Swagelok TUBE FACING TOOL User Manual - page 13
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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 technique used can
also affect the quality of the face, as well as tool bit
life.
(Refer to page 9)
Operating Tip:
Chips will begin to accumulate in
the spindle after facing of tubing. Bent needle-nose
pliers have been supplied to aid in the removal of
these chips, as needed. NEVER USE YOUR FIN-
GERS TO REMOVE CHIPS!
(See Figure-17)
Random Material Removal
1.
Rotate lever to 12 o’clock position to open the
collets.
(See Figure-18)
2.
Slowly insert tubing until it gently contacts the
spindle/cutting insert. Withdraw tube slightly so that
it does not contact the cutting insert.
CAUTION: DO NOT START MOTOR IF
TUBE IS CONTACTING SPINDLE/CUTTING
INSERT.
3.
Rotate lever clockwise to secure tubing. Tubing will
be held securely provided enough pressure (force)
is applied to the lever.
(See Figure-19)
4.
Before operating the facing tool, make sure motor
settings are correct and plastic safety guard is in
place.
(See Figure-20 on page 11)
WARNING: A clear plastic safety shield has
been attached for your protection. DO NOT
REMOVE THE SHIELD. Do not operate tool if
shield is damaged or missing. Refer to page
15 for ordering information.
5.
Fully depress trigger.
(See Figure-21 on page 11)
6.
When motor achieves full R/Min, begin to slowly
advance the spindle with the spindle feed handle
until the tool bit makes contact with the tube.
7.
Continue to advance the spindle until desired
amount of material is removed.
8.
Return handle to home position.
9.
Release the trigger to stop the motor and
spindle rotation.
10.
Release tubing by turning the lever to the
12 o’clock position.
11.
Remove tubing and insert a new piece of tubing
to begin the process over again.
Figure-17
Figure-18
Figure-19