![]() ![]() Hobart is owned by Miller now, and Miller and Lincoln make non-industrial welders. 30% duty cycle, but much higher output) than rated, and it's just fine doing that. A commercial welding outfit might only run it two shifts a day, and they may not run it at full rated (100% duty cycle) output, but they'll occasionally have a situation where they run it substantially ABOVE that figure (like. In comparison, a Miller industrial welding supply is intended to be wired in, powered up, set up, and put into operation, where it'll run basically continuous-duty, 24/7, for it's entire lifespan. ![]() As a result, they're not built to be used in under highly demanding constraints. Welders sold through SNAP-ON, NAPA, SEARS, HARBOR FREIGHT, etc., are all that way- the manufacturers have no intention on making a name for themselves, and have no interest in competing for industrial customer base. ![]() Past that, there are MANY, MANY companies that have welders manufactured and branded with their company name, and there's companies who build welders SPECIFICALLY for having them house-branded and sold. The 'Big Three' are the competetors fighting for dominance in the industrial and commercial welding market, and therefore, they set a very high standard for performance, reliability, and servicability. It's not that they're looked down upon for no reason.
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