{"id":19702,"date":"2016-06-20T08:48:56","date_gmt":"2016-06-19T22:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=19702"},"modified":"2018-11-16T10:07:49","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T00:07:49","slug":"unimig-180-portable-mig-welder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/unimig-180-portable-mig-welder\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: UniMig 180 Portable MIG Welder"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>UniMig 180: The Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>The history of welding runs way back several millennials. In fact, if we base it on ancient Greek historians, it was around the 5th Century when welding was allegedly \u201csingle-handedly invented\u201d by someone named Glaucus. In essence, that breakthrough discovery remains\u00a0very integral on\u00a0how the metalworking industry is being shaped\u00a0today. Just imagine what it would\u2019ve been like\u00a0if we never had\u00a0the knowledge of adjoining metals using the process of welding\u2014everything else in the metalworking and construction industry would\u2019ve been so much more \u201cgrinding\u201d and plainly complicated. Nevertheless, the continuous development of the technology have certainly pushed the boundaries for the current wielding equipment we have today. So in our latest review, we\u2019ll take a closer look at one of the fresh and compact welder in today\u2019s market, the\u00a0UniMig 180 Portable MIG Welder.<\/p>\n<h2>UniMig 180:\u00a0Key Features<\/h2>\n<p><em>Simple controls<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In general, the welding equipment doesn\u2019t really have that much objective besides efficiently doing its natural task of combining a few pieces of metals and creating a masterful final product. So ideally, the controls shouldn\u2019t have really been that complicated. This happens to be true with the UniMig 180, which is designed ergonomically to make sure that the controls are very easy to distinguish and access for the operator\u2019s optimum comfort.<\/p>\n<p><em>Safe operation<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Welding is a pretty challenging task, it requires utmost precision and focus on every turn. Fortunately, UniMig 180 is not only optimized to increase the welder\u2019s productivity, the equipment is also carefully structured to ensure that the operator can work with ease and peace of mind against unfortunate incidents or indirect side-effects of the welding machine and the process itself.<\/p>\n<p><em>Spool-gun ready<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0UniMig 180 single phase MIG welder features a clever and newly designed ready function Spool-gun hub that makes way for a convenient integration of an optional\u00a0SPG135 Spool-gun for complementing\u00a0thin or softer wires that don\u2019t have the column strength needed\u00a0in order to feed through standard MIG torches, such as aluminium wire.<\/p>\n<p><em>Operational flexibility<\/em><\/p>\n<p>One thing that I really found interesting and impressive with the compact\u00a0Un-Mig 180 is its innovative ability to MIG weld with both gas shielded and gas less wire set-up. In addition, the 6-step easy\u00a0adjustment of voltage and smooth\u00a0regulation of the wire feed speed makes for convenient\u00a0setting of welding parameters giving good quality welding results.<\/p>\n<p><em>Compact design<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0UniMig 180 Portable MIG Welder\u2019s small, but simple design makes it one of the most portable single-phase that is readily available in the market. Alternatively, the equipment can be incorporated to an additional trolley which eases some of the burden on the operator and allows more maneuverability inside the workshop.<\/p>\n<p><em>Durable build<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0UniMig 180 is devised for non-commercial and DIY welding needs, but despite the compact build, the welding equipment boasts as solid build that lets you commence with your tasks with ease while minimising risks of injuries and accidents. In addition, the\u00a0portable single-phase welder is tagged with an extensive 2-year warranty for superior protection and support for your equipment.<\/p>\n<h2>UniMig 180:\u00a0Price<\/h2>\n<p>NEW: $500.00 \u2013 $550.00<\/p>\n<h2>UniMig 180:\u00a0Videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xCnzEPHMqfY?feature=oembed\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>UniMig 180:\u00a0The Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>Summing up, the\u00a0UniMig 180 Single-phase Portable MIG Welder takes my vote for its simple and durable design that doesn\u2019t compromise performance and efficiency. The equipment looks very comfortable in its price range and should be be worth a strong consideration when picking your new or additional welder in the workplace. Furthermore, the UniMig 180 penchant to be readily functional for\u00a0both gas shielded and gas less wire set-up adds up to the machine\u2019s already versatile repertoire. Overall, the\u00a0UniMig 180 looks and feels really impressive for a compact welder and its modest price range for its smooth operational excellence makes it more attractive than some of its competitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UniMig 180: The Introduction The history of welding runs way back several millennials. In fact, if we base it on ancient Greek historians, it was around the 5th Century when welding was allegedly \u201csingle-handedly invented\u201d by someone named Glaucus. In essence, that breakthrough discovery remains\u00a0very integral on\u00a0how the metalworking industry is being shaped\u00a0today. 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