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- Page 1 Plasma 100 Operating manual...
- Page 2 BOC Smoothcut Plasma Cutting machine. With normal use and by following these recommended steps, your BOC Smoothcut Plasma Cutting machine can provide you with years of trouble‑free service. BOC equipment and technical support is available through our national BOC Customer Service Centre or contact your local Gas &...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
BOC Smoothcut Plasma 100 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 100 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 100 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 100 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 100 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 Torch connector... -
Page 8: Plasma Cutting Components
BOC Smoothcut Plasma 100 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 100 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
BOC Smoothcut Plasma 100 Operating manual 4.0 Cutting Technique Diagram 1 90° Typical Plasma Cutting Guide Kit Cutting Direction Cutting As a general rule for cutting amperages below 40 A the cutting tip can be dragged on the cutting surface. Higher amperages require a stand‑... -
Page 11: Piercing And Gouging
BOC Smoothcut Plasma 100 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: Package Contents
BOC Smoothcut Plasma 100 Operating manual 5.0 Package Contents Package consists of the following: • Plasma 100 power source • Air pressure regulator • Mounting bracket and screws • Air hose and connectors • Pressure indicating dial • Plasma torch (Type A101) • Work return lead and clamp... -
Page 13: Operating Controls
BOC Smoothcut Plasma 100 Operating manual 6.0 Operating Controls Smoothcut Plasma 100 Thermal overload indicator Digital Amperage Indicator Amperage control knob Torch connector Work return lead connector On/Off switch (on back) Work return lead (not shown) Plasma torch (not shown) -
Page 14: Installing Your Plasma Machine
Installing the Air Pressure Regulator Attaching the Plasma Torch An air pressure regulator assembly is included with all BOC Smoothcut Attach the plasma torch to the machine torch connector outlet. Plasma Cutters. Attach the work return lead and connector to the machine. -
Page 15: Technical Specifications
BOC Smoothcut Plasma 100 Operating manual 8.0 Technical Specifications Specifications Smoothcut Plasma 100 Part No. CUT100 Power voltage (V) 3 phase AC420V±15% Frequency (Hz) 50/60 Rated input current (A) 23.1 No‑load loss (V) Current range (A) 20–100 Rated output voltage (V) -
Page 16: Periodic Maintenance
BOC Smoothcut Plasma 100 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 Plasma Cutter. -
Page 17: 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 cutter sold by it manufacturer. against defects in manufacture and materials. - Page 20 For more information contact the BOC Customer Service Centre. BOC Australia 131 262 www.boc.com.au BOC New Zealand 0800 111 333 www.boc.co.nz BOC Limited 10 Julius Avenue, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia www.boc.com.au 970–988 Great South Road, Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand www.boc.co.nz ©...
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