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Page 2: Welcome To A Better Way Of Welding
MagMate MMA 160 welding machine. With normal use, and by following these recommended steps, your MagMate MMA 160 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 & Gear outlet. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
8.0 Terms of Warranty Fundamentals of Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Terms of Warranty Welding Limitations on Warranty Fundamentals of GTAW (TIG) Welding 4.0 Machine Specifications and Contents 12 Operating Controls 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 3 28/03/13 8:59 AM... -
Page 4: Recommended Safety Guidelines
Welding arc rays Keep head out of fumes Read instruction manual Use forced ventilation or local exhaust to remove fumes Become trained Use welding helmet with correct shade of filter 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 4 28/03/13 8:59 AM... -
Page 5: Recommended Safety Precautions
• You must always have enough ventilation in *Use one shade darker for aluminium confined spaces. Be alert to this at all times. • Keep your head out of the fumes rising from the arc. 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 5 28/03/13 8:59 AM... - Page 6 If damaged, return cylinder is connected. DO NOT use ammonia- cylinders to BOC immediately. based leak detection fluid as this can damage 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 6 28/03/13 8:59 AM...
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Page 7: Electrical Shock
• Unauthorised repairs to this equipment may endanger the technician and operator and will void your warranty. Only qualified personnel approved by BOC should perform repairs. • Always disconnect mains power before investigating equipment malfunctions. 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 7 28/03/13 8:59 AM... -
Page 8: Basic Welding Techniques
With the that will give the size of run required. At the current set too low, difficulty is experienced 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 8 28/03/13 8:59 AM... - Page 9 In all cases edges should be prepared for the joints that suit the application. Generally Recommended Current Range for MMA electrodes Size of Electrode (mm) Current Range (Amp) 60–95 110–130 140–165 170–260 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 9 28/03/13 8:59 AM...
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Page 10: Fundamentals Of Gtaw (Tig) Welding
Operation Direct or alternating current power sources Schematic of the TIG welding process with constant current output characteristics are normally employed to supply the welding 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 10 28/03/13 8:59 AM... - Page 11 AC polarity is used most commonly when welding aluminium and its alloys with pure argon or argon-helium mixtures to take advantage of the combination of the cyclic heating and cleaning action. It is also suitable 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 11 28/03/13 8:59 AM...
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Page 12: Machine Specifications And Contents
4.1 Operating Controls Power indicator light Overtemperature indicator LED Display MMA / Lift TIG indicator Welding current adjustment Process selector switch MMA/Lift TIG Negative '35' dinse connector Positive '35' dinse connector 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 12 28/03/13 8:59 AM... -
Page 13: Operating Functions
Select the process selector switch to MMA ■ Ensure that the workpiece is clean and free from rust, scale paint or oil and grease before affixing the work return clamp. 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 13 28/03/13 8:59 AM... -
Page 14: Technical Specifications
No-load voltage (V) Duty cycle (%) Power factor 0.73 Efficiency (%) Insulation grade Housing protection grade IP21S Weight (kg) Overall dimensions (mm) 288 x 160 x 234 Standards IEC 60974.1 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 14 28/03/13 8:59 AM... -
Page 15: Periodic Maintenance
Signal light for overheating is lit. The unit has overheated. See 5.0 Operating Functions. • Check that there is ample space in front of and back of the unit for ventilation. 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 15 28/03/13 8:59 AM... -
Page 16: Terms Of Warranty
MMA 160 Warranty for MagMate 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. • Valid for 18 months from date of purchase. - Page 17 24594 Magmate MMA 160 2013 D7.indd 17 28/03/13 8:59 AM...
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- Page 20 For more information on MagMate products or service, call the BOC Customer Service Centre on: AUS TR AL I A 131 262 Email: contact@boc.com Website: www.boc.com.au NEW Z E A L A N D 0800 111 333 Email: customer.servicenz@boc.com Website: www.boc.co.nz ™...