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BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Plasma 40 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 Operating manual Contents. 1.0 Recommended Safety Guidelines and Precautions Health Hazard Information Personal Protection Electrical Shock User Responsibility 2.0 Smoothcut Plasma Cutters Fundamentals of Plasma Cutting Process Operation 3.0 Plasma Cutting Components Plasma Cutting Power Sources...

  • Page 4: Recommended Safety Guidelines And Precautions

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual 1.0 Recommended Safety Guidelines and Precautions Diagram and safety explanation Cutting sparks can cause explosion or fire. Keep your head out of fumes. Keep flammable materials away from cutting. Do not cut Use forced ventilation or local exhaust to remove fumes near flammable materials.

  • Page 5: Health Hazard Information

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual Health Hazard Information Eye protection Protective eyewear should be worn when plasma cutting. The minimum The actual process of plasma cutting is one that can cause a variety of lens requirements are as follows: hazards.

  • Page 6: Electrical Shock

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual Electrical Shock BOC stocks a huge range of personal protective equipment. This, combined with BOC’s extensive Gas and Gear network, ensures fast, • Never touch ‘live’ electrical parts. reliable service throughout the South Pacific.

  • Page 7: Smoothcut Plasma Cutters

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual 2.0 Smoothcut Plasma Cutters Typical Plasma Cutting Set-Up Cross Section of Plasma Torch Power On/Off switch (on back) Main power supply Pressure regulating control valve (on back) Electrode Amperage control knob Air compressor (sold seperately)

  • Page 8: Plasma Cutting Components

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual 3.0 Plasma Cutting Components Plasma Cutting Power Sources 3.3 Air Supply The plasma arc cutting power source changes the relatively high voltage, The supply of air to the cutting process plays an important role. The force...

  • Page 9: Process Comparisons

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual Process Comparisons Process comparisons Characteristic Air plasma cutting Oxy-fuel cutting Metals Any conductive material. Cutting thickness depends on power Restricted to steel. The formation of an oxide during cutting source capacity. Typically very thin to 50 mm...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Piercing And Gouging

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual Diagram 2 Diagram 3 45° 90° Diagram 4 4.2 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 12: Operating Controls

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual 5.0 Operating Controls Smoothcut Plasma 40 Thermal overload indicator Amperage control knob Gas post-flow Selector switch On/Off switch Work return lead connector Torch connector Work return lead (not shown) Plasma torch (not shown)

  • Page 13: Installing Your Plasma Machine

    Installing the Air Pressure Regulator 6.3 Setting up the power source An air pressure regulator assembly is included with the BOC Smoothcut Connect primary cable to the power supply (15 Amps). Plasma 40. Connect the air supply. Ensure that the air pressure regulator is To install follow the steps listed below: properly installed as per section 6.1 of this manual.

  • Page 14: Torch Assembly, Attachment And Consumables

    NOTE filter drying system be fitted to all air delivery lines. The Smoothcut Plasma 40 torch is a contact start torch. Therefore the When air is supplied from a portable air compressor, it is important to cutting tip must be in contact with the work piece before the torch ensure that the compressor has adequate pressure and airflow rate switch is operated.
  • Page 15 BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual 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. Complete cutting guide BOC–CP1011 Roller cutting guide BOC–TJ1511...

  • Page 16: Package Contents & Technical Specifications

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual 8.0 Package Contents & Technical Specifications Package consists of the following: Specifications Smoothcut Plasma 40 • Plasma 40 power source • Air pressure regulator Part No. CUT40C • Air hose and connectors Power voltage (V) Single Phase AC 240V±15%...

  • Page 17: Periodic Maintenance

    BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual 9.0 Periodic Maintenance WARNING Only authorised electricians should carry out repairs and internal servicing. The working environment or amount of use the machine receives should be taken into consideration when planning maintenance frequency of your BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40.

  • Page 18: Warranty Information

    10.1 Terms of Warranty The warranty is void if: • Changes are made to the product without the approval of the BOC provides a warranty for the BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 sold by it manufacturer. against defects in manufacture and materials.
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