Miller Dynasty 200dx - Lateral-g Forums

abadsvt · #1 08-10-2008, 07:27 PM

I was looking at buying this welder and was wondering if there is anyone on this forum that has one or uses one. Do you guys like it? Does it perform to its hype? Anything that you would recommend that i get with it? I was thinking about getting the foot control kit but I am pricing out going with 25' leads instead of 15' ones. Thanks

rich-allen · #2 08-10-2008, 07:36 PM

Joel:

Your much better off buying something like a Syncrowave 250 DX

A machine like the Dynasty will require more money to buy accersories like torch cooler, and everything else to make it perform as well as the syncrowave dx does out of the box.

The Dynasty welders are expensive because you are paying for the computer system it takes to run them.

I probably have 30 or so welders in my shop, 1 of them is the inverter type. experience tells me to stay away from them.

One last thing, prices for these welders is much cheaper than the listed prices on millers website.

Rich

abadsvt · #3 08-10-2008, 08:42 PM

Thanks for the reply! I was hoping to get a smaller tig machine becuase I would like to be able to take it with me on some jobs. I am a mechanical contractor and have needed to be able to tig weld stainless sinks or shelves at the customers resturants. So I am wanting it for my truck that i am building but also for work related stuff also. So with that being said does it change your opinion? Thanks again for you help!

dmerrio · #4 08-10-2008, 09:24 PM

I have a professional welder friend with one. He loves it, but its downside he says is that it may not last as long with all the computer controlled components. Otherwise it is a sweet machine, and it is very portable. He recommended i purchase the syncrowave for a shop as reliability may be better. I think it comes to personal pref. though. I'm telling u he does some magnificent welds with almost any welder he uses.

rich-allen · #5 08-11-2008, 06:52 AM

If this machine is strictly for portable use I would by an engine driven unit.
If your work trucks are primarily diesel then buy an diesel. Top into your fuel line that way you have unlimited fuel supply.
Since your going to use this both at your shop and the field; (This is the way I would go.) Get yourself a long SO cord and plug in to the job sites spider box. All job sites have single and 3 phase power available.

B Schein · #6 08-11-2008, 11:13 AM

If you plan on welding exotic materials and lots of very thin aluminum they are grate. But if you plane on mostly steel and occasional aluminum I stay away from one. I Really dislike welding steel with these machines they tend to have a hard time staring an arc on steel compared to a sincrowave or other none inverter machines. Plus the dynasties have so much adjustment you really have to know what you are doing to get one setup correctly.

rich-allen · #7 08-11-2008, 11:19 AM

I've sold a few different members welders on this forum.

If you need any more help let me know.

Rich

abadsvt · #8 08-12-2008, 09:15 AM

Thanks for the help guys! So i have been looking at the syncrowaves like you guys suggested and one thing that i keep thinking about is the weight. The dynasty is 45lbs and the synrowave 200 is 238lbs. Thats a big difference. I don't want an engine driven unit since it isn't primarly a portable welder. Probably 70% of the time in my garage and 30% of the time out in the field. I plan on welding mostly mild steel ranging from 20g-1/4" and 22g-10g stainless with the occasional alluminum but would like to be able to weld 1/4" alluminum. Majority of the welding with be 16g tubing for my exhaust and 1/8-1/4 brackets on my frame. I am an intermediate tig welder and the welder that i use now doesn't have the ability to fine tune the amount of amps. It just has a high, medium high,and so on adujstments. Would like a little more adjustability. Thanks again for the help.

Josh

rwhite692 · #9 08-12-2008, 09:54 AM

True the Synchrowaves are heavy units (I have a 2002-ish 180SD) but man, they are hard to beat in terms of bang-for-the-buck and adjustability... I see low-mileage 180s and 200s going for 1100-1400 bucks all the time. That, and you can stick weld with it too.

rich-allen · #10 08-12-2008, 10:40 AM

Like I said; the computer controlled systems are lighter weight but they are trouble. Theres no Comparing a machine that uses a computer to control a short circuit VS a machine with copper windings.

The copper wound machine will be alive in 40 years and the computer controlled machine will be junk within 5-9 years.

The one I have, (Lincoln Invertech 350-pro) has been in the repair shop more than once. None of my copper wound machines have ever been in the shop.
Some of my welders are 20 years old and they get used 8-12 hours a day 5-6 days a week.

One last thing; you will never get the same quality weld from one of Dynasty machines as you would a Syncrowave.

I wish you lived close to my shop, you could come and try both before buying.

Rich