TABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER MESSAGE Inside Front Cover SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE OPERATION CUTTING SPEEDS AND FEEDS SADDLE SETS TOOL BITS TROUBLE SHOOTING ACCESSORIES ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN DEWALT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOOL BIT RESHARPENING POLICY Inside Back Cover WARRANTY INFORMATION Inside Back Cover...
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Copyright 2006 Proprietary property of TRI TOOL Inc. No reproduction, use, or duplication of the information shown hereon is permitted without the express written consent of TRI TOOL Inc.
Model 300 MICROFACER™ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN GENERAL When using rotating head cutting equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Operate this tool only in accordance with specific operating instructions. Do not override the deadman switch on the power unit. Locking down, ob- WARNING: structing, or in any way defeating the deadman switch on the power drive unit may result in serious injury.
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TRI TOOL INC. TOOL CARE Maintain tools with care. Keep tools in good operating condition. Sharp tool bits perform better and safer than dull tool bits. Well maintained tools function properly when needed. Check for damaged parts. If a tool has malfunctioned, been dropped or hit, it must be checked for damage.
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Model 300 MICROFACER™ Disconnect power supply during setup and maintenance. Use all ‘Stop’ or Shut off’ features available when changing or adjusting tool bits, maintaining the tool, or when the tool is not in use. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before applying power to the equipment. Develop a habit of checking the tool before turning it on to make sure that all keys and wrenches have been removed.
TRI TOOL INC. SPECIFICATIONS The Model 300 MICROFACER™Tube Squaring Tool has been developed to square the ends of up to .75” (19.0 mm) OD tubing. Weight: 5.35” (2.4 Kg) Envelope Drawing 1.13" (28.6 mm) 3.70" (94.0 mm) 5.04" (128.0 mm) 13.15"...
Model 300 MICROFACER™ MAINTENANCE All components should be cleaned and coated with a light film of oil prior to use. Use a clean, non-detergent oil, preferably SAE 10 (90 SSU) or lighter. When the Model 300 is operated in the vertical position, cutting head up, it should be turned upside down and the chips and/or other debris removed after each tube squaring operation has been completed.
TRI TOOL INC. OPERATION Read the Operating Instructions carefully before attempting to operate the Model 300 MIROFACER™Tube Squaring Tool. Use eye protection at all times when operating Model 300. INSTALLING THE SADDLE SET Select the saddle set which is the proper size for the OD of the tube which is to be machined.
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Model 300 MICROFACER™ Set Screws (Retaining Tool Bit) Clamp Knob Feed Knob INSTALLATION Slide the tube to be worked on into the saddle, leaving approximately 1/8” (3 mm) between the tool bit and the end of the tube. INSERT IMAGE Tighten the saddle set by turning the clamp knob below the saddle set.
TRI TOOL INC. CUTTING SPEEDS AND FEEDS RPM for RPM for RPM for True DIA 200 in/min 250 in/min 300 in/min (5080 mm/min) (6350 mm/min) (7620 mm/min) .125" 3.18 mm .250" 6.35 mm .375 9.53 mm .500" 12.70 mm .625"...
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Model 300 MICROFACER™ Use adequate feed, .003” to .006” (.08mm to .15mm) per revolution thereafter, to establish a continuous chip cut. If the feed is too light, only light stringer chips will be removed. If the feed is too heavy the drive will start to overload and the chip will start to have a rough or torn appearance.
TRI TOOL INC. SADDLE SETS Pipe Size Fraction Decimal Metric Saddle P/N 1/8" .125" 3.18 mm 67-4193 5/32" .156" 3.96 mm 67-4194 .158" 4.00 mm 67-4195 3/16" .188" 4.76 mm 67-4196 .197" 5.00 mm 67-4197 7/32" .219" 5.56 mm 67-4198 .234"...
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Model 300 MICROFACER™ Pipe Size Fraction Decimal Metric Saddle P/N .315" 8.00 mm 67-4206 11/32" .344" 8.74 mm 67-4207 .354" 9.00 mm 67-4208 .359" 9.13 mm 67-4209 3/8" .375" 9.53 mm 67-4210 .394" 10.00 mm 67-4211 .400" 10.16 mm 67-4212 1/8"...
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TRI TOOL INC. Pipe Size Fraction Decimal Metric Saddle P/N .630" 16.00 mm 67-4233 .641" 16.27 mm 67-4234 .656" 16.66 mm 67-4235 .669" 17.00 mm 67-4236 3/8" .675" 17.15 mm 67-4237 .677" 17.20 mm 67-4238 .681" 17.30 mm 67-4239 11/16"...
TRI TOOL INC. TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem: The Tool Bit Chatters The tool bit is loose or overextended. The tool bit is damaged. The tool holder is too loose in the slides. The cutting speed is too fast. The clamping pads are loose on the pipe or tube.
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Model 300 MICROFACER™ Problem: The tool bit will not reach the work Incorrect tool blocks are installed for the size of the pipe or tube being worked on. Incorrect tool bit is installed. 92-0756 : Rev. 060811...
TRI TOOL INC. ACCESSORIES The following accessories are recommended for use with the Model 300 MICROFACER and are available from TRI TOOL INC. 1. Flexable Shaft Assembly (18") - P/N 14-0036 2. Spare Battery, 9.6V - P/N 30-3131 3. Charger, 220V, 7.2V - 18V Dewalt - P/N 30-2614 4.
Model 300 MICROFACER™ DEWALT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The DeWALT Cordless Drill/Driver comes with an 'Instruction Manual' and should be referenced for all safety and operating procedures. 92-0756 : Rev. 060811...
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