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Magmate MMA 160 Operating Manual
Summary of MMA 160
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Mma 160 o p e r at i n g m a n u a l 24594 magmate mma 160 2013 d7.Indd 1 28/03/13 8:59 am.
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2 welcome to a better way of welding congratulations on puchasing the magmate ™ mma 160 welding machine. The products in boc's manual metal arc range perform with reliability and have the backing of one of south pacific's leading welding suppliers. This operating manual provides the basic knowledge ...
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3 welcome to a better way of welding 2 1.0 recommended safety guidelines 4 2.0 recommended safety precautions 5 2.1 health hazard information 5 2.2 personal protection 5 2.3 electrical shock 7 2.4 user responsibility 7 3.0 basic welding techniques 8 3.1 fundamentals of manual metal arc (mma) welding...
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4 •repairorreplacedefectivecablesimmediately. •neverwatchthearcexceptthrough lenses of the correct shade. •inconfinedspaces,adequateventilation and constant observation are essential. •leadsandcablesshouldbekeptclear of passageways. •keepfireextinguishingequipmentatahandy location in the shop. •keep...
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5 2.1 health hazard information the actual process of welding is one that can cause a variety of hazards. All appropriate safety equipment should be worn at all times, i.E. Headwear, respiratory, hand and body protection. Electrical equipment should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s reco...
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6 cylinder safety 1 cylinder valve hand-wheel 2 back-plug 3 bursting disc back view of typical cylinder valve 1 2 3 operator wearing personal protective equipment (ppe) in safe position ten points about cylinder safety 1 always read the labels and safety data sheet (sds) before use. 2 store cylinder...
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7 the valve. Approved leak detection fluid, can be obtained from a boc gas & gear centre. •whenfinishedwiththecylinder,closethe cylinder valve by hand by turning the valve hand-wheel in a clockwise direction. Use only reasonable force. Remember never tamper with the valve. If you suspect the valve i...
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8 3.1 fundamentals of manual metal arc (mma) welding welding technique successful mma welding depends on the following factors: selection of the correct electrode. Selection of the correct size of the electrode for the job. Correct welding current. Correct arc length. Correct angle of electrode to w...
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9 same time, the electrode is fed downwards to keep the correct arc length at all times. Correct travel speed for normal welding applications varies between approximately 100 and 300 mm per minute, depending on electrode size, size of run required and the amperage used. Excessive travel speeds lead ...
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10 3.2 fundamentals of gtaw (tig) welding the gas tungsten arc welding – commonly referred to as tungsten inert gas (tig) – process uses the heat generated by an electric arc struck between a non-consumable tungsten electrode and the workpiece to fuse metal in the joint area and produce a molten wel...
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11 dc electrode negative (dcen) in this mode the tungsten electrode is the negative pole in the welding circuit, the workpiece being the positive pole. Dc electrode positive (dcep) in this mode the tungsten electrode is the positive pole in the welding circuit, the workpiece being the negative pole....
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12 1 power indicator light overtemperature indicator 2 led display 3 mma / lift tig indicator 4 welding current adjustment 5 process selector switch mma/lift tig 6 negative '35' dinse connector 7 positive '35' dinse connector 4.0 machine specifications and contents 4.1 operating controls 1 2 7 4 3 6...
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13 1 2 4 3 5 1 power indicator light overtemperature indicator 2 led display 3 mma / lift tig indicator 4 welding current adjustment 5 process selector switch mma/lift tig for mma welding connect the electrode holder to the positive (+)outputterminal 7 and the work return lead should be connected to...
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14 6.0 technical specifications magmate ™ mma 160 part no. Magmma160 powervoltage (v) single phase ac 220v ± 15% frequency (hz) 50 / 60 rated input plug (a) 15a mma tig output current adjustment (a) 40-160 20-160 output voltage (v) 21.6-26.4 10.8-16.4 no-load voltage (v) 64 duty cycle (%) 20 power f...
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15 in maintenance of the unit, take into consideration the rate of use and the environment it is used in. When the unit is used properly and serviced regularly you will avoid unnecessary disturbances in use and production. 7.1 daily maintenance perform the following maintenance daily: •cleanelectrod...
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16 warranty for magmate ™ mma 160 8.1 terms of warranty boc provides a warranty for the magmate mma 160 sold by it against defects in manufacture and materials. Machines under warranty will be exchanged and not repaired. •validfor18monthsfromdateofpurchase. •freight,packagingandinsurancecostsareto b...
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20 magmate ™ is distributed by: boc limited abn 95 000 029 729 10 julius avenue north ryde, nsw 2113 australia boc is a trading name of boc limited, a member of the linde group, © boc limited 2013. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Details given in this document are believed to...