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Product Description

The Oxford MIGMAKER 252 is a UK-built MIG welding machine, known for its exceptional build quality, smooth arc performance, and long-term reliability. Designed with a rugged transformer-based power source, this welder delivers stable, clean welding results.

The Oxford MIGMAKER 252 MIG welder delivers super smooth arc performance and has plenty of power for heavier jobs, making it ideal for automotive welding, general fabrication, gate and railing work, and light farm repairs.

With a 12-step voltage control system, the machine offers fine adjustment at the low end for welding thin sheet metal — and enough output to handle occasional 8–10mm steel welding. The lower voltage settings are spaced closely together to give better control on thinner materials. Setting 1 is perfect for 0.5mm sheet, with gradual increases through settings 2 and 3 for more flexibility without jumping too far in power.

At the higher end, voltage steps increase more significantly to give the extra punch needed for thicker welds, where precise control isn't as critical.

The Oxford MIGMAKER 252 is a Single Phase British made MIG Welding machine, fitted with a heavy duty wire spool holder for 15kg or 5kg wire reels ,with mechanical brake to prevent overrun. Robust gas bottle carrier, holder & chain suitable for all sizes of bottle. Designed for MIG welding mild steel, stainless steel & aluminium. Oxford CAP+ technology ensures excellent weld starts & a very smooth stable weld. Good range of voltage steps. Semi-synergic control so are easier to set up & use. All metal geared wire drive system ensures perfect wire feeding of all sizes & types of wire. Copper wound main transformer with overload protection. Electrically efficient design. Industry standard torch Euro connector. Robust PCB fitted to precisely control motor speed & all functions including burn back etc. Powder coated steel case with a substantial 2.5mm chassis fitted with quality wheels & castors. Built to comply with BS EN60974-1, BS EN50199, RoHS directive, & CE marked. Reverse polarity -now standard on all MIGMAKERs to use gas-less wire, other options include spot timer & trigger latching. Front panel controls are protected from knocks by lid & side panel overhangSupplied with a free MB25-3m torch and regulator.

Every Oxford welding machine is offered with the following guarantees:
2 year warranty all items - except torch and regulator.
5 year main transformer warranty (the heart of the machine)
20 year minimum guarantee of spares availability


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Oxford MIG Welding Machine

MIGMAKER range 200 Amp to 300 Amp single phase models

With a history dating back over 50 years British made Oxford welding machines are internationally renowned as one of the best in the industry. They are known for simple rugged build, high reliability with a very long life span & excellent welding performance.

These British made Oxford MIG machines are of course built to the same standards using the highest quality components throughout. At the heart of every Oxford MIG is a substantial copper wound transformer fitted with robust rotary switches & an overrated rectifier to give unbeatable durability. All models are fitted with an industrial wire feed system & motor to guarantee virtually unstoppable feeding of all wires.

Welding performance is superb: Our CAP+ technology ensures excellent arc starts & very smooth almost spatter free welding: Models up to the 302 have a unbeatable 20 amps min current to help prevent burn through on thin metal such as automotive panels.

These machines are designed to be more electrically efficient than other brands with an unbeatable standby power of just 25 watts & main transformer efficiencies of over 90%.

Standard functions single phase models 202,252 and 302

Infinitely variable wire feed speed with semi-synergic control, Spot timer and built in motor brake & burn back.

Further reading - Things to consider before purchasing any type of welding or plasma cutting machine.
With so many machines on the market today its very difficult to make the right choice when buying a new machine.
If you are considering a MIG welder then the choice is often between a transformer based workshop machine on wheels or a portable inverter. For workshop use a good European made transformer based basic MIG machine with simple switches to control the output power is the sensible choice for many applications. (Commonly referred to as step voltage or transformer type machines). They are generally cost effective, reliable, perform well, have a long life span. Also a good quality basic MIG machine is electrically efficient in design so power consumption is about as low as it can go. Have a look at our single phase & three phase standard MIG range, Oxford MIGMAKER and Oxford MULTIMIGS. These models are really electrically efficient which means we can give you more output power for lower input. There are also many other quality made European & USA made machines you can consider, however we recommend avoiding the low cost imports, despite giving the impression of being made in the EU etc mostly the low cost machines are now made in the Far East, even some a the big names have gear made in Asia, they often weld quite badly & are not built to last.
If you need a MIG welder with portability is the number one priority then we suggest consider a quality EU or USA made inverter machine. But beware, as many users know inverter based machines are not particularly reliable or have a long life, (more on this subject to follow). Our OXFORD MULTI-ARC portable range make a very sensible alternative to the inverter, they offer superior welding performance on MIG & other processes, similar to the best EU or USA inverter but without the reliability issues of an inverter. These are maybe not quite as portable as a small inverter but otherwise are a better choice.

Features

  • MIG welding mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium
  • Reverse polarity- allows MIG/MAG welding with gas or without gas using a fluxed wire
  • Spot timer function
  • Burn back circuit prevents wire from sticking
  • Synergic operation - wire speed automatically increases as you increase the output - easy !
  • Good range of voltage steps, starting from just 20 amps
  • Heavy duty wire spool holder for 5 and 15kg spools. Mechanical brake to prevent overrun
  • Robust gas bottle holder and chain
  • Metal geared wire drive system
  • Copper wound transformer (not usual aluminium wound) for highest efficiency
  • Powder coated strong steel cabinet on quality wheels and castors
  • Generator friendly and IP23 protection

Technical Data

MODEL  252
Voltage  230v
Output amps range 20-250A
Voltage steps 12
Duty cycle 220A@ 25%
OCV 16-39V
Rec fuse 16/25A
Min generator 5.5KVA
Weld smoothing device smoothing capacitors + reactive inductor
MIG wire sizes 0.6-1mm
Weight approx 50kg
Dimensions mm inc wheels  610H x 760L x 460W

We are also the authorised service centre for Oxford in the Hampshire region.

Specifications

Input power voltage (V)
230V
MPN
MIGMAKER 252
Brand
Oxford
Condition
New
Product Code
MIGMAKER 252

Delivery & Returns

UK Delivery

Postage and packing to mainland UK is free on all orders over £60.00 (exc VAT. All orders up to £60.00 (exc VAT) are £5.75 plus VAT.

Click and collect is now available for PO and SO postcodes.

Outside of the UK

For delivery to an address outside the UK please call us on 023 92 295612 or email us at sales@migtigarc.co.uk and we will advise.

Oxford MIGMAKER 252 MIG Welder - 230V

Product Code MIGMAKER 252

Key Features

12 voltage steps

Copper wound transformer to new EU spec

Welds to 8mm mild steel

20 - 250 amps (230V)