Swagelok TUBE FACING TOOL User Manual - page 14
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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 SPINDLE/CUTTING
INSERT.
3.
With the fixture not secured, slowly advance the
spindle and begin to push the tubing back out of
the collets.
NOTE: Rotate handle clockwise from the
“0” position.
(See Figure-22)
4.
Continue to advance the spindle from the “0”
mark until the stationary line lines up with [.00].
(See Figure-23)
5.
Rotate lever clockwise to secure tubing. At the
same time, the spindle can be returned to the
home position – “0” mark. The tubing will be held
securely provided enough pressure (force) is
applied to the lever.
(See Figure-19 on page 10)
6.
Before operating the facing tool, make sure motor
settings are correct and plastic safety guard is
in place.
(See Figure-20)
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.
7.
Fully depress trigger.
(See Figure-21)
8.
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.
9.
Each graduation on the feed handle represents
0.015 inch (0.38 mm) spindle advance. Continue
to rotate handle to advance spindle until desired
amount of material is removed.
10.
Return handle to home position.
11.
Release the trigger to stop the motor and
spindle rotation.
12.
Release tubing by turning the lever to the
12 o’clock position.
13.
Remove tubing and insert a new piece of tubing
to begin the process over again.
Figure-22
Figure-23