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General| Welding Current Range | 30 - 255 A |
|---|---|
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.6 - 1.2 mm |
| Protection Class | IP21S |
| Input Current | 16A |
| Input Phase | 3 Phase |
| Duty Cycle | 60% at 255A |
Hazards like UV rays, fumes, and skin exposure during welding.
Respiratory, eye, and body protection requirements for welding operators.
Safe handling, storage, and operation of gas cylinders for welding.
Precautions to avoid electric shock during welding and maintenance.
Operator's duties regarding manual use, repairs, and maintenance.
Explains how input current, cable, and plug size affect machine performance and safety.
Details BOC's compliance with AS/NZS standards and how to check the rating plate.
Identifies key components and connections on the front and back of the power source.
Identifies key components and connections on the front and back of the wire feeder.
Step-by-step guide for setting up the machine for MIG/MAG welding.
Steps for setting up the machine for self-shielded flux cored arc welding.
Procedure for connecting and setting up the machine for TIG welding.
Procedure for connecting and setting up the machine for MMA welding.
Overview of the main control panel screen and its elements.
Explains adjusting knobs, wire inch, gas test, and back buttons.
Details the meaning of various icons displayed on the home screen.
Explains icons for inductance, arc force, VRD, and cooling.
How to adjust welding current, voltage, and inductance in different modes.
Specific screen layout and control for MIG/SYN welding mode.
Specific screen layout and control for MIG/Manual welding mode.
Specific screen layouts and controls for TIG and MMA welding modes.
Accessing and adjusting secondary parameters in synergic mode.
Explains icons for pre-gas, post-gas, start current, crater current, and spot time.
How to select and save welding parameters using JOB functions.
Procedure for loading previously saved welding parameters.
Explanation of 2T (two-touch) and 4T (latch) trigger modes.
Accessing service options for MIG/SYN mode.
How the machine displays error codes and where to find troubleshooting.
Procedure for performing a gas test to check gas supply.
Procedure for inching the wire feed for loading or setup.
Notes on welding aluminium and limitations for TIG/MMA on remote feeders.
Step-by-step guide for starting up and operating the machine for MIG welding.
Explanation of inductance's role in controlling short-circuit current and spatter.
Explanation of 2T (two-touch) and 4T (latch) trigger modes.
Step-by-step guide for starting up and operating for TIG welding.
Step-by-step guide for starting up and operating for MMA welding.
Guidelines for checking electrical connections, cleaning, and internal servicing.
Table of common error codes, their reasons, and solutions.
Covers manufacturing and material defects; excludes freight and insurance costs.
Conditions not covered, like wear and tear, improper use, or natural causes.
Specifies the warranty duration and conditions for validity.
Procedure for claiming warranty and requirements for repairs.
Explains the MIG welding process using continuous electrode and shielding gas.
Details how FCAW works, using flux-cored wire and shielding gas.
Discusses gas-shielded wires and their properties compared to solid wires.
Explains self-shielded wires that generate their own shielding gas.
Explains how MCAW works, using metal-cored wire and shielding gas.
Describes dip, globular, spray, and pulsed arc transfer modes in MIG welding.
Details the short-circuit arc process, its characteristics, and applications.
Describes globular transfer mode with large droplets and spatter.
Explains spray transfer mode with fine droplets and high deposition rates.
Factors for successful welding: consumables, power source, polarity, gas, technique, prep.
Guidance on selecting electrodes based on material and properties.
Table summarizing metal transfer modes for different welding processes.
Table listing common materials and their corresponding BOC MIG wires.
Criteria for selecting the appropriate welding power source.
Importance of selecting the correct polarity for optimal welding.
How shielding gas selection influences weld appearance and quality.
Overview of the TIG process using a non-consumable tungsten electrode.
Details DC/AC operation, shielding gas, and arc initiation in TIG welding.
Explains DCEN and DCEP polarities and their effects on welding.
Table of recommended shielding gases for various base materials.
Table of recommended welding consumables for common materials.
Guide to selecting tungsten electrodes based on base metal, thickness, and results.
How to prepare tungsten electrode tips for DCSP, DCRP, and AC.
Techniques for grinding tungsten electrodes to achieve desired shapes.
Guide for electrode tip shapes and corresponding current ranges.
Electrode and rod angles for welding a bead on plate and butt welds.
Demonstrates torch movement techniques with and without filler rod.
Torch positioning angles for butt, T, corner, and lap joints.
Diagrams illustrating various joint preparations for welding.
Illustrates common welding defects caused by incorrect technique.
Explains the MMA welding process using flux-coated electrodes and arc.
Factors to consider when choosing an MMA welding machine.
Factors for successful MMA welding: electrode, current, arc length, speed, prep.
Guide to selecting MMA electrodes based on material and application.
How electrode size relates to plate thickness and recommended sizes.
Importance of correct current selection for striking and weld quality.
Rules and tips for achieving the proper arc length in MMA welding.
Importance of electrode angle for smooth metal transfer in MMA.
How travel speed affects weld quality and penetration in MMA.
Methods for preparing components for MMA welding.
Explanation of butt welds, root face, root gap, and joint types.
Angles for welding progression in various joint types.
Tips for depositing runs, root gaps, and overfilling butt welds.
Definition and types of fillet welds (T, Lap, Corner joints).
Definition of leg length as a measure of fillet weld size.
Definition of throat thickness and effective throat thickness.
Description of a convex fillet weld and its throat thickness.
Description of a concave fillet weld and its throat thickness.
Angles for multi-run fillets and overhead fillet welds.
Common welding defects like slag inclusions, undercutting, and lack of fusion.
Causes and prevention of slag inclusions in welds.
Causes and prevention of undercutting in welds.
Causes and prevention of lack of fusion in welds.
Parameter tables for mild steel solid wire using Argoshield Light/Universal.
Parameter tables for mild steel flux cored wire using Argoshield 52/23.
Parameter tables for stainless steel solid wire using Stainshield Light/Heavy.
Parameter tables for aluminium solid wire using Argon/Alushield Light.
Definition and diagram of electrical stickout.
Explains push and drag techniques and torch angles for MIG welding.
Torch positioning for welding butt joints.
Torch positioning for welding fillet joints.
Explains the influence of electrical stickout length on the weld bead profile.
Explains how travel speed affects weld bead profile and reinforcement.
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