BOC Plasma 40 Torch Operating Manual

BOC Plasma 40 Torch Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Plasma 40 Torch Operating manual...
  • Page 2 Except insofar as seek to sue or hold BOC or their respective agents liable in any such respect for does not assume any responsibility for updating any information or correcting liability under any statute cannot be excluded, BOC and its affiliates, directors, the provision of this document or any other information.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Torch Operating manual Contents. 1.0 Description 2.0 Torch breakdown and cutting consumables 3.0 Torch Ratings 4.0 Torch assembly Fitting the consumables Fitting the torch to the power source Selecting the correct air pressure and flow rate 5.0 Cutting Technique...
  • Page 4: Description

    The torch requires air pressure of 5 bar for optimum operation. It has been designed for quality cutting up to 9 mm in thickness (mild steel). The Smoothcut Plasma 40 torch has a 6 m torch lead length, making it suitable to reach even the most difficult places.
  • Page 5: Torch Breakdown And Cutting Consumables

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Torch Operating manual 2.0 Torch breakdown and cutting consumables Torch breakdown and cutting consumables Description Part No. Smoothcut Plasma 40 Torch 6m BOC40/706HTC Electrode BOC9/6506 Gas distributor BOC9/6507 Cutting tip 20-40A BOC9/6500 Shield cup BOC9/6003 Accessories Description Part No.
  • Page 6: Torch Ratings

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Torch Operating manual 3.0 Torch Ratings Torch Ratings Ambient temperature 40°C Duty Cycle 60% @ 40A Maximum current Cooling requirement Air or Nitrogen Air or Nitrogen Gas type CAUTION Never use Oxygen Gas/air operating pressure 4.8–5.0 bar...
  • Page 7: Torch Assembly

    NOTE When air is supplied from a portable air compressor, it is important to The Smoothcut Plasma 40 torch is a contact start torch. Therefore the ensure that the compressor has adequate pressure and airfl ow rate cutting tip must be in contact with the work piece before the torch capacity such as the BOC 14 (and upwards) air compressors.
  • Page 8: Cutting Technique

    ‘drag shield’. Some operators prefer to use an extended electrode to improve visibility when cutting. BOC supplies guides that can be purchased to assist in straight line, circular and bevel cutting.
  • Page 9: Piercing And Gouging

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Torch Operating manual Diagram 2 Diagram 3 45° 90° Diagram 4 5.2 Piercing and Gouging To pierce material the cutting torch should be held at an angle of 45° to the pierce surface (Refer to Diagram 2). Once the arc is established the torch is turned to 90°...
  • Page 10: Warranty

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Torch Operating manual 6.0 Warranty The BOC Smoothcut Plasma torch carries a 12 month warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty excludes any consumables and apparent misuse of the torch.
  • Page 11: Safety Guidelines

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Torch Operating manual 7.0 Safety Guidelines Diagram and safety explanation Protect yourself from electric shock by insulating yourself from work and ground. Cutting sparks can cause explosion or fire. Disconnect input plug or power before working on machine.
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