Laser Flaring Tool Instructions

Instructions
Flaring Tool Kit
Introduction
The Laser Flaring Tool Kit is a comprehensive yet simple
to use kit suitable for cutting and flaring copper, brass and
thin-walled aluminium tubing. You can use it to cut tube from
3mm (1/8 in) diameter up to 30mm (1-1/8 in) diameter and
to produce high quality 45° single or double, male or female
flares on pipes from 5mm (3/16 in) to 16mm (5/8 in) diameter.
We cannot consider a warranty claim for tool failure if you
have used the kit in any way other than that described
in these instructions, or if you have used it for any other
purpose than that for which it is intended. Nor can we be held
responsible in any way for personal injury caused while using
the kit.
IMPORTANT: Always wear eye and hand protection when
using the Laser Flaring Tool Kit.
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NOT SUITABLE FOR STEEL PIPES
What the kit contains
Check your Flaring Tool Kit carefully to make sure you have
all the components. If any are missing, please contact Laser
Tools on 01926 815999. You should have all the following
components. Flaring dies are available direct from Laser,
Contact sales on the above number.
Item Description
1 Adjustable tube cutter with spare
cutting wheel and built-in reamer
2 Tubing vice with 7 clamping positions
3 Flaring press
4 3/16" flaring die (Part No: 3029)
5 1/4" flaring die (Part No: 3030)
6 5/16" flaring die (Part No: 3031)
7 3/8" flaring die (Part No: 3032)
8 7/16" flaring die (Part No: 3033)
9 1/2" flaring die (Part No: 3034)
10 5/8" flaring die (Part No: 3035)
The flaring die sizes are embossed on the dies and on the
tubing vice. Please make sure that you use the appropriate
die and vice clamping position for the tube you wish to flare.
Warning Notice - READ NOW
Read these instructions through carefully before you use the
Flaring Tool Kit. Pay particular attention to the instructions in
bold type.
If you do not use the kit correctly, as described in these
instructions, you may damage either the flaring die or the
tubing vice or both.
How to use the Laser Flaring Tool Kit
To prepare the tubing.
• IMPORTANT: Make sure the tubing is cut
squarely by using the adjustable tube cutter
supplied in the kit. This is vital or it will
not be possible to form a correct flare on
the end of the tube.
• First, adjust the tube cutter by turning the
large knob until the tube is gripped between
the cutting wheel and the two guide wheels.
• Turn the cutter around the tube, tightening it
as the cutting wheel cuts through the tube.
Continue until the tube is cut through com-
pletely.
• Next, open the reaming blade on the back of
the tube cutter and use it to clean any burrs
from the end of the tube.
• Finally, chamfer the outside cut edge of the
tube with a file or grinding wheel.
• You will find a spare cutting wheel located in
the adjusting knob, under the plastic disc.
Single Female flare.
You can use the Laser Flaring Tool Kit to make a single
female flare in the end of the tube. In this case, the flaring
dies are not used.
Qty
1. First, loosen the two wing nuts on the tubing
1
vice and place the tubing through the correct
1
size hole in the tubing vice, making sure that
1
the cut end of the tube protrudes slightly
1
above the top of the countersink on the vice.
1
1
2. Now tighten the two wing nuts securely so
1
that the tubing will not slip during flaring.
1
Tighten the wing nut closest to the tubing
1
first, then the second wing nut.
1
3. Next, place the flaring press over the tubing
vice. You will need to turn the T-bar of the
press anti-clockwise until the yoke will slip
over the tubing vice.
4. Locate the flaring cone of the press in the end
of the tube – see Fig 1, holding it in place
with your thumb and forefinger, and tighten
the press by turning the T-bar of the press
clockwise.
Female Flare
Fig 1
Die
5. NOTE: Put a drop of oil on the flaring cone
before inserting it into the tube. This will
help the flare to be formed more easily and
successfully.
Swivel head on
flaring press
Tubing