Summary of Tig 150
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Tig 150/200 o p e r at i n g m a n u a l.
Page 2: Tig 150 Or 200
2 welcome to a better way of welding congratulations on purchasing a magmate ™ tig 150 or 200 welding machine. The products in boc’s tig range perform with reliability and have the backing of boc’s national service network. This operating manual provides the basic knowledge required for tig welding,...
Page 3: Contents
3 contents 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 tig welding techniques 8 3.1 gtaw (tig) welding 8 4.0 connecti...
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4 • 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 of passageways. • keep fire extinguishing equipment at a ha...
Page 5: 2.2 Personal Protection
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...
Page 7: 2.3 Electrical Shock
7 the valve. Approved leak detection fluid, can be obtained from a boc gas & gear centre. • when finished with the cylinder, close the 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 ...
Page 8: 3.1 Gtaw (Tig) Welding
8 3.0 basic tig welding techniques 3.1 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 prod...
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9 1 shielding gas 2 arc 3 tig filler rod 4 weld pool 5 collet 6 tungsten electrode 7 workpiece 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 schematic of the tig welding process 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 el...
Page 10: 4.1 Control Panel
10 4.1 control panel 6 7 8 9 5 4 1 2 3 1 power switch 2 power indicator 3 overtemperature indicator 4 post flow gas adjustment 5 welding current adjustment 6 negative output terminal 7 gas output 8 contactor control 9 positive output terminal the machine needs to be placed in a well- ventilated area...
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11 - + - + gtaw with dcen produces deep penetration because it concentrates the heat in the joint area. No cleaning action occurs with this. The heat generated by the arc using this polarity occurs in the work thus a smaller electrode can be used as well as a smaller gas cup and gas flow. The more c...
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12 4.4 package contents tig 150 • tig 150 power source • tig-17 torch, 4m • regulator purchased separately • gas hose • work clamp with cable (dinse connector) • primary cable with plug (10 amp) • operating manual tig 200 • tig 200 power source • tig-26 torch, 4m • regulator purchased separately • g...
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13 model no. Tig 150 tig 200 part no. Magtig150 magtig200 power voltage (v) single phase ac 240v ±15% single phase ac 240v ±15% frequency (hz) 50/60 50/60 rated input current (a) 17 26 output current (a) 10–150 10–200 rated working voltage (v) 16 18 no-load voltage (v) 46 48 duty cycle (%) 40 40 no-...
Page 14: 7.1 Daily Maintenance
14 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: • clean electr...
Page 15: Warranty For Magmate
15 warranty for magmate ™ tig 150 or 200 7.1 terms of warranty boc provides a warranty for the magmate tig 150 & 200 sold by it against defects in manufacture and materials. Machines under warranty will be exchanged and not repaired. • valid for 18 months from date of purchase. • freight, packaging ...
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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 be...