Esab C200i MIG-welder review/esittely

Esab C200i review with different settings in practice with 0,5mm-2mm sheet metal.
Shield gas here was CO2+Argon mix, solid wire 0,8mm. I think it is good machine or one of the best in line, despite some remarks. Also testing my self to make these videos.

[@morteneide3857]

Very informative! Thank you.

[@4LXK]

Too bad i didn't see this before buying a c160i - the automatic settings are always making holes if the true thickness is set. Can you share gas mix and settings too please?

[@MS940]

Nice that you found my video somewhat useful. I used CO2(18%)+Argon(82%) mix. Gas flow was about 10 liter/min.

[@stalkinghawk9244]

Thanks for you input, I think 0,8mm Wire ist a bit to thick for 0,5mm sheet metal though. Could you try using 0,6mm wire? Thinner wires should automatically run cooler.
Also I would be very Interested if you could try CuAl (better variant of CuSi supposedly). For example welding two Galvanised peaces of steel to eachother without grinding of the zinc.
Thanks alot anyways! And Happy welding.

[@MS940]

Thanks for your comment! You are right about wire thickness vs. 0,5mm sheet metal. I tried to make this "test" somewhat simple to understand and also to complete. I have 0,8mm and 0,6mm wires in the shelf. I wouldn't try to weld so thin material exactly same way I did in the video. Heat deformation will make work look ugly though welds were fine. I'll give a thought about CuSi / CuAl try also, if I find that kind wire somewhere.

[@stalkinghawk9244]

@@MS940 Ah, so you mean 0,6mm wire did help with that thin sheet metal? With the 0.8mm in this video you burned through most of the time. I am also looking to buy the same machine since I already have a high end, but way to brutal Welder. Thats why Im looking for this esab doing around 0,5-1.5mm sheet metal you know.

[@MS940]

​@@stalkinghawk9244 I would logically think that 0,6mm wire helps with thin sheet metal vs. 0,8mm. However with new Esab I haven't given that much try yet with 0,6mm so I can't say for 100% sure how much better. Also using lap welds make it easier to avoid burn through vs. butt welds.

[@el_carlitosway]

Phuuuu you better prepare your Text, it was really hard to follow you with all that delay between the words and making strange noises :))
But thanks for your work.

[@MS940]

Despite of being all that this is most comprehensive video about this welding machine in practical use. To compare Esab official video got 18k views in whole 8 years while I got 3,5k in 1 year even C200i is very old model possible phasing out soon.