Description .................6 Correct use ................7 Technical data ..............8 Setting work ...............9 Selecting the tool ..............9 Operation ................11 Working with the TruTool N 500 ........11 Changing the cutting direction ...........13 Nibbling with templates............14 Making inner cutouts............14 Maintenance ..............15 Replacing the tool ..............16 Disassembling the punch ..........17...
Safety General safety information Other countries Read the operating manual and the safety information (order no. 0373678, red document) in their entirety before starting up the machine. Closely follow the instructions given. Adhere to the safety regulations in accordance with DIN VDE, CEE, AFNOR and to the specific regulations of the country of operation.
Have servicing and inspections of hand-held compressed air Caution tools carried out by a qualified technician. Only use original TRUMPF accessories. Risk of injury from hot and sharp chips! Hot and sharp chips are emitted from the chip dumping at high speed.
Only use the machine for work and materials described in "Intended use". Warning The TRUMPF Nibbler TruTool N 500 is a hand tool powered by compressed air used for the following applications: • Slitting plate-shaped workpieces made of a punchable material such as steel, aluminum, non-ferrous heavy metals, and plastic.
Technical data Other countries Value Value Max. material thickness: Steel 400 N/mm² 5.0 mm 0.2 in Steel 600 N/mm² 3.2 mm 0.125 in Steel 800 N/mm² 2.5 mm 0.1 in Aluminum 250 N/mm² 7 mm 0.28 in Working speed 1.4 m/min 4.6 ft/min Nominal power consumption 1100 W...
Setting work Selecting the tool Tensile strength of the workpiece Acceptable material thickness Mild steel up to 400 N/mm² 5 mm Stainless steel up to 600 N/mm² 3.2 mm Stainless steel up to 800 N/mm² 2.5 mm Aluminum up to 250 N/mm² 7 mm Table 3 Certain material thicknesses can be machined, depending on the...
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Use the die with the greatest feasible height Punch guide Workpiece Punch (2/3,5/P5) Clearance between sheet The four types of dies (2,3,5,P5) surface and punch guide Clearance between die and punch guide Fig. 52810 Note The distance between the sheet surface and the punch (x) must remain as small as possible.
Operation Working with the TruTool N 500 Risk of injury due to improper handling. Make sure the machine is always in a stable position when operating it. Warning Never touch the tool while the machine is running. Always move the machine during work away from your body.
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4. Switch off machine. Switching off the Release lever. TruTool N 500 The lever springs back to the initial position and the compressed air is interrupted. Operation E615EN_03.DOC...
Changing the cutting direction In situations where space is limited, the tool and/or the cutting direction can be turned by 90° to the right, to the left, or by 180° (see Fig. 52772, p. 16). 1. Open locking mechanism (9). 2.
Nibbling with templates The following requirements must be met when nibbling with templates: • The template must be at least 3 mm thick. • The contour of the template must have a clearance of 8.5 mm to the contour to be nibbled out. •...
Maintenance Risk of injury due to uncontrolled machine movements. Remove the compressed air hose when changing tools and before performing any maintenance work on the machine. Warning Damage to property caused by blunt tools! Machine overload. Check the cutting edge of the cutting tool hourly for wear. A Caution sharp punch provides good cutting performance and is easier on the machine.
Replacing the tool Gear housing Die carrier Punch guide Punch Screws for fastening the punch Locking mechanism guide Lubricating grease "G1" Screws for fastening the die (40 g, order no. 0344969) Fig. 52772 If the punch or die becomes blunt, resharpen the punch or change the tool.
Disassembling the punch 1. Open locking mechanism (8). 2. Rotate the die carrier (6) by 45°. 3. Pull die carrier (6) out towards the bottom. 4. Turn punch (7) until it can be pulled out. Installing the punch 1. Lightly lubricate the square part of the punch (7) and bore hole on the die carrier (6) with lubricating grease "G1"...
Regrinding the punch 1 x 45° Punch (Standard) Recommendation for the X min. minimum length of the punch polished section of a standard punch for aluminum machining. Fig. 52773 The punch can be reground, depending on the die with which it is utilized Note Dies can not be resharpened.
Supplying with power and guaranteeing lubrication Damage to property due to improper handling! Failure of the compressed air motor. Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure. Caution Regularly lubricate the compressed air motor. Install an oil mist lubrication device into the compressed air line. Supplying compressed air Prerequisites •...
Hold a piece of paper in front of the exhaust air vent in the Checking the oil supply motor housing when the machine is running. The oil supply is sufficient when oil spots appear. When there is no oil mist lubrication device available: Fill the air inlet bore hole with 0.5-1 ccm of oil every two hours.
Desired delivery type (e.g. air mail, courier, express mail, – ordinary freight, parcel post). 4. Send the order to the TRUMPF representative office. Refer to the address list at the end of the document for TRUMPF service addresses. Original accessories and wearing parts...
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Original accessories and wearing parts E615EN_03.DOC...
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