth butter. I had the machine set to 55 amps and it ran just great. As far as it's operation and considering the fact I'm just a hobbyist, this little box really fits the bill just about right. It's the best bang for the buck for what I do.As for anything negative, there are a couple but they really quite minor. First would be the leads need to be as long as the one used for plasma cutting. The grounding clamp lead definitely needs a little extra length to it. Then in the description of the product itself, and maybe I overlooked it, there was no mention of what type of electrical plug it had. For some reason I was assuming it was coming with no plug and just open wires so you can make it for whatever you needed, 110 or 220 volts. I was somewhat surprise to see that it comes with an L6-30 plug. Thinking I was going to be wiring in a L14-30 I was stumped temporarily while I came up with a solution. Anyway none of this was really a show stopper and not all of it is related to the machine or the manufacturer.This machine is a good running little dude and I'm right now happy that I bought it. Oh and as a side note, I exchanged emails with Mike at PrimeWeld and he really seems to be a good down to earth person.UPDATE: So it's been about 18 months now and I have been using this little machine for a lot for various projects. It still runs and operates now like it did when I first got it. One of the projects I built with this welder is a trailer which goes on the back of an ATV for use in Search and Rescue missions to transport injured people. I added a couple of pictures here for your viewing pleasure. One of the pictures is members of my SAR team for a local parade so we could show it's first preview. This Primeweld machine is the real deal and I have no regrets in having purchased it. It may very well be a product which could contribute to saving a life someday.

ok so far this welder has done everything I expected, I have not used the tig welder yet that is why I am only giving 4 stars.It is highly recommended to run this at 220vac as its a night and day difference from 110vac especially the plasma cutter.Disclaimer I am new to welding I am by no means an expert however I have been using a harbor freight flux core 90amp that I modified to work DC that I have been using for small stuff around the garage.Setup:Set up is not step by step and documentation is vague and sketchy I am guessing to someone in china it was sufficient but checkout youtube there a few videos on the topic, but it can be done without really, its just connecting the regulator/gauge and power which is easier that it seems.Mine came with 220vac plug so I bought a 110vac plug from home depot, wired it, plugged it in and turned it on worked great simple as that, I kept my 220 plug to use later when I wired in a 220vac circuit.Arc Welder:I ran the arc welder and it worked great both 110vac and 220vac. I welded some 3/8 steel, 1/4 steel and it worked great used both 6011 and 7018 rods which seemed to work ok, to be honest I am new to welding so working great means I was able to weld a bead that looks probably eh to ok to the pros but it was easy to get a arc I played around with the amperage and it was crazy at high amps on 3/8 steel I had to back it off as I was blowing out...Plasma Cutter:Setting up the plasma cutter you will need the air turned on and plenty of air I had about 80psi which seemed to work. with the 110vac circuit I tripped the breaker at 50amps but still it was cutting most things for a short time before tripping the 15a breaker. When I installed the 220VAC circuit I ran the unit again at 80psi and 50amps the cutter was blasting through everything with ease mainly 1/4 and 3/8 all stock I had.TIG Welder:I did not test this yet, I need to purchase a argon tank electrodes and filler rods to do this, but I have mainly what I wanted from this unit the tig was an added bonus for me, I would like to set it up and use it in the near future. When I test the TIG I will adjust this as needed.Pros:Price point cheapest there is so far.has all of the main components needed for a hobbyist or weekend warriors(light duty) arsenal.works wellhas some consumables for use.quick shippingcons:documentation, not very clear at all, especially for first timers, could use some clearer documentation.plug should come with a 110v plug as well so that out of the box you can at least verify it turns on and works.

This unit does not come with tungsten rods, so if you want to do any welding with that then you’ll have to buy aftermarket ones.Overall it is a great welder. The stick welding function is fantastic, and the power controls let you fine tune the output very nicely. It welds thick material quite easily, but it’s a bit of a trick to weld thin stuff with the arc welding function obviously. It’s worth the money for sure tho. I wouldn’t risk buying a cheaper welder. This one is great as far as welders go and it’s every bit as good as the big welders that I used when I was first learning to weld.I’ve only used 110v power with it so far, but I’ve not blown a breaker, and I’ve never felt like I didn’t have enough power.The customer service for these welders is out of this world! Something went bad in the original welder and it stopped working, but when I contacted customer support they shipped out a new replacement welder immediately! You can’t go wrong with these folks. With customer support like this I won’t be afraid to do business with them in the future. If you need a good welder that’s backed up with the confidence of a good company, then this is the best value for your money hands down!