You can now receive even more industrial-quality features like inverter technology and a spool gun in this hard-working, inexpensive MIG welder, whether you\'re a professional or an enthusiast. Since 2009, Eastwood\'s R&D team has been working to improve their welders, and are particularly proud of this newly designed Eastwood MIG 180, which is ideal for steel, aluminum, and general metal fabrication and auto restoration. This welder\'s exceptional bead quality and performance rivals, if not outperforms, more expensive MIG welders, making it a fantastic choice for your shop. Many vehicles and trucks contain aluminum parts, and you may need to weld aluminum for a metal fabrication project. You can weld 14-gauge to 1/4-inch aluminum using the supplied spool gun. Connect or disconnect it quickly and easily as needed for working on various parts and panels. Save money on a spool gun when you buy it with the Eastwood MIG 180. Product Features: Operates on either 120V or 240V Welds mild and stainless steel, 24 gauge to 5/16\" (3/16\" on 120V) Welds aluminum, 14 gauge to 1/4\" with included Spool Gun (1/8\" on 120V) 30-180 amp welding range Latest IGBT inverter technology Lightweight and portable at less than 26 lbs Metal drive motor for smoothest operation Uses .023 - .035 wire in 4\" and 8\" spools Long ground, torch and power cables 2T/4T modes for long welds Tack weld setting for consistency in sheet metal 30% duty cycle at 180 Amps and 60% at 130 Amps Includes regulator and hose for optimum MIG welding Uses common Tweco style consumables Can also be used for Flux-Core welding if you don\'t have gas   Product Contents: MIG 180 Welder Spool Gun with 9.5\' cable (works with a 4 inch wire spool only) and .035\" (0.9mm) Contact Tip MIG Wire Spool 0.030 (0.8mm), 4 inch (2 lbs) 4043 Aluminum Wire Spool 0.035 (0.9mm), 4 inch (1 lb) Gas Regulator with hose 9.5\' Ground Clamp NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 6-50R Adapter Cord (240v to 120v), 2\' MIG Torch, Nozzle, 0.030\" (0.8mm) Contact Tip and 8.5\' Cable Face shield with lens and handle Welding brush/hammer Contact tip wrench Additional contact tips (.030\" and .035\") Instruction Manual   Product Specifications: Rated Electrical Input: 240 VAC; 29.6 AMP 120 VAC; 24 AMP Required Breaker Size: 30 amp Power Voltage: 1 Phase, 120VAC / 240VAC, 60 Hz Power Cord Receptacle Plug: NEMA 6-50R Max Voltage at No Load: 61 V DC Rated Duty Cycle: 120V: 30% @ 90 Amps 120V: 60% @ 65 Amps 120V: 100% @ 50 Amps 240V: 30% @ 180 Amps 240V: 60% @ 130 Amps 240V: 100% @ 100 Amps Torch Consumables: Tweco style nozzle and contact tips Wire Feed Rate (IPM/Inches Per Minute): 120V: 80 - 280 IPM 240V: 80 - 551 IPM Wire Sizes: 0.023”(0.6mm) – 0.030”(0.8mm) mig wire 0.030”(0.8mm) – 0.035”(0.9mm) flux core wire Welding Wire Spool: 4” and 8” spool, up to 11 lbs Maximum Welding Thickness - Steel: 5/16\" Output Current Range: 120V: 30 - 120 Amps 240V: 30 - 180 Amps Weight: 25.3 lbs (11.5 kg) Overall Dimensions: 18” X 8.5\" X 13.25”