RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Welder as a power supply transformer

Don't see any reason it wouldn't work. If it puts out the voltage range you
are looking for and has enough amperage capacity the only question becomes
is the required amperage at a duty cycle that is acceptable.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> I have a 130A sears ac welder that I bought for $10 at a
> yard sale. As a welder it is a piece of junk, it welds and
> the amps are OK but compared to the Millers we have at work
> it is not very good, so I was thinking to use the
> transformer for my power supply for a Gekko G320 servo
> setup. I haven't taken the cover off recently but I believe
> the windings are aluminum and the transformer is multi
> tapped therefore making the voltage adjustable. I was
> wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experience with such
> things?
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