APPLETON, Wis., May 5, 2010—Continuing to adapt to the needs of personal users in the TIG welding market, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces the Diversion™ 180 AC/DC TIG welder. The Diversion 180 delivers several operator conveniences such as input power selection; a digital interface and included foot pedal remote control. This upgraded model takes its place next to the popular Diversion 165 as an easy-to-use, affordable TIG welder for metalworking enthusiasts in automotive repair, motorsports, DIY and hobby markets. The Diversion 180 has an MSRP of $2,150.

Featuring Miller’s patented Multi Voltage Plug (MVP™), the Diversion 180 connects to 115V or 230V input power with a quick and simple change of the plug without tools, allowing the machine to operate just about anywhere. Only Miller offers the convenience of MVP plugs, look for this feature on select MIG and TIG welders.

Retaining the simple setup of the previous model that uses just two controlsone for selecting the metal type and one for heat inputthe Diversion 180 features a new digital interface that allows for more accurate adjustments to the welding amperage and allows easy troubleshooting as it can communicate error codes. In addition to this simplicity, the machine’s stable arc and positive arc starts make it easier for beginners to achieve good results.

The Diversion 180 now includes a remote foot pedal control, highly favored by bench-top TIG welders. This feature, in addition to the built-in fingertip control of the Weldcraft® LS17 TIG torch, allows users to choose their preference for controlling the welding power. Users can also customize their torch head, optimizing it for their welding application, by selecting between a flex-head, number 9-Series flex or standard head, or a pencil torch configuration.

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Weighing in at just 50 lbs. (90 lbs. less than other units), the Diversion 180 only needs a 25-amp circuit breaker on 1-phase power to produce its full welding output of 180 amps (on 230V), 150 amps at 20 percent duty cycle. The unit can weld material as thin as .030-in. and as thick as 3/16-in. in a single pass with its 10- to 180-amp output.

Every Diversion 165 and 180 box includes a 68-page TIG Welding for Dummies book and a DVD on how to set up, operate and weld with the unit, along with some basic TIG welding tips.

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