Friedrichshafen, Germany
A published address and a seven-year warranty
Being findable. In a category where a large share of listings come from brands invented for a single product, IPOTOOLS states IPO Technik-Handels GmbH with an address, and backs it with seven years. Their sets are complete — the CUT-70R arrives with a 5 m PT-80 torch, an earth lead, a shield and a hammer.
Their own range contradicts itself. The TIG-200ACDC at €459 publishes pulse frequency ranges and an AC frequency range; the SUPERTIG 200DI at €570 publishes neither. The cheaper machine is the better documented one, which is worth knowing before paying the difference.
Consumables and repairs have a destination. On a €100 machine that matters less; on a €500 one it is most of what you are buying.
160 A · 230 V · 8 kg · €176
An 8 kg three-process inverter with a seven-year manufacturer's warranty and a German importer with a published address.
Best for: A first MIG where the budget is firm and the machine must still be repairable in five years
≈ 175 €
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