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When all of us here at IOC were kids, ol’ Grandpa Miller would gather us around and read to us the story of The Little Welder That Could. Despite its small size, the little welder could handle almost anything: TIG welding stainless, burning 7018 for 5 hours, or MIG welding until the sun went down.
And who was the little welder in that story? The Multimatic 215. This beloved lil’ powerhouse of a welder has been a favorite for years:
“It’s a beastly little thing, and has taken everything I’ve sent its way in stride”. - Miller Customer
Now, Miller is introducing a whole upgraded version: The Multimatic 215 PRO. This follows hot on the heels of the PRO treatment that Miller gave to the Millermatic 211, which added some considerable improvements to that machine. So what is changing with the Multimatic 215 PRO, and why should you care?
Future Proofing
One of the most notable additions to the Multimatic 215 in this new PRO version might surprise a lot of the old timers: It’s actually a small USB slot on the side of the machine.
It’s important to understand that nowadays, welding machines have gotten so advanced, most of them have a literal computer built into them. These little computers handle things like regulating the wattage, controlling your settings, easily allowing you to swap parameters, and performing almost every other function of your machine. Basically, think of this little computer as the “brain” of your welding machine.
Sometimes, the “body” of your welding machine is perfectly fine, but the “brain” (little computer) could be improved. For instance, Miller’s team might have added more functionality to the software that runs your welder. Or maybe there’s a bug that they’ve been able to fix. But if you already bought your welder and took it home, how do you get these improvements added to your machine?
In the past, the only way was to take it to a repair shop where they could update the software. To be frank, this was such a pain, and most welders simply didn’t do it. They’d just never get the added benefits and would try to ignore any bugs in their machine’s system. And even when you did bring your machine to a shop, it wasn’t exactly a piece of cake for them to upgrade your software.
The new PRO version of the Multimatic 215 completely solves this. That small USB port allows you to easily update your machine's software. Miller has a world of potential new improvements planned. Now you’ll be able to get those upgrades to your welder’s brain without having to buy a whole new machine.
If dealing with computers isn't your cup of tea, you can call our support team, and we’ll walk you through every step of updating your Multimatic 215 using its new USB slot. There’s a reason we’re known for having the best customer service in the entire industry. Just make sure you purchase your machine at Welding Supplies from IOC.
Best-in-Class Features
The original Multimatic 215 had some of our favorite features for a multiprocessing machine. With the new 215 PRO, all of these make a return, and many are even improved upon.
The most well-known tech in the 215 is probably its famous auto-set. Usually, when choosing your welding parameters, you should use reference charts to manually figure out your starting settings. To be honest, very few welders actually do this. Instead, they simply guess based on their past experience and then painstakingly tweak their machine until it feels “good enough.”
With the 215’s auto-set, all you have to do is enter in a few details like your material type, filler material, etc., and the welder figures out the ideal starting parameters for you. Of course, you can always manually tweak your settings if you prefer. This prevents so much headache when it comes to producing quality welds.
In his review of the Multimatic 215 PRO, the incredibly easy user experience was one of Chris from Weekender Solutions' favorite features. You can check out his full review of the Multimatic 211 PRO below:
While the 215 PRO has more capabilities than the original version, it’s actually 3 pounds lighter. It also comes with a 15-foot MDX-100 MIG gun instead of a 10-foot one.
Finally, the Multimatic 215 PRO can easily switch between MIG, TIG, and stick. If you’re going to buy a multi-process machine, the whole idea is to be able to use more than one welding method, so seamless switching is a no-brainer.
Weld for Longer
As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, the Multimatic 215 has always been the little engine that could. The 215 PRO version can actually go even further than the original. Most noticeably, the amount of heat the machine can take has been improved – or in other words, the duty cycle has been increased.
Why does that matter to you? While you’re welding, you’re supposed to keep track of your duty cycle. This dictates how long within a 10-minute period you can weld and how long you have to let your machine cool down. Depending on the process and plug type you’re using, the Multimatic 215 PRO will have a longer duty cycle than the original machine.
With the NEW Multimatic 215 PRO, you’ve got the ultimate lightweight machine for welding with multiple processes. Just make sure you purchase from Welding Supplies from IOC. We’ve got the best prices and the customer service on the web. With over 110 years of working in the welding and gas business, you won’t find a more credible retailer for your machines, consumables, and equipment.
