Smootharc TIG 185 DC
Operating manual
Page 1: ...Smootharc TIG 185 DC Operating manual...
Page 2: ...on This document does not take into account the particular circumstances of the recipient and the recipient should not rely on this document in making any decisions including but not limited to busine...
Page 3: ...issue to BOC and arrange for the cylinder to be returned to BOC 1 1 Health hazard information The actual process of welding is one that can cause a variety of hazards All appropriate safety equipment...
Page 4: ...ctrical shock Never touch live electrical parts Always repair or replace worn or damaged parts Disconnect power source before performing any maintenance or service Earth all work materials Never work...
Page 5: ...tense heat on the base metal is produced The base metal melts very quickly Ions from the inert gas are directed towards the negative electrode at a relatively slow rate Direct current with straight po...
Page 6: ...or DC No spitting Consistent arc starts Good stability Only thick sections Increase penetration or travel speed DCSP 2 Ceriated EW Ce2 75 Argon 25 Helium Low erosion rate Wide current range AC or DC...
Page 7: ...e a truncated point with a flat spot Diameter of flat spot determines amperage capacity See below The included angle determines weld bead shape and size Generally as the included angle increases penet...
Page 8: ...0 50 2 3 5 1 3 20 10 60 2 3 5 5 16 10 2 8 40 1 5 3 50 50 15 40 3 20 6 3 15 r s 2 s 2 3 0 S 2 3 0 3 4 12 2 1 1 5 3 6 20 50 2 3 5 1 3 20 10 60 2 3 5 5 16 10 2 8 40 1 5 3 50 50 15 40 3 20 6 3 15 r s 2 s...
Page 9: ...int type Number of passes Tungsten electrode size mm Consumable size mm Current A Welding travel speed cm min Gasflow l min 0 8 Fillet 1 1 6 1 5 70 30 5 1 0 Fillet 1 1 6 1 5 90 30 5 1 5 Fillet 1 1 6 2...
Page 10: ...empted and those containing lead are virtually unweldable Plate thickness mm Joint type Root gap mm Layers Tungsten size mm Consum able size mm Current A Welding speed cm min Gasflow l min 1 5 Square...
Page 11: ...G Pack or a BOC 26F FX TIG torch fitted with a separate contactor The BOC AC DC TIG pack torch is fitted to the machine by means of the Safe Lock dinse back end For DC TIG operation fit the torch back...
Page 12: ...the TIG torch to the positive dinse plug connector and the work return lead to the negative dinse plug connector In this mode most of the heat is generated within the non consumable tungsten and the h...
Page 13: ...l in oven prior to welding Filler material is oily or dusty Replace filler metal Alloy impurities in the base metal such as sulphur phosphorous lead and zinc Change to a different alloy composition wh...
Page 14: ...rchase An authorised BOC Service Agent must carry out warranty repairs Freight packaging and insurance costs are to be paid for by the claimant No additional express warranty is given unless in writin...
Page 15: ...ustomer Service Centre on Australia 131 262 Email contact boc com www boc com au BOC Limited ABN 95 000 029 729 Riverside Corporate Park 10 Julius Avenue North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia New Zealand 0800...
