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Swagelok TF16 User Manual
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Www.Swagelok.Com tube facing tools this manual contains important information for the safe and effective operation of the swagelok ® tf16 series, tf24 series, and tf40 series tube facing tools. Users should read and understand its contents before operating the tube facing tool..
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Page 3: Contents
Tube facing tool user’s manual 3 contents safety 5 safety summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 environmental protection/disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 product information 8 tf16 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 tf24 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Page 5: Safety
Tube facing tool user’s manual 5 safety safety summary read the entire safety information section and tube facing tool user’s manual before using this product failure to do so can result in serious injury or death signal words and safety alert symbols used in this manual warning statements that indi...
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6 tube facing tool user’s manual warning danger of eyes being injured by hot and sharp-edged metal chips eye protection must be worn while operating or working near the equipment. Warning keep dry equipment and components are not waterproof do not use electric tools and rechargeable batteries in a d...
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Tube facing tool user’s manual 7 warning observe the following safety measures in order to protect against risk of injury ■ inspect the tube facing tool daily for visible signs of damage or defects. Have any damage or defects repaired immediately. ■ always ensure that the machine is in good working ...
Page 8: Product Information
8 tube facing tool user’s manual product information tf16 series fig 3 tf16 series corded model 1 collet housing 5 on-off lock 2 viewing window 6 on-off switch 3 feed dial with scale divisions 7 bench mount bracket (optional) 4 motor 8 tube clamp fig 4 tf16 series cordless model 1 collet housing 5 r...
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Tube facing tool user’s manual 9 tf24 series fig 5 tf24 series corded model 1 collet lock 6 on-off lock 2 collet housing 7 on-off switch 3 viewing window 8 bench mount bracket (optional) 4 feed dial with scale divisions 9 tube clamp 5 motor fig 6 tf24 series cordless model 1 collet lock 6 rechargeab...
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10 tube facing tool user’s manual tf40 series fig 7 tf40 series corded model 1 tube clamp 7 on-off switch 2 collet housing 8 bench mount bracket (removable) 3 viewing window 9 collet locks 4 feed dial with scale divisions 10 tool holder and cutting insert 5 motor 11 high/low motor setting dial 6 on-...
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Tube facing tool user’s manual 11 accessories tf series cutting insert the cutting insert is supplied and can be used with all tf series tool holders. Cutting tool holder for beveling and squaring an adjustable tool holder is included with a torx screw. Additional tool holders with different bevel a...
Page 12: Specifications
12 tube facing tool user’s manual specifications application range series tf16 tf24 tf40 tube od min. To max. Range 0.118 to 1.00 in. (3.0 to 25.4 mm) 0.118 to 1.50 in. (3.0 to 38.1 mm) 0.250 ➀ to 2.50 in. (6.35 ➀ to 63.5 mm) wall thickness max. 0.118 in. (3.0 mm) 0.118 (3.0 mm) 0.118 in. (3.0 mm) ➀...
Page 13: Setup
Tube facing tool user’s manual 13 setup description the tube facing tools are designed for facing and preparing tube ends or micro-fit fittings for welding in conformance with industry standards. They have the following features: ■ a cutting tool with multiple cutting edges. Only one cutting tool is...
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14 tube facing tool user’s manual unpacking the tube facing tool shipping case contents ■ 1 tube facing tool ■ 2 rechargeable batteries, 1 battery charger (for cordless versions only) ■ 1 replacement breakaway nut ■ 1 tube clamp (tf24 series only) ■ 1 bench mount bracket (tf40 series only) ■ 1 colle...
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Tube facing tool user’s manual 15 installation of the cutting insert and the tool holder caution do not touch the sharp cutting edges while mounting the multifunctional tool wear protective gloves cutting insert attach the cutting insert to the tool holder with the curved side of the insert away fro...
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16 tube facing tool user’s manual 2. Tf40 series only: install the tool holder in one of the six screw locations according to the type of application. The tool mounting plate of the tf40 offers different tool holder mounting options, according to type of application: ■ facing of 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6.35...
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Tube facing tool user’s manual 17 3. Insert the collet set into the body by pressing the collet halves together and setting into the collet housing. Note: tf24 and tf40 series, line up the unthreaded set point on the collet set with the red dot on the collet housing. (the collet lock will thread int...
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18 tube facing tool user’s manual installing the collet set adapter for tf40 series notice using the collet set adapter could interfere with the tool holder and damage the tool check the tool holder prior to installing the adapter 1. Install when cutting tube with an outer diameter of 0.250 to 1.5 i...
Page 19: Operation
Tube facing tool user’s manual 19 operation the tool should only be operated using a ground fault current interrupt (gfci) protected outlet. Clamping the tube caution support long pieces of tubing with suitable fixtures injury from tilting tool and/or tilting tubing could result caution verify that ...
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20 tube facing tool user’s manual tool speed range selecting the speed range series speed range, rpm level 1 turtle level 2 rabbit tf16 145 to 380 (disabled) tf16 cordless 0 to 400 (disabled) tf24 145 to 380 (disabled) tf24 cordless 0 to 400 (disabled) tf40 9 to 52 27 to 153 tf40 cordless 0 to 24 0 ...
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Tube facing tool user’s manual 21 adjusting the speed: cordless models the speed level is factory set in cordless models. See the table on the previous page for speed range information. The speed range can be adjusted with the on-off switch/speed control. ■ depress the on-off switch/speed control to...
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22 tube facing tool user’s manual facing the tube warning allow the machine to run until it stops rotating after cutting tube to avoid injury warning do not touch the tool holder or cutting insert while the tool is in operation warning only operate the tool with a clamped tube (all series) and a clo...
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Tube facing tool user’s manual 23 notice verify the motor is in drill mode if the motor is equipped with a hammer mode operating the tool in hammer mode will cause damage to the tool and the tube turning “on” corded models 1. Tf24 and tf40 series: check that the viewing window is closed, close if ne...
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24 tube facing tool user’s manual operating in space-restricted environments to make operation easier, the position of the machine with respect to the tube can be changed as follows: change position of motor 1. Remove the set screw on the back of the tool body. 2. Rotate motor to desired position. 3...
Page 25: Maintenance
Tube facing tool user’s manual 25 maintenance warning switch off the tool and remove the plug from the power outlet or take out the removable battery before changing tooling, performing maintenance, or transporting the tool when cleaning the tube facing tool, clear the collet set and tool body of de...
Page 26: Troubleshooting
26 tube facing tool user’s manual troubleshooting problem cause remedy cutting insert is causing a “step” during facing. The tube has been fed too far into the tool or the battery is almost completely discharged. Take tube out of the tool and disassemble the tool holder. Remove chips using pliers. F...
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Swagelok, micro-fit — tm swagelok company metabo — metabowerke gmbh © 2011 swagelok company printed in u.S.A., om april 2011, r0 ms-13-214 warranty information swagelok products are backed by the swagelok limited lifetime warranty. For a copy, visit swagelok.Com or contact your authorized swagelok r...