Esab Rebel Emp 205IC Ac/Dc Multi-Process Welder (0558102553)

This is the AC/DC version of the Rebel multi-process platform, which means it is the one in this lineup capable of TIG welding aluminum, alongside MIG and stick, from a 120V/230V dual-input machine rated up to 235 amps.

How the controls adapt to the operator

A dynamic arc-control system continuously reads arc characteristics and adjusts to the operator's technique rather than holding one fixed response, and a basic mode lets a less experienced welder simply set wire diameter and material thickness before pulling the trigger, while an advanced mode opens full control over every arc parameter. A 4.3-inch color display can also show consumable part numbers and reference material directly on the machine.

What ships with this unit

• A 10-foot Tweco Fusion 180 MIG gun and a 13-foot, 200-amp-rated electrode holder
• A wired foot control and a TIG torch with a 12.5-foot cable and torch accessories
• On 120V input current tops out at 150 amps; switch to 230V and it extends to 235 amps
• Shipping weight is 49 pounds, with a duty cycle rated 60 percent at full output

Coverage on this new machine runs 3 years on the power source and 1 year on the torch, suited to beginner-through-career-welder use.

Can this machine TIG weld aluminum? Yes, its AC/DC TIG mode is built for that.

Does it come with a foot control? Yes, a wired foot control ships with this unit.

Specifications