Use these instructions to operate and maintain the equipment. The narrower column on the outside contains additional information such as warnings, special notes, and defini- tions. Refer to it for safety notes and other information. E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
SDB 412 and FF 424 YMBOLS AND ARNINGS The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate special notes and warnings. They appear in the out- side column of the page, next to the section they refer to. Make sure you understand what each symbol means, and follow all instructions for cautions and warnings.
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SDB 412 and FF 424 Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
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PERATOR AFETY priority in the design of all our products. AFETY ABELS Read this chapter carefully before operating the SDB 412/ FF 424. It contains important safety instructions and rec- ommendations. PERATOR AFETY Follow these guidelines for safe operation of the equip- ment.
SDB 412 and FF 424 Always turn machine off before doing any adjustments or service. • SECURE LOOSE CLOTHING AND JEWELRY. Secure or remove loose-fitting clothing and jewelry, and securely bind long hair, to prevent them from getting caught in moving parts of the machine.
3. CHECK THE POWER SUPPLY HOOKUP FOR ANY LOOSE CONNECTIONS. 4. MAKE SURE THE CUTTING TOOL IS SEATED PROPERLY AND TIGHTENED AS WELL. 5. BE SURE THAT THE WORKPIECE IS WITHIN THE MACHINES OPERATIONAL CAPACITY E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
SOUND POWER LEVEL EMMITED BY MACHINE 89 DB (A) AFETY ABELS The following safety labels are on the SDB 412. If the stick- ers are damaged or missing, replace them immediately. See “Ordering Information” at the end of this manual.
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(Part number 90-401-01.) Figure 2-5. The hydraulic pressure limit label is on the hydraulic motor. (Part number 90-402-01.) Figure 2-6. The hot surface warning label is on the hydraulic drive. (Part number 90-403-00.) E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
CONTINUOUS W-WEIGHTED SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL AT WORK STATION 62 DB (A) PEAK “C’-WEIGHTED MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE 95 DB (C) SOUND POWER LEVEL EMMITED BY MACHINE 89 DB (A) IMPORTANT: ALWAYS WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING THIS OR OTHER WACHS MACHINERY.
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SDB 412/2 SMALL DIAMETER BEVELER Select proper leg extension for pipe l.D. (use Mount the mandrel into the pipe by tightening leg extension chart on pg 4). Secure legs to the draw bar nut to 90 ft. lbs. Move the man-...
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SDB 412/2 SMALL DIAMETER BEVELER Align the keys in the machine with the key- way slots in the mandrel. Push the machine forward until the feed nut and the threaded portion of the mandrel meet. Rotate the feed handle assembly clockwise to engage the feed nut and machine with the mandrel.
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SDB 412/2 SMALL DIAMETER BEVELER CAUTION: Disconnect the air supply whenever changing the form tools. CAUTION: Be certain the there is adequate clear ance between the mandrel legs and the tooling 13. Start machine and turn feed nut in until the cutting tool contacts the pipe.
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SDB 412/2 SMALL DIAMETER BEVELER BEVELING MACHINE TO FLANGE FACER CONVERSION PROCEDURE Remove the mandrel from the machine body. Next, loosen and remove the four 3/8-16 x 1-1/4” shcs securing the rotating tool holder plate (Fig. 1). Fig. 3 Mount flange facing tool slide on macrune rotating head.
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SDB 412/2 SMALL DIAMETER BEVELER chatter can cause poor quality surface finishes. FLANGE SURFACE TRIP CHART Chatter can be caused by any one of a number of variables inherent in a portable machine of this type. Check tooling: To high of an operating speed or to great of a radial feed rate for the material being machined.
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SDB 412/2 SMALL DIAMETER BEVELER the adjustable leg is located at the ”short radius bend“. BEVELING AND FACING, USING THE FLANGE Push the assembly tight against the pipe face and FACER MANDREL FOR CENTERING ON ELBOWS tighten the mandrel. The legs should be at the origi AND BENDS.
SDB 412/2 SMALL DIAMETER BEVELER SECTION VI MAINTENANCE Under normal operating conditions, the bevel gear sets and roller bearing should be inspected every 100 hours of operation and lubricated as needed. If exceptionally difficult work has been performed or if excessive coolant used, inspection and lubrication should be done much more frequently.
SDB 412/2 SMALL DIAMETER BEVELER TOOL BELT CUTTING RANGE T15* TYPE DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM PART HSS* see note WALL NUMBER COATED* For low range O. D. 1.50’ (38.1 mm) FACING 56-701-01 pipe or tube For high range O. D. 1.50’ (38.1 mm)
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SDB 412/2 SMALL DIAMETER BEVELER SDB 412 EXTENSION LEG CHART Captivated Screw Keg Design Extensions Required Pipe I. D. Range NONE 3.78 - 4.90 4.67 - 5.83 66-085-01 5.67 - 6.83 66-085-02 66-085-03 6.67 - 7.83 66-085-04 7.66 - 8.83 8.66 - 9.83...
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FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION I FF 424 INTRODUCTION The following is a listing of individual controls and components that are important to the successful operation of the FF 424. Prior to attempting to set up and operate the FF424, it is recommended that you become familiar with these items: AIR MOTOR POWER HEAD...
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The bore of the cutting head, feed nut and mandrel must be kept cleaned and oiled. MAIN SHAFT BEARING PRE-LOAD Lock nut tool required - wachs part # 66-141-00 After the first ten hours of operation, the mainshaft bearing preload should be checked. Remove the air motor.
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FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION VII FF 424 CHARTS AND GRAPHS A. FLANGE SURFACE TRIP CHART C. FLANGE FACING MODULE TOOL HOLDER TOOL BIT DIAGRAM TRIP ENGAGEMENT RMS FINISH 1TRIP 63RMS LOW RANGE 2TRIP 125 RMS TOOL HOLDER 4TRIP 250 RMS PART # 56-193-00 6TRIP...
FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION VIII FF 424 CONSUMABLE SELECTION GRAPHS ASSEMBLY # SOLID LEG (2 PCS.) ADJ. LEG (1 PC.) CHUCKING RANGE/LEG SET PART # LENGTH PART # LENGH MIN. DIA. MAX DIA. 66-077-01 1.625 ------- 3.75 4.55 use 3 solid legs 66-077-02 1.955...
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FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION VIII FF 424 CONSUMABLE SELECTION GRAPHS BEVELING MACHINE LEG EXTENSION CHART Captivated Screw Leg Design Extensions Required Pipe I. D. Range NONE 3.78 - 4.90 66-085-01 4.67 - 5.83 66-085-02 5.67 - 6.83 66-085-03 6.67 - 7.83 66-085-04...
FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION VIII FF 424 CONSUMABLE SELECTION GRAPHS BEVELING AND MACHINE TOOLING SELECTION CHART TOOL BIT CUTTING EDGE T-15* HSS* TYPE PART NO. DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM WALL COATED* Facing 56-701-01 For low range O.D. pipe ortube 1.50” (38.1 mm) Facing 56-701-01 For high range O.D.
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FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION V FF 424 SET UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES 4. Select extension leg set required. Refer to FF 424 SET UP the l.D. range chart decal provided on the leg extension box, or on page 13 in this manual. 1.
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FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION V FF 424 SET UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES 6. Insert the leg set into the adapter. (Figure 5) 8. Slide the flange alignment fixture over the mandrel shaft. (Figure 7) (Figure 5) (Figure 7) 7.
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14. Attach the air supply. Press the air motor lever and rotate the machine slowly, to verify clearance. (Figure 13) IMPORTANT: E.H. Wachs Co. recommends the use of an (Figure 10) ATM air treatment module(P.N.-26-407-00) 12. Install the tooling onto the flange facer tool to filter air and lubricate the air motor.
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FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION V FF 424 SET UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES NOTE: Adjust the cutting head RPM with the throttle control for flange size being machined. Rule of thumb: 3 to 4 RPM ‘s recommended for 20” to 24”...
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FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION V FF 424 SET UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES 19. Using the infeed indice guage, rotate the NOTE: axial feed handles clockwise until the de- A general rule of thumb is to take light cuts sired depth of cut is attained.
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FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION V FF 424 SET UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES B. FLANGE FACER TO BEVELING NOTE:When reinstalling the trip ring assembly, MACHINE CONVERSION PROCEDURE center cut out relief on trip ring over the air motor housing for proper trip lever location. Be sure that 1.
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FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION V FF 424 SET UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES BEVELING MACHINE OPTION SET-UP AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS D. Mounting Machine Assembly On Mandrel Inspect the bore of the beveling head for dirt and Extension Leg Selection metal chips.
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FF 424 FLANGE FACING SYSTEM SECTION V FF 424 SET UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES 2. Start machine and turn feed nut in until of variables inherent in a portable machine of this cutting tool contacts the pipe. Continue type. Check tooling: facing until pipe has a clean finish.
Operating Envelopes Operating Envelopes The following pages illustrate the dimensions and operating envelopes for all configurations of the SDB 412 and FF 424. E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 SDB 412 Air Drive (66-000-01) Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 FF 424 Flange Facer Air Drive (66-000-FF) Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
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Operating Envelopes: FF 424 Flange Facer Hydraulic Drive (66-000-FH) E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 Standard Mandrel Assembly (66-301-01) DIMENSIONS IN BRACKETS ARE MILLIMETERS 22.97 583.4 3.78 MIN 96.1 LEGS SHOWN FULLY RETRACTED 21.50 546.1 4.95 MAX 125.7 LEGS SHOWN FULLY EXTENDED Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
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SDB 412 Tooling Charts SDB 412 Tooling Charts The following charts and diagrams specify tooling for bev- eling, deburring, J-prep, and counterboring with the SDB 412. E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 Beveling Bevel Tool Chart ANGLE MAX WALL .063 LAND O.D. I.D. NOTE: (1) TOOL RETAINED WITH AT LEAST 2 SCREWS MIN I.D. MAX WALL MAX I.D. BEVEL TOOL FACING TOOL ANGLE MAX O.D. W/ 1/16" LAND W/ 1/16"...
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SDB 412 Tooling Charts: J-Prep 20° J-Prep Tool Chart R.094 O.D. I.D. .063 .15 LAND EXTENSION NOTE: (1) TOOL RETAINED WITH AT LEAST 2 SCREWS BEVEL TOOL FACING TOOL W/ 1/16" LAND W/ 1/16" LAND W/1/16" LAND 56-709-01 56-708-01 1.68" (42.7mm) 3.78"...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
Parts Lists and Drawings Parts Lists and Drawings The following pages illustrate the components for the SDB 412 and FF 424. Use the parts list on each drawing to order replacement parts. E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 SDB 412 Air Drive (66-000-01) Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
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Parts Lists and Drawings: SDB 412 Hydraulic Drive (66-000-03) E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 FF 424 Flange Facer Air Drive (66-000-FF) Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
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Parts Lists and Drawings: FF 424 Flange Facer Hydraulic Drive (66-000-FH) E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 Standard Mandrel Assembly (66-301-01) Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
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Parts Lists and Drawings: Standard Mandrel Assembly with Legs (66-407-01) E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
SDB 412 and FF 424 Main Housing Assembly (66-303-00) ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION 66-001-00 HOUSING, BEARING 66-030-00 CUP, BEARING 66-032-00 CUP, BEARING Standard Rotating Head (66-306-00) ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION NOTES: Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
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Parts Lists and Drawings: Flange Facer Slide (66-404-00) E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 Leg Replacement Set (66-411-00) Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
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Parts Lists and Drawings: Fitting Mandrel (66-414-01) E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 Leg Extension Adapter (66-415-00) Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
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Flange Facer Conversion Kit (66-421-00) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 66-404-00 SINGLE POINT FF TOOL SLIDE, 3.8" THRU 24" 66-414-01 FITTING MANDREL WITH LEGS 66-415-00 EXTENSION ADAPTER ASSEMBLY 66-MAN-01 MANUAL, SDB 412/FF 424 (NOT SHOWN) E.H. Wachs Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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SDB 412 and FF 424 Pneumatic Drive (56-302-00) Part No. 66-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
Chapter 6, Ordering Information Ordering Information In This Chapter To place an order, request service, or get more detailed information on any E.H. Wachs products, call us at one of RDERING EPLACEMENT ARTS the following numbers: EPAIR NFORMATION U.S. 800-323-8185...
ARRANTY NFORMATION Enclosed with the manual is a warranty card. Please fill out the registration card and return to E.H. Wachs. Retain the owner’s registration record and warranty card for your information. ETURN...