MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
SYNSTAR 400 TS
Power
17500 W
Weight
111.0 kg (244.7 lb)
Idealarc CV-400
Lincoln Electric
K1346-13
MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
F5 · Professional
The Lincoln Electric Idealarc CV-400 belongs in the heavy industrial tier due to its rugged construction designed for demanding applications and continuous work cycles. Equipped with an extremely robust transformer power source, it guarantees a 100% duty cycle at 400 amps, making it ideal for heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, and high-intensity production lines. Its reliability in harsh environments and the ability to operate continuously without overheating justify its top-tier placement. It requires adequate three-phase power and must be paired with a separate wire feeder, confirming its vocation for fixed or cart-mounted installations in specialized workshops where sustained productivity is an absolute requirement.
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INDICATIVE PRICE RANGE
4000–5500 € ≈ $4,320–$5,940
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The lowest list price among professional MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) machines: €4750. The second cheapest starts at €5500. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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Dimensions
48 × 84 × 70 cm (19.0 × 33.0 × 27.5 in)
Weight
173.7 kg (382.9 lb)
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 48 × 84 × 70 cm (19.0 × 33.0 × 27.5 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 173.7 kg (382.9 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max welding current | 400 A | Compiled by editorial team |
| Duty cycle (rated current) | 100 % | Compiled by editorial team |
| Synergic control | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Gasless capable | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Compiled by editorial team |
| Aluminium ready | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Pulse capable | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Input voltage | 400 V (three-phase) | Compiled by editorial team |
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Software
The Idealarc CV-400 is a traditional analog welding system and, as such, features no internal software, complex digital displays, or reliance on external applications. Control of welding parameters, such as voltage, is purely electromechanical via switches and potentiometers located on the front panel. This total absence of advanced digital components represents a significant advantage in critical industrial environments, as it eliminates risks related to software bugs or electromagnetic interference that could disable delicate electronic boards. Configuration is handled manually, requiring a skilled operator capable of balancing voltage and wire feed speed based on the specific welding process.
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Sheet published Specifications updated: dimensioni, fascia d'uso, stato commerciale, attribute.input voltage, attribute.pulse capable, attribute.aluminium ready, attribute.power source tech, attribute.gasless capable, attribute.synergic control, attribute.duty cycle pct, attribute.welding current max a, attribute.welding type Price updated