Swagelok TF72 User Manual

Tube facing tool

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Tube Facing Tool
This manual contains important information for the safe and
effective operation of the Swagelok
®
TF72 series tube facing
tool. Users should read and understand its contents before
operating the tube facing tool.

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  • Page 1 Tube Facing Tool This manual contains important information for the safe and effective operation of the Swagelok ® TF72 series tube facing tool. Users should read and understand its contents before operating the tube facing tool.
  • Page 2 Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual Contents Safety Safety Summary ..... . . 5 Environmental Protection/Disposal ... . . 7 Product Information Accessories .
  • Page 4 Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual...
  • Page 5: Safety

    Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual Safety Safety Summary R ead the entire safety information section and Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Signal Words and Safety Alert Symbols Used in this Manual WARNING Statements that indicate a hazardous situation...
  • Page 6 Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual  WARNING Danger of eyes being injured by hot and sharp-edged metal chips Eye protection must be worn while operating or working near the equipment. WARNING Keep dry Equipment and components are not waterproof Do not use electric tools in a damp or wet environment. ...
  • Page 7: Environmental Protection/Disposal

    ■ Only use the tube ODs, wall thickness, and materials specified in these instructions. Other materials should be used only after consulting your authorized Swagelok representative. ■ Check that the work piece is correctly clamped. ■ Do not carry the tube facing tool by the power cord and do not use the cord to pull out the plug.
  • Page 8: Product Information

    Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual Product Information Fig 2 TF72 Series 1 Feed handle with scale divisions 9 Tube clamp adjustment dial 2 Housing 10 Tool holder and cutting insert 3 Viewing window 11 Bench mount bracket 4 ON/OFF switch...
  • Page 9: Accessories

    Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual Accessories TF Series Cutting Insert The cutting insert is supplied and can be used with all TF series tool holders. Fig 3 Cutting Insert Cutting Tool Holder for Beveling and Squaring An adjustable tool holder is included with a Torx screw. Additional tool holders with different bevel angels are available.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Tube materials Stainless steel ■ Nickel alloys - ex. Alloy 600, Alloy 625, Alloy 825 ■ Aluminum ■ Contact your authorized Swagelok representative for information on additional materials. Technical data Series TF72 Dimensions, 20.7 W, 10.1 H, 8.9 D in. (mm)
  • Page 11: Setup

    Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual Setup Description The tube facing tool is designed for facing and preparing tube ends for welding in conformance with industry standards. It has the following properties: A cutting tool with multiple cutting edges. Only one cutting ■...
  • Page 12: Unpacking The Tube Facing Tool

    1 Tool set (4 mm T-handle hex key, 3 mm hex key, T15 Torx ■ driver) 1 User manual ■ Report any missing or damaged parts to your authorized Swagelok representative immediately. Installation of the Cutting Insert and the Tool Holder  CAUTION Do not touch the sharp cutting edges while mounting...
  • Page 13: Installing The Collet Set

    Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual Tube clamp Installing the Collet Set 1. Select the correct collet set according to the tube OD. 2. Move the tube clamp to the open position. 3. Place the lower collet in the housing at the collet guide. Slide the lower collet clockwise until the collet locks lock into place.
  • Page 14: Operation

    The tool should only be operated using a ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) protected outlet. Adjusting for Tube Size The TF72 series can be adjusted using the tube clamp adjustment dial to compensate for variations in tube tolerances. The adjustment dial has three marks: • (the factory setting), +, and -.
  • Page 15: Clamping The Tube

    Removing the Tube To remove the tube from the facing tool, lift the tube clamp until it stops. Tool Speed Range Adjusting the Speed Set the speed by turning the speed dial. TF72 Level Tube OD, in. (mm) 1.0 (25.4) 1.5 (38.1) 2.0 (50.8)
  • Page 16: Facing The Tube

    Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual Facing the Tube  WARNING Allow the machine to run until it stops rotating after cutting tube to avoid injury  WARNING Do not touch the tool holder or cutting insert while the tool is in operation ...
  • Page 17 Operating the tool in hammer mode will cause damage to the tool and the tube Turning “On” the TF72 Series 1. Check that the viewing window is closed, close if necessary. 2. Set the desired speed via the speed adjustment dial.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Tube Facing Tool User’s Manual Maintenance  CAUTION Allow the tool to run until it stops rotating and unplug the tool before changing tooling, maintaining, or transporting the tool When cleaning the tube facing tool, clear the collet set and tool body of debris and dirt.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Slow flashing light - The Have the carbon brushes replaced by signal light is on. carbon brushes are worn your authorized Swagelok sales and out. service representative. Constant light - The motor Unplug the tool and allow it to cool.
  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Swagelok products are backed by The Swagelok Limited Lifetime Warranty. For a copy, visit swagelok.com or contact your authorized Swagelok Representative. Swagelok, Micro-Fit—TM Swagelok Company © 2011 Swagelok Company Printed in U.S.A., OM April 2011, R0 MS-13-215...

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