Summary of TUBE FACING TOOL
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– 1 – table of contents safety precautions and information .........................................................................................................2 identification of components.............................................................................................................
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– 2 – safety precautions the following is a list of general safety guidelines to be considered when operating this tool. Standard safe machining practices should always be observed when operating this tool. Before operating this tool, read this user’s manual completely. Inspect tool, cord, and acces...
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– 3 – identification of components the following items are included with your facing tool: a) shipping/storage case with foam b) facing tool c) large storage case for collets and tools – hex keys – torx ® driver – bent needle-nosed pliers d) small storage case for extra cutting inserts and hardware ...
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– 4 – figure-1 figure-2 figure-3 installing or relocating the cutting insert make sure motor is unplugged. To relocate the cutting insert: 1. Open top half of fixture and swing completely out of the way as follows: a) turn lever to 12 o’clock position. (see figure-1) b) firmly press down on top half...
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– 5 – figure-5 figure-6 figure-7 installing or relocating the cutting insert (continued) 2. Loosen chip deflector torx ® screw. (see figure-5) 3. Rotate chip deflector out of the way. (see figure-6) 4. Loosen cutting insert torx ® screw and remove cutting insert. (see figure-7) 5. Install new cuttin...
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– 6 – installing or relocating the cutting insert (continued) 7. You may want to install the collet halves at this point while fixture is open. (see figure-9 and refer to page 7) 8. Close top half of fixture and secure by following steps 1.A) and 1.B) and secure latch. (refer to page 4) note: addito...
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– 7 – figure-11 collet change and installation 1. Open top half of fixture. (see figures 1 thru 4 on page 4) 2. Install collet halves. (see figure-11) 3. Secure with socket head cap screw. (see figure-12) 4. Close top half of fixture and secure by following steps 1.A) and 1.B) and securing latch. (r...
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– 8 – figure-13 figure-14 figure-15 motor settings for non-guarded trigger 1. Set hi/low motor setting (see figure-13) and r/min (see figure-14) according to the speed tables found on page 9. Rotate clockwise to go from turtle to rabbit (low to hi) and counter-clockwise to go from rabbit to turtle (...
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– 8 – figure-13 figure-14 motor settings for guarded trigger 1. Set torque adjustment to highest setting [+]. (see figure-13) 2. Set hi/low motor setting (see figure-14) and r/min (see figure-15) according to the speed tables found on page 9. Rotate clockwise to go from turtle to rabbit (low to hi) ...
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– 9 – motor settings for guarded trigger (continued) motor settings and cutting techniques this information is for reference only. Actual settings and cutting techniques may vary from these charts depending on the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of the tubing. Stainless 316l / 316lv tub...
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– 9 – motor settings for non-guarded trigger (continued) motor settings and cutting techniques this information is for reference only. Actual settings and cutting techniques may vary from these charts depending on the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of the tubing. Stainless 316l / 316lv...
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– 10 – facing the tube cutting technique: when facing the tube, there are several techniques that can be employed. The two most common are one long continuous cut, and short interrupted cuts. The type of cut used may be determined by material type, material hardness, tube diameter, etc. The cutting ...
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– 11 – figure-20 figure-21 facing the tube (continued) controlled material removal 1. Rotate lever to 12 o’clock position to open the collets. (see figure-18 on page 10) 2. Slowly insert tubing until it gently contacts the spindle/cutting insert. Caution: do not start motor if tube is contacting spi...
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– 12 – figure-24 figure-25 figure-26 bench mount stand (see figures-24 thru 27) 1. Assemble vertical piece to base with the two (2) screws provided and secure tightly. 2. Release latch to open top half. 3. Swing top half open. 4. Place barrel of housing into bracket. Align slot in housing with face ...
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– 13 – figure-28 special adjustment features fixture set screw there is a set screw located in the top of the hinge of the fixture (see figure-28). This screw should only require use if you experience problems securing the tubing. If the tubing is undersized and rotates in the collet, the set screw ...
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– 14 – spare parts/accessories and ordering numbers collet table nominal outside diameter (inches) size designator nominal outside diameter (mm) size designator 1/8 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 02 03 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 32 3 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 35 40 52 03 ...
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– 15 – replacement parts illustration for prope r as sembly and operation, not all components will be sold separately. Som e items will only be available as sub-assemblies..
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– 17 – swagelok tube facing tool warranty information form important please complete and return this form to your swagelok representative for warranty activation. Date of delivery: tube facing tool model number: serial number: company name: distributor where purchased: market area (check all that ap...
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