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We Analyzed the Lynus LIM 160 Power, a Machine That Promises to Weld Iron, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum, Being Considered the Cheapest Welding Machine in Brazil. Check Out Its Features and Performance in Tests.
In the Brazilian welding equipment market, the search for a versatile, reliable, and affordable machine is constant. The Lynus LIM 160 Power emerges as a strong contender to be the cheapest welding machine, promising to weld various materials such as iron, stainless steel, and aluminum, with ease of use and potential for income generation.
This article details the characteristics, packaging contents, and, mainly, the performance of the Lynus LIM 160 Power in practical tests with different welding processes and materials.
Lynus LIM 160 Power, The Cheapest Welding Machine, What’s in The Box and Its Main Technical Features
Upon opening the box of the Lynus LIM 160 Power, you will find the manual, a high-quality MIG torch with Euro connector, negative clamp, electrode holder, a carrying handle, and a steel brush with hammer. The front panel has input for the MIG torch, wire speed adjustment, amperage settings, and connections for the electrode holder and TIG torch.
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One of the main advantages of the machine is its automatic dual voltage (110/220V). At the back, there are information, an opening for using a larger wire spool (external), a power button, fan, and gas inlet. It is important to note that it does not come with a plug, requiring installation. The top has a reinforced handle and a compartment for wire spool of up to 1kg, with the manufacturer selling an optional support for spools of up to 15kg, suggesting well-built electronics. Internally, the gas valve, a temperature sensor on the heat sink to prevent overheating, and components appear robust.
Performance in MMA Welding (Coated Electrode) and the MIG Process without Gas
In tests with a coated electrode of 2.5mm, the Lynus LIM 160 Power demonstrated a weld of excellent quality, described as smooth and powerful at the same time, managing to cut a steel sheet. The machine also supported welding three electrodes in direct sequence without shutting down due to overheating, proving its durability.
In the MIG process using self-shielded (flux-cored) wire of 0.8mm (without gas), the resulting weld was considered very good and well-fused, despite generating some spatter, characteristic of this process.
The Efficiency of MIG Welding with Gas in the Lynus LIM 160 Power
Using 0.8mm wire with argon gas, MIG welding with the Lynus LIM 160 Power proved to be easier to perform, faster, and with a cleaner weld bead. It was highlighted that, after acquiring the gas cylinder, the cost per kilo (adding wire and gas) becomes cheaper than the wire that does not use gas, in addition to the gain in working speed.
The machine also performed very well when welding thin sheets of 0.75mm (simulating vehicle bodywork) without burning through the material, demonstrating good control and quality even on delicate materials.
Welding Special Materials
The versatility of the Lynus LIM 160 Power was tested on special materials. To weld aluminum in the MIG process with 0.8mm wire and argon gas, it was necessary to position the inverter to keep the torch well-stretched (due to the malleability of aluminum wire), use high wire speed, and moderate amperage. The result, after finishing, was a weld of good quality, reinforced and without porosity. The machine also showed good quality in MIG welding on stainless steel.
In the TIG process (torch purchased separately), the machine also performed well. After connecting the TIG torch to the negative terminal and the argon gas directly to the torch, a autogenous weld (without adding material) was made on thin tubes with excellent visual results. The machine also demonstrated the ability to weld copper in the TIG process, merely melting one piece onto the other.
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