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  • Page 1 CUT 30C Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 Welcome to a better way of cutting Congratulations on puchasing the Raptor CUT 30C plasma cutter. This operating manual provides the basic knowledge required for plasma cutting, as well as highlighting important areas of how to operate the Raptor machine. With normal use, and by following these recommended steps, this machine can provide you with years of trouble-free service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Recommended Safety Guidelines 9.0 Machine Specifications 2.0 Recommended Safety Precautions 10.0 Plasma Cutters 2.1 Health Hazard Information 10.1 Fundamentals of Plasma Cutting 2.2 Personal Protection 10.2 Process Operation 2.3 Cylinder Safety 11.0 Plasma Cutting Components 2.4 Electrical Shock 11.1 Plasma Cutting Power Sources 2.5 User Responsibility 11.2 Plasma Cutting Capacity 11.3 Air Supply...

  • Page 4: Recommended Safety Guidelines

    1.0 Recommended Safety Guidelines Diagram and safety explanation Cutting sparks can cause explosion Disconnect input plug or power or fire. before working on machine. Keep flammable materials away Breathing cutting fumes can be from cutting. Do not cut near hazardous to your health. flammable materials.
  • Page 5 Some safety precautions BOC recommends are as follows: Repair or replace defective cables immediately. • Never watch the arc except through • lenses of the correct shade. In confined spaces, adequate ventilation • and constant observation are essential. Leads and cables should be kept clear •...

  • Page 6: Recommended Safety Precautions

    2.0 Recommended Safety Precautions Health Hazard Information • You must always have enough ventilation in confined spaces. Be alert to this at all times. The actual process of plasma cutting is one that • Wear a respirator when natural or forced can cause a variety of hazards.

  • Page 7: Cylinder Safety

    2.3 Cylinder Safety Cylinder Valve Safety When working with cylinders or operating cylinder Cylinder valve hand-wheel valves, ensure that you wear appropriate protective clothing – gloves, boots and safety glasses. Back-plug Bursting disc Ensure cylinder value is closed before moving or disconnecting equipment.

  • Page 8: Electrical Shock

    STOP 2.4 Electrical Shock Never touch ‘live’ electrical parts. • Always repair or replace worn or damaged parts. • PLEASE NOTE that under no circumstances should Disconnect power source before performing any • any equipment or parts be altered or changed in any maintenance or service.

  • Page 9: Switch On To Electrical Safety

    Switch on to electrical safety for single-phase equipment BOC welding machines are designed and manufactured to conform to IEC 60974 or AS 60974. This Standard not only covers the machine but also the input cable and plug requirements including the size of the plug that should be used.
  • Page 10 How important is the correct input cable and plug on a welding machine? The size of the plug depends on a formula that ✓  Use the correct input current, ✓ cable and not only uses the maximum current draw but also ✓...
  • Page 11 DON‘T ✖  Don’t risk damage to your machine or cause tripping and/or fire by using the wrong input current, cable or plug. ✖  Don’t tamper with plugs or file down earth pins. Doing so will void warranty. Check the rating plate on your machine. Example of BOC rating plate All welding machines that comply with IEC 60974 or AS 60974 must have a rating plate similar to the one shown.

  • Page 12: Package Contents & Assembly

    3.0 Package Contents & Assembly Package Contents • Power source • Air filter assembly • Plasma torch PCH-35 style • Work return lead • Operating manual 3.2 Installing Adjustable Shoulder Strap...

  • Page 13: Torch Assembly, Attachment And Consumables

    4.0 Torch Assembly, Attachment and Consumables Fitting the consumables 4.2 Fitting the torch to the power source Place the electrode into the torch head Fit torch connection to connection point on machine indicated as . Screw torch Place the gas distributor over the electrode connection in firmly but do not overtighten.
  • Page 14 Torch breakdown and cutting consumables Description Part No. Smoothcut Plasma 40 Torch 6m BOC40/706HTC 1 Electrode BOC9/6506 2 Gas distributor BOC9/6507 3 Cutting tip 20-40A BOC9/6500 4 Shield cup BOC9/6003...

  • Page 15: Installing Your Plasma Machine

    6.0 Installing your Plasma Machine Installing the Air Pressure Regulator 6.2 Attaching the Plasma Torch An air pressure regulator assembly is included with Attach the plasma torch to the machine torch the Raptor Cut 30C package. connector outlet. To install follow the steps listed below: Attach the work return lead and connector to the machine.

  • Page 16: Operating Controls

    7.0 Operating Controls Control Panel 1 Thermal overload Indicator 2 Power light 3 Amperage control Knob 4 Gas post flow control Knob...

  • Page 17: Operating Connections

    8.0 Operating Connections Front Connections of Raptor Cut 30C Back Connections of Raptor Cut 30C 1 Torch connector 3 Air Pressure Adjustment Knob 2 Work return lead connector 4 Mounting Bracket 5 Air Inlet Connector 6 Pressure Indicating Dial 7 Moisture trap 8 Drain Plug 9 Air Hose 10 Machine Inlet Connector...

  • Page 18: Machine Specifications

    9.0 Machine Specifications Raptor Cut 30C Part No. CUT30C Power voltage Single Phase AC 240 V ± 15 % Rated maximum supply current (I 26.2 A 1max No-load voltage 300 V Rated output current range 12.5–40 A Output voltage range 96 V Duty cycle 15 % Efficiency...

  • Page 19: Plasma Cutters

    10.0 Plasma Cutters Typical Plasma Cutting Set-Up Power On/Off switch (on back) Main power supply Pressure regulating control valve (on back) Amperage control knob Air compressor (sold seperately) Torch connector Air supply hose Work lead and connector Plasma Torch Workpiece...

  • Page 20: Fundamentals Of Plasma Cutting

    Cross Section of Plasma Torch Electrode Constricting nozzle Airflow Constricted Plasma Stream Workpiece 10.1 Fundamentals of Plasma Cutting A plasma can be created by adding energy to an electrically neutral gas. In the case of air plasma cutting the air is dry, clean compressed air delivered from an air compressor or an air line. By adding electricity through an electrode (Hafnium), the gas becomes imbalanced and conducts electricity.

  • Page 21: Plasma Cutting Components

    11.0 Plasma Cutting Components 11.1 Plasma Cutting Power Sources 11.3 Air Supply The plasma arc cutting power source changes the The supply of air to the cutting process plays an relatively high voltage, low amperage primary power important role. The force of the air is used to blow into low voltage, high amperage secondary power the molten material (created by the plasma arc) away suitable for plasma cutting.

  • Page 22: Process Comparisons

    11.4 Process Comparisons Process comparisons Characteristic Air plasma cutting Oxy-fuel cutting Metals Any conductive material. Cutting thickness Restricted to steel. The formation of an depends on power source capacity. oxide during cutting of Aluminium and SS Typically very thin to 50 mm prevents the process being used Industries All forms of metal fabrication, art sculptures,...

  • Page 23: Cutting Technique

    12.0 Cutting Technique Typical Plasma Cutting Guide Kit 12.1 Cutting 12.2 Piercing and Gouging As a general rule for cutting amperages below 40 A To pierce material the cutting torch should be held the cutting tip can be dragged on the cutting surface. at an angle of 45°...
  • Page 24 Diagram 1 Diagram 2 90° 45° Cutting Direction Diagram 3 Diagram 4 40–45° 90° Gouging Direction...

  • Page 25: Periodic Maintenance

    13.0 Periodic Maintenance The working environment or amount of use the 13.2 Looking after your machine machine receives should be taken into consideration Check your environment when planning maintenance frequency of this machine. 1 This machine performs best in dry environments but can be used in situations of up to 90% Preventative maintenance will ensure trouble-free relative humidity.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting And Fault Finding

    14.0 Troubleshooting and Fault Finding Only authorised repair agents with valid certifications should carry out repairs and IMPORTANT: internal servicing. Operating Faults Faults symptom Reasons/Solution Cut surface is rough, poor 1 Make sure the compressed air supply has enough pressure – cutting result.

  • Page 27: Warranty Information

    15.0 Warranty Information 15.1 Terms of Warranty The Raptor machine has a limited warranty that covers manufacturing and material defects only. The warranty is affected on the day of purchase and does not cover any freight, packaging and insurance costs. Verbal promises that do not comply with terms of warranty are not binding on warrantor.
  • Page 32 BOC is a trading name of BOC Limited, a subsidiary of Linde plc. © BOC Limited 2021. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of printing. Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its improper use can be accepted.

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