Smootharc MMA 170

Welding Machine
The Smootharc MMA 170 is an inverter-based welding machine
thats high tech, low cost and portable. A machine thats
packed with features you can expect from a quality welder. Its
additional lift arc TIG functionality makes it suitable for a wide
range of applications including light industrial use, repairs and
maintenance applications. The Smootharc MMA 170 offers you
the best of both worlds small enough to carry, yet powerful
enough to get the job done.

Introducing the
SmootharcMMA170
With excellent arc stability suitable for both MMA and
liftarc TIG welding, the Smootharc MMA170 is the ideal
choice for a portable welding machine and particularly
suited to the repair and construction sectors. In addition,
the Smootharc MMA 170 comes complete with an
operating manual packed with safety tips and useful
welding information.

The Smootharc
MMA170 is a
remarkably
capable and
exceptionally
portable
machine

The Smootharc MMA170 is designed to give you years of troublefree welding.

C ompact and robust design is extremely portable with a tough plastic
outer case. The lightweight MMA170 is an ideal on-site welding tool
Welding and earth cable are all included in the package
Cooling air flows forward from the rear of the machine which reduces the
amount of dust and metal particles from entering the machines interior
High build quality is manufactured to IEC60974-1 and ISO9001 quality
control system
Fast changeover from MMA to TIG*
*optional torch and regulator purchased separately

Smootharc MMA170 Duty Cycle

200
180
160
140
120

Applications include:
Light fabrication
Construction
Light manufacturing/engineering
Maintenance and repair
Site welding
Agriculture

Current

100
80
60
40

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Duty Cycle (%)

Amperage Range

20-170A

OCV Load (V)

<30

Duty Cycle

170A@35%

Mode of Operation

DC

80

90

100

Technical Specifications

Weld at higher
amperages for
much longer

Model No.

Smootharc MMA 170

Part No.

MMA170P

Input Voltage (V)

1PH AC240V15%

Frequency (Hz)

50/60

Input Plug

Fitted with Industrial

Heavy duty 15A

No-load Voltage (V)

<30

Generator requirements for

maximum output (kVa)

Output Current Range (A)

20-170

Rated Duty Voltage (V)

26.8

16.8

Duty Cycle (%)

35%

100%

MMA

170A

132A

TIG

170A

132A

No-load Loss (W)

40

Efficiency (%)

80

Power Factor

0.73

Insulation Grade

Housing Protection Grade

IP21

Weight (kg)

7.5

Dimensions (mm)

430185306

Service and Warranty

The Smootharc MMA 170 is backed by an 18 month
warranty (excludes work leads). Supported by BOCs
national service network.
CE Approved

The Smootharc MMA 170 is available at your local BOC Gas & Gear store.
For your nearest location, please contact our Customer Service Centre on:
Australia

New Zealand

131 262

0800 111 333

Email: contact@boc.com
www.boc.com.au

Email: customer.servicenz@boc.com
www.boc.co.nz

BOC Limited ABN 95 000 029 729

Riverside Corporate Park
10 Julius Avenue
North Ryde NSW 2113
Australia

BOC Limited WN007748

970988 Great South Road
Penrose, Auckland
New Zealand

Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of printing.
Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation, no liability for injury or
damage resulting from its improper use can be accepted.
BOC is a trading name of BOC Limited, a member of The Linde Group. BOC Limited 2009.
Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.
MPO9-0118 . FDAUS . 0709 . 5K

Features and Benefits

TIG Welding

Inverter-based Technology
Gives you higher duty cycles than conventional welders
and gives you the benefits of lightweight portability

Lift Arc TIG Welding

High Duty Cycles

Allows you to weld at higher amperages for longer
DC Output
Output can be changed easily to suit electrode types.
Smooth DC current output results in reduced spatter and
better weld bead appearance
Continuous Amperage Dialling
Allows more accurate setting of welding parameters
Small, Lightweight and Portable
The Smootharc MMA 170 weighs only 7.5KG
Accessories Included
All Smootharc MMA machines come with an electrode
holder and a work clamp with cable
High Build Quality
CE approved. Manufactured to EN6094-1 under
stringent controls of ISO 9001 and the Certified Quality
Management System
18 Month Warranty
Backed by BOCs comprehensive service network
The MMA170 package includes:
Smootharc MMA170
Work and return leads
Operating manual

The BOC Smootharc MMA170 is easily adaptable for liftarc

TIG welding. Combining your TIG torch and BOC Smootharc
MMA170 makes high quality welding easy, wherever you
need to go.
Lift arc TIG function enables easy arc starting.
Automatic hot start function for low risk of start defects.
*Optional items required for TIG welding
TIG Torch: INVERWELD-TIG
Regulator/Flowmeter: 105206
Note This machine is DC operation only and as such is not suitable for the TIG
welding of aluminium.

TIG Rod Consumables Selection

The following table includes the recommended welding
consumables for most commonly welded materials.
Base Material

BOC Consumable

BOC Gas

C-Mn & low Carbon steels Profill mild steel TIG rod

Argon

Low Alloy steels

1.25Cr/0.5Mo

Comweld CrMo1

Argon

2.5Cr/1Mo

Comweld CrMo2

Argon

304/304L

Profill 308L

Argon

316/316L

Profill 316L

Argon

309/309-C-Mn

Profill 309L

Argon

321/Stabilised grades

Profill 347L

Argon

Stainless Steel

MMA Welding
Smootharc Electrode Compatibility
BOC Smootharc electrodes offer quality, safety and
reliability. BOC Smootharc machines are designed
to get the best from the extensive BOC Smootharc
electroderange.
Material

Electrode type

Electrode size (mm)

Mild steel

Smootharc 12, 13

2.5, 3.2 and 4.0

Smootharc 16, 18

2.5, 3.2 and 4.0

Smootharc 24

3.2

Stainless steel

Smootharc S
308L, 316L, 309L,
309MoL, 312

2.5, 3.2 and 4.0

Cast Iron

Smootharc Cast NiFe

2.5 and 3.2

Indicative GTAW (TIG) Welding Parameters

Carbon and Low Alloy
Steels

Austenitic Stainless
Steels

Material
Thickness (mm)

1.0

1.6

3.0

1.0

1.6

3.0

Filler Rod
Diameter (mm)

1.21.6 1.6

2.4

1.6

1.6

2.4

Current
(amps)

3050

4565

90120 3050

4565

90120

Gas Flow Rate

(L/min)

68

68

68

68

68

68

Tungsten
Electrode
Diameter (mm)

1.0

1.6

2.4

1.0

1.6

2.4