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ESAB Rogue
ET 200iP Pro
Reviewed by Mike Robinson, technician/welder
at MAS in Lansing, Michigan.
Q: How did the tool save you time?
A: The welder is very quick to setup
and saves previous setup settings to
get you back to welding quickly. It's
also a dual voltage machine, meaning
no matter where you go you can
complete the job, saving time not
looking for a certain plug-in to connect
to. It can also run off a generator.
Q: How has using this tool impacted
your shop's profitability?
A: The tool's time savings on setup and ease
of portability allows you to go out in the field
quickly and have no worries about running
back and forth for other equipment. It saves
many man hours of wasted time. Whether
you need to TIG weld stainless pipe or do
some stick welding, this machine has it covered
with plenty of power.
Q: How easy was it to use?
A: The welder is very easy
to use if you have welded
before. Setup is super simple
and adjusting the settings to what is
needed is also very simple using the
digital display.
Q: How was its packaging? Did it
come with any accessories?
A: It came well packaged and with just
about everything you need to start welding.
It came with a very nice flexible TIG
torch and some tungsten and cups to get
you started. You will need a bottle of Argon,
but the welder does come with a nice regulator
and hose for the gas. The TIG torch
has the controls on it, so the foot control
is not necessary to start welding, but a foot
control can be purchased seperately. Best
part is that any accessory you may want is
easy to find, although you won't need many
as this is a well-equipped bundle.
As far as the stick welding goes, it came
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ESAB Rogue ET 200iP Pro is a high
frequency start TIG machine. The easyto-use
welder is designed with a durable
housing that is IP23S rated. Weighing
only 21.2 lbs, the welder features an
ergonomic handle, carrying strap and
long extension cables for portability. In
addition to offering ideal arc characteristics
in TIG and Stick mode, it provides
several TIG parameters that can be easily
adjusted including gas pre flow, start
current, ramp up time, ramp down time,
finish current, and post flow. It also
offers a pulse feature with background
current control and frequency adjustments
up to 500 Hz for better heat input
control.
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with a nice stinger that is really hard to beat
for an included accessory. Honestly, some
of the nicest accessories I have ever seen
are included with this welder. All the accessories
are rated to the maximum output of
this welder at 200A. It also came with the
120V/230V power adaptor which is a nice
addition when 230V may not be available.
Q: Was there a manual included?
A: Yes, a manual was included. It was very
easy to understand and comes in multiple
languages. It goes over all the settings and
how to adjust the welder, for example hot
start and arc force which can be handy on
thicker material.
Q: What features did you like?
A: The adjustments and its digital easy-toread
display were among my favorites. One
thing that really puts this above other similar
units is its compact size. It's very easy to
transport. It also has a quality fan for keeping
it cool. I have never tripped the over temp
safety on the unit thanks to the fan. When
you weld with this machine you can tell it's
a quality machine. Arc is very stable. High
frequency start is also a huge benefit, and it
offers lift TIG start.
Q: Is there any way you could think
to improve or add to this tool?
A: Not much I would change on this machine
as it works very well for multiple job applications.
For welding steel and stainless steel,
the unit is very budget friendly.
Q: Have you used a previous version
of this tool?
A: I have used similar machines, but they
all weighed more and had a bigger footprint
than this machine. With the pulse capabilities
using TIG mode, you can set your pulse
settings through a wide range for ultimate
control. Not many other machines offer
something of this caliber in such a small
lightweight package.
MIKE ROBINSON is a Master
Certified Technician with ASE, State
of Michigan, and services vehicles
all across Michigan. Robinson has
been an automotive technician for
over 23 years. He was also a professional
welder and fabricator and has a passion
for metalwork. Robinson is a member of Trained by
Techs and fully believes in continuous training.
This product was given to the reviewer free of charge from the manufacturer.
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