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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.
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...
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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. ...
■ 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.
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.
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 ■...
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...
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.
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 -.
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)
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 ...
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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.
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.
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.
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