I just added the primeweld mts200 to the store here and it is a beast of a mig welder.
…. and I have around 6 more videos using it that you will seen very soon right here.
The mts200 also comes with an air cooled CK tig torch with a valve since it also does lift arc TIG and Stick.
And to introduce this welder, we are adding a free basic stubby gas lens kit with your order.
(Videos coming soon using the lift arc TIG function)
For this video I tested the recommended settings on the mig chart for the primeweld mts200.
Using mig chart recommended settings can save you some time compared to just guessing, but for different positions and joint types, some fine tuning is needed for the best arc.
When I reached 1/4" thickness, the settings definitely needed some tweaking.
So instead of the recommended setting of 22.5 volts and 472 ipm using .035" wire, I used 20 volts and 310 inches per minute wire speed and it was a lot smoother arc and still got good penetration as shown on the cut and etch test toward the end of the video.
PS. Dont forget about the free basic stubby gas lens kit when you order the primeweld mts200. Deadline to get the free basic stubby kit is 8-31-24.
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this reply is for John Zeigler, January 1, 2026
You menthioned that you are using 100% argon . That is the issue. you need 75/25 argon/co2 or pure Co2. 75/25 is more versatile and once you switch, things will be way beter
jody
Just got my MTS200 and I’m trying out MIG welding. Tried the various settings but same result. Caterpillar like beads that sit high on the metal with no penetration, whether thin or thicker material. Just trying to make a bead on flat stock.
i have a home made welding table with 9/16-5/8" thick surface. Using .03 steel wire, 100% Argon, 16ga steel, with at first 19.5v and 475 in/min which just seemed too much wire. Metal was ground with floppy disc 60 grit prior to welding. Tried various levels of voltage and wire feed speeds but same results. It’s been 15-17 years since I’ve welded and that was TIG (Miller Diversion 165) when I took a night class at a local tech school. 5 years before that it was Stick Welding (before auto darkening helmets and I hated my results)
I just know I’m doing something wrong that’s got a simple fix. I just don’t know what that is….Any help appreciated. JZ
ps: Had an HTP Mig Welder that got caught in Hurricane Sandy flooding. Never worked after the flooding but prior to Sandy, it seemed that MIG welding was a lot easier and cleaner with good penetrating beads
Great stuff Jody get so much out of your videos thanks gary
Thank you Jody for continuing to provide valuable information and affordable equipment options for those just getting going! You are the one that thought me to tig weld and I’m so grateful for your generosity of knowledge and time! Thanks Again!
Love the video I purchased the prime weld about 6 months ago great little machine. I’ve been running 030 wire and found I like my settings better than the chart on anything over 1/8 inch mine came with a spool gun included hope you touch on it cause I’m batting zero getting it to run a halfway decent beed