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Our products are backed by a company totally committed to service, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Tri Tool Services has developed a solid reputation as a trusted provider of dependable and cost-effective on-site service solutions including turnkey project management, machining services, and mechanized and manual code welding services using experienced and well- trained machinists and welders.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE MANUAL SAFETY GENERAL DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE OPERATION CUTTING SPEEDS AND FEEDS STANDARD HEAD, JAW BLOCKS AND GUIDE WEDGES STAINLESS STEEL JAW BLOCKS AND GUIDE WEDGES TROUBLESHOOTING HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC TOOLING/WHEEL RANGE ACCESSORIES ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN...
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Other rights vary from state to state. Tool Bit Resharpening Policy Tri Tool Inc. can not resharpen badly gouged, chipped, or broken tool bits. Check the tool bits before you send them and package them well. Within two working days of receipt, the tool bits are evaluated and the customer is contacted for authorization.
The instructions and descriptions in this manual were accurate when the manual was written. However, the information in the manual is subject to change without notice. Check for updated information before you start any job. The Tri Tool Inc. web site has the most current information.
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TRI TOOL INC. 2.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT • Use standard safety equipment such as: hard hats, safety shoes, safety harnesses, protective clothes, and other safety devices when appropriate. • Wear safety glasses. • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 2.5 AREA EQUIPMENT • Secure the pipe with clamps, vises, chains or straps. • Ensure that both sides of the pipe at the cut site is fully supported so that the pipe will not move after the cut is completed. Long lengths of pipe may be under load and the separation of the pipe can release pressure.
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TRI TOOL INC. 2.7 TOOL USE • Use the right tool and tool bit for the job. Contact Tri Tool to help with your application. • Keep the tool bits fully engaged in the tool bit holders. Loose bits are sharp and can cause cuts or punctures.
PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Model PFM 816 PIPEMASTER™ is a portable ID mount machine tool for beveling, facing, and/or counter-boring 8” through 16” pipe. The tool is configured with twin hydraulic motor drives that power helical drive gears attached to the main spindle for smooth power delivery for optimal surface finish.
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Inconel and some other high temperature alloys may require special procedures as a function of wall thickness and type of end preparations. Contact Tri Tool’s Engineering Department for details. DRIVE SYSTEM Dual hydraulic drive motor for 8”...
TRI TOOL INC. MAINTENANCE PFM 816 Maintenance Schedule Hours of Note Maintenance Maintenance Activity Operation Picture Clean all debris from tool. Spray all bare metal with light oil. 1&2 Grease mandrel with chevron light grease. Check oil level add oil as requred.
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 Grease Figure: 3. Maintenance Picture 2 Mandrel Grease Fitting (Hidden) Fill Here Oil Sight Drain Plug at Bottom (Not shown in picture) Figure: 4. Maintenance Picture 3 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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TRI TOOL INC. Grease Fitting Grease Fitting Figure: 5. Maintenance Picture 4 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 OPERATION 6.1 TOOL HOLDER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.Loosen the tool holder retaining shoulder screw. 1.Loosen the cap screw of the tool holder base plate. This measurement should be .25” higher than the radius of the I.D. of the pipe minus 2.00” 3.Slide the tool holder to bring it to the measured height, if...
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TRI TOOL INC. STEP ‘A’ - ADJUSTING RADIUS TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY 1.Before any adjustment can be made, all hex screws must be loosened. 2.Rotate axial adjustment screw clockwise until it stops. 3.Push the tool bit holder until it bottoms in the tool slot.
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 STEP ‘B’ - ADJUSTING THE INNER BEVEL TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY 1.Before any adjustment can be made, all hex screws must be loosened. 2.Rotate axial adjustment screw to adjust tool holder height and after adjustment is done tighten all hex screws. 6.Take this measurement for Step ‘C’.
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TRI TOOL INC. STEP ‘C’ - ADJUSTING THE OUTER BEVEL TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY 1.Before any adjustment can be made, all hex screws must be loosened. 2.Rotate axial adjustment screw to adjust tool holder height and after adjustment is done tighten all hex screws.
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 STEP ‘D’ - ADJUSTING THE FACING TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY 1.Before any adjustment can be made, all hex screws must be loosened. 2.Rotate axial adjustment screw to adjust the tool holder height. To determine the height of the tool bit, use the dimension taken in step ’A’, minus the ‘J’...
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TRI TOOL INC. STEP ‘E’ - TEST CUT AND MEASUREMENT OF THE BEVEL 1.Make a test cut to have a bevel sample to evaluate and measure from. Stop the pipe facing machine and retract the headstock all the way. 2.If a mismatch step is seen on the bevel all around the pipe, measure the height of the step with a depth micrometer.
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 6.2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Measure the I.D. of the pipe to be machined. Select the right set of Jaw blocks to Clamp in the pipe. Refer to section 8, Standard Head, Jaw Blocks and Guide Wedges, Install the jaw blocks on the 12 Clamp pins. Adjust the tool holders according to the previous tool holder adjustment instructions.
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TRI TOOL INC. Bring the head back to its maximum retracted position. Figure: 6. PFM Front View Adjust the dial indicator to “0”. If you are authorized to do so, open the control panel and ask for the flow control key from your supervisor.
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 Advance the head by jogging gently the fast feed forward lever, until the tool holders tracking wheels are engaged in the pipe. Beware not to bump the end of the pipe with the inserts. Turn on power to the head by shifting the drive lever to on. Turn on the feed and monitor the cutting operation.
PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 10. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: 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. Cutting fluid is required.
TRI TOOL INC. 14. ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODEL PFM 816, COMPONENT LOCATION (P/N 01-1918) 12 13 14 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 MODEL PFM 816, FITTING LOCATION (P/N 01-1918) 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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TRI TOOL INC. MODEL PFM 816, HOSE LOCATION (P/N 01-1918) Hose Locations 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 MODEL PFM 816, HOSE LOCATION (P/N 01-1918) VIEW A Hose Locations VIEW C 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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TRI TOOL INC. MODEL PFM 816, HOSE LOCATION (P/N 01-1918) VIEW B Hose Locations 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 MODEL PFM 816, HOSE LOCATION (P/N 01-1918) Hose Locations 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, Model PFM816 (P/N 01-1918) Item Part Description 02-2566 MODEL PFM816 SUB-ASSY 07-0057 L-MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY,PFM816 07-0058 VALVE ASSEMBLY,PFM816 08-0665 BLOCK ASSY.,JAW,.500/12.7MM 08-0666 BLOCK ASSY.,JAW,1.000/25.4MM 08-0667 BLOCK ASSY.,JAW,1.500/38.1MM 08-0668 BLOCK ASSY.,JAW,2.000/50.8MM 08-0669 BLOCK ASSY.,JAW,2.500/63.5MM 08-0670 BLOCK ASSY.,JAW,3.000/76.2MM 08-0671 BLOCK ASSY.,JAW,3.500/88.9MM...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 Parts List, Model PFM816 (P/N 01-1918) Item Part Description 54-0498 FITTING, 1" O-RING-1" M JIC 54-0511 FITTING,3/8 O-RING TO 1/4-37D 54-0519 TEE,1/4 F-37D TO 1/4-37 D 54-0523 PLUG, 3/8 O-RING 54-0545 ELBOW, SWP90, 1"F JIC-1"M JIC 54-0671 ADAPTOR,1/4 EPIPE TO 1/4M-JIC 55-0800 HOSE ASSY #1, 32"...
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TRI TOOL INC. PFM 816, SUB-ASSEMBLY (1 OF 3) (P/N 02-2566) 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 PFM 816, SUB-ASSEMBLY (2 OF 3) (P/N 02-2566) 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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TRI TOOL INC. PFM 816, SUB-ASSEMBLY (3 OF 3) (P/N 02-2566) 2 OF 3 1 OF 3 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 Parts List, Model PFM816 Sub-Assembly (P/N 02-2566) Item Part Description 13-0510 MANDREL 19-0989 HOUSING, MAIN 20-0898 SHAFT, TORQUE BAR 24-2081 PLATE, MAIN SPINDLE 24-2543 PLATE, MOUNTING GAS SHOCK 24-2110 PLATE, SUPPORT, TORQUE BAR 28-0057 SEAL, FELT, 1/8" X 3/16", X BULK 28-0319 O-RING, 5.234"...
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TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, Model PFM816 Sub-Assembly (P/N 02-2566) Item Part Description 33-0056 SCREW, CAP, 5/16 - 18 X 1" 33-0053 SCREW, CAP, 5/16 - 18 X 5/8" 33-0064 SCREW, CAP, 3/8 - 16 X 3" 33-0071 SCREW, CAP, 3/8 - 16 X 1"...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 Parts List, Model PFM816 Sub-Assembly (P/N 02-2566) Item Part Description 71-0252 WELDMENT, GUARD BAR, RIGHT 71-0252 WELDMENT, GUARD BAR, LEFT 47-1778 BRACKET, HINGE AND GAS SHOCK 75-0148 FEED CYLINDER 75-0164 ROD, COUPLING, MODIFIED 32-0728 PIN,DOWEL,3/4 DIA X 2-3/4 34-0017 WASHER,FLAT,SAE,5/16"NOMINAL 40-0339...
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TRI TOOL INC. MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY, CONTROL (P/N 53-0227) Parts List, Manifold Assembly, Control (P/N 53--0227) Item Part Description 33-0507 SCREW, SET, 1/4-20 X 1 CUP PT 33-0512 SCREW, SET,5/16-18 X 1/4 CUP PT 35-0203 NUT, LK, 1/4-20 42-0066 KNOB, KNURLED...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 MANIFOLD, CONTROL (P/N 53-0203) 92-1412 Rev. 150925...
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TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, Manifold, Control (P/N 53-0203) Item Part Description 30-4211 BLOCK, CONTROL MANIFOLD 53-0107 VALVE, FLOW CONTROL 53-0124 VALVE, CHECK 53-0126 VALVE, JOG SWITCH 53-0205 VALVE, MANUAL ROTARY 53-0207 VALVE, MANUAL ROTARY 53-0208 VALVE, PRESSURE SEQUENCE 53-0209...
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TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, Valve Assembly (P/N 07-0058) Item Part Description 33-0081 SCREW, CAP, 3/8-16 X 3 1/2 34-0018 WASHER, FLAT, SAE, ZINC 35-0095 NUT, LOCK 53-0121 VALVE,NEEDLE 53-0196 VALVE BODY, DIR CONTROL 53-0197 VALVE CARTRIDGE, DIR CONTROL 54-0486...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 PFM 816, TOOL BLOCK ASSY., FRONT HALF (P/N 08-0683) Parts List, PFM 816, Tool Block Assy., Front Half (P/N 08-0683) Item Part Description 20-0885 SHAFT, PIVOT, TOOL HOLDER 24-2102 PLATE, ADJUSTMENT, TOOL HOLDER 24-2103 PLATE, TOOL HOLDER NUT 24-2104 PLATE, WEAR 24-2106...
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TRI TOOL INC. PFM 816, TOOL BLOCK ASSY., BACK HALF (P/N 08-0683) Parts List, PFM 816, Tool Block Assy., Front Half (P/N 08-0683) Item Part Description 32-0488 PIN, SPIROL SPRING, 1/8 DIA X 7/16 32-0642 PIN, ROLLER, TOOL HOLDER 33-0040 SCREW, CAP, 1/4-20 X 3/4"...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 Parts List, PFM 816, Tool Block Assy., Front Half (P/N 08-0683) Item Part Description 33-0347 SCREW, FLAT, #8-32 X 1/2" 33-0503 SCREW, SET, 1/4-20 X 1/2", CUP PT 33-0518 SCREW, SET, 5/16-18 X 3/4", CUP PT 33-0554 SCREW, SET, 1/2-13 X 3/4", CUP PT 33-0907 SCREW, HEX, 3/8-16 X 1 1/2", GR 8...
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TRI TOOL INC. SMALL ECC TRACKING WHEEL KIT (P/N 05-0423) Parts List, Small Ecc Tracking Wheel Kit (P/N 05-0423) Item Part Description 20-1077 SHAFT, TRACKING WHEEL 33-1304 SCREW, CAP, 3/8 - 16 X 6" 33-2525 INSERT, THREADED, 5/8 - 11 / 3/8 - 16 61-0262 WHEEL ASSY,TRACKING,SST,1.400 OD...
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 ECCENTRIC WHEEL ASSEMBLY (P/N 61-0299) Parts List, Eccentric Wheel Assembly (P/N 61-0299) Item Part Description 20-1321 SHAFT, TRACKING WHEEL ECCENTRIC 28-0482 FELT, RING 1.575 X 1.84 X.187 29-0462 BEARING,TAPER,CONE,1.0625 ID 33-1213 SCREW,LOW CAP, 1/4 - 20 X 5/8 33-2397 SCREW, SHOULDER, MOD 35-0814...
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TRI TOOL INC. MANDREL HEAD SHAFT ASSEMBLY (P/N 21-0603) Parts List, Mandrel Head Shaft Assembly (P/N 21-0603) Item Part Description 13-0509 SHAFT, MANDREL HEAD 21-0608 HEAD, MANDREL END 21-0609 HEAD, MANDREL MOUNT 23-0409 ROD, CYLINDER EYE 30-0411 RING, RETAINING, EXT., 1" O.D.
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PIPEMASTER™ Model PFM816 Parts List, Mandrel Head Shaft Assembly (P/N 21-0603) Item Part Description 33-0108 SCREW, CAP, 1/2-13 X 1 3/4" 33-0996 SCREW, SET, 5/16-18 X 1/2", HALF DOG 33-2411 SCREW, SET, 1-14 X 1/2" 34-0055 WASHER, FLAT, 1" X 2" X 9/32" 40-0298 SPRING, COMP., 1"...
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TRI TOOL INC. HEAD ASSEMBLY, MANDREL (P/N 21-0615) A - A Parts List, Head Assembly, Mandrel (P/N 21-0615) Item Part Description 27-0803 ADAPTER, ROLLER 33-0108 SCREW, CAP, 1/2-13 X 1 3/4" 33-0125 SCREW, CAP, 5/8-11 X 1 1/4" 33-2344 SCREW, SHOULDER, 5/8" X 5/8"...
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