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BF-R
FLANGE FACER
OPERATING MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
P/N 102823
January 2022
Revision 0

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  • Page 1 BF-R FLANGE FACER OPERATING MANUAL ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS P/N 102823 January 2022 Revision 0...
  • Page 3 CLIMAX. CLIMAX hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision hereto onto an electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or any revision hereto, pro-...
  • Page 4 CLIMAX GLOBAL LOCATIONS Page B BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 5 CE DOCUMENTATION P/N 102823, Rev. 0 Page C...
  • Page 6 CLIMAX will, at its option, either repair or replace the defective part and/ or correct any defect in the labor performed, both at no charge, and return the part or repaired machine shipping prepaid.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS HAPTER ECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ............1 .

  • Page 8: Chapter /Section Page

    SDS ............53 Page ii BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 9 A-7 BF-R flange facer attachment assembly parts list (P/N 100237) ......46...
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  • Page 11 2-2 BF-R ID components 2 identification ........
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  • Page 13: Introduction

    The first page of each chapter includes a summary of the chapter contents to help you locate specific information. The appendices contain supplemental product information to aid in setup, operation, and maintenance tasks. Read this entire manual to familiarize yourself with the BF-R before attempting to set it up or operate it. AFETY ALERTS Pay careful attention to the safety alerts printed throughout this manual.

  • Page 14: General Safety Precautions

    ENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLIMAX leads the way in promoting the safe use of portable machine tools and valve testers. Safety is a joint effort. You, the end user, must do your part by being aware of your work environment and closely following the operating procedures and safety precautions contained in this manual, as well as your employer’s safety...

  • Page 15: Machine - Specific Safety Precautions

    and interfaces that can cause severe impact, pinching, cutting, and other injuries. Except for stationary operating controls, avoid contact with mov- ing parts by hands or tools during machine operation. Remove gloves and secure hair, clothing, jewelry, and pocket items to prevent them from becoming entangled in moving parts.

  • Page 16: Risk Assessment And Hazard Mitigation

    Due to the unique nature of portable machining applications, identifying one or more hazards that must be addressed is typical. When performing the on-site risk assessment, it is important to consider the Porta- ble Machine Tool and the workpiece as a whole. Page 4 BF-R Operating Manual...

  • Page 17: Risk Assessment Checklist

    ISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST The following checklist is not intended to be an all inclusive list of things to watch out for when setting up and operating this Portable Machine Tool. However, these checklists are typical of the types of risks the assembler and operator should con- sider.

  • Page 18: Labels

    ABELS The following warning and identification labels should be on your machine. If any are defaced or missing, contact CLIMAX immediately for replacements. 1-4. BF-R ABLE LABELS P/N 59042 P/N 78742 Warning label: Warning label: rotat- hand danger/ ing parts hazard...

  • Page 19: Overview

    The BF-R is portable, making it ideal for use in the field. Setup and operation may be handled by a single worker. It weighs 25 lb (11.3 kg) with a 2" (51 mm) collet installed.
  • Page 20 TOOL SLIDE CUTTING TOOL COTTER PIN COLLET / WEDGE SHAFT COLLET / WEDGE COLLET / WEDGE DRAW ROD PNEUMATIC MOTOR EXHAUST PNEUMATIC MOTOR PNEUMATIC MOTOR TRIGGER PNEUMATIC SWIVEL PNEUMATIC MOTOR AIR CONNECTION 2-2. BF-R IGURE COMPONENTS Page 8 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 21 2-1. BF-R ID ABLE COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION Number Component Flange facing body Slide gib Tool slide Cutting tool Cotter pin Collet/wedge draw rod Collet/wedge shaft Collet/wedge Pneumatic motor exhaust Pneumatic motor Pneumatic motor trigger Pneumatic swivel Pneumatic motor air connection P/N 102823, Rev. 0...
  • Page 22 GEARBOX HOUSING FEED STAR WHEEL TRIP RING TRIPPER PIN DRAW RATCHET AXIAL FEED RATCHET 2-3. BF-R IGURE COMPONENTS 2-2. BF-R ID ABLE COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION Number Component Feed star wheel Axial feed lock Gearbox housing Draw ratchet Axial feet ratchet Page 10...
  • Page 23 2-2. BF-R ID ABLE COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION Number Component Tripper pin Trip ring ALIGNMENT GAUGE 2-4. A IGURE LIGNMENT GAUGE LOCATION P/N 102823, Rev. 0 Page 11...

  • Page 24: Controls

    Gib adjusting screws Slide gib Feed screw Slide gib Rotating head Tool slide ONTROLS The BF-R is controlled by a simple trigger mechanism. To start the machine, squeeze the trigger. To stop the machine, release the trigger. Page 12 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 25 TRIGGER LOCK TRIGGER 2-6. BF-R IGURE CONTROL TRIGGER AND TRIGGER LOCK 2-4. BF-R ID ABLE CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION Number Component Trigger Trigger lock WARNING Always disconnect the air supply hose from the motor before making adjustments to the machine components. Failure to disconnect the air supply hose may result in severe injury.

  • Page 26: Dimensions

    TOOL TOOL RANGE 13.40 ROTATION OUTER LIMIT [340 mm] .750 TOOL RANGE INNER LIMIT R4.00 [R102 mm] 22.10 WORKING [561 mm] CLEARANCE 19.91 R4.44 [506 mm] [R113 mm] FULL SWING CLEARANCE 2-7. BF-R IGURE DIMENSIONS Page 14 BF-R Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    2-5. BF-R ID ABLE DIMENSIONS IDENTIFICATION Number Component Tool rotation Diameter 7.250" (184 mm) tool range outer limit Diameter .0750" (19 mm) tool range inner limit R4.00 (R102 mm) working clearance R4.44 (R113 mm) full swing clearance PECIFICATIONS 2-6. S...

  • Page 28: Items Required But Not Supplied

    2.500" (63.5 mm). Tool travel is limited to 1.000" (25.4 mm). Radial clearance is reduced to 2.750" (69.9 mm). TEMS REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED The following items are required but not supplied in your CLIMAX product kit: • Lubricating oils •...

  • Page 29: Setup

    (PPE) and cleaning procedures. ACHINE ASSEMBLY AND RIGGING Do the following to assemble and rig the BF-R, referring to Figure 2-2 on page 8 as necessary: 1. Check that the air supply is not connected to the motor of the tool.
  • Page 30 SET SCREW 3-2. L ABLE OCK COLLAR COMPONENT IDEN TIFICATION Number Component Alignment gauge Collet/wedge shaft Lock collar Lock collar set screw LOCK COLLAR COLLET / WEDGE SHAFT 3-2. L IGURE OCK COLLAR COMPONENTS Page 18 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 31 5. Rotate the collar 180 degrees (see Figure 3-3). 6. Position the alignment guide on the collet/wedge shaft so that there is enough travel for the collet/wedges. 7. Lock the alignment gauge onto the collet/wedge shaft with the set screw on the lock collar.

  • Page 32: Assembling The Collet/Draw Rod

    Assembling the collet/draw rod Do the following to assemble the collet/draw rod: 1. Select the appropriate size of collet for the tube inside diameter (ID) to be beveled. The ID size is stamped on the collet. Page 20 BF-R Operating Manual...

  • Page 33: Assembling The Wedge Set

    2. Insert the collet rod through the centershaft from the rear of the tool. 3. Thread the collet onto the draw rod until it touches the end of the center shaft. 4. Insert the cotter pin into the draw rod end and open the ends. This assures that the collet will not be threaded off of the end of the rod.
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  • Page 35: Operation

    OPERATION IN THIS CHAPTER: 4.1 P - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -23 OPERATION CHECKS 4.2 O - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -23...

  • Page 36: Operation

    WARNING Never lock the throttle open. Do not put anything on the tool that will interfere with the operator squeezing the trigger that controls the BF-R (see Figure 2-6 on page 13). Failure to do so could cause severe personal injury and machine damage.
  • Page 37 2. Slide the collets or wedges into the inside diameter FLANGE TO BE (ID) of the flange to be MACHINED machined (see Figure 4-1). 3. Slide the machine into the ID of the workpiece. 4-1. F ABLE LANGE AND COLLET WEDGE IDENTIFICATION COLLET / WEDGE...
  • Page 38 AXIAL FEED 4-3. A RATCHET ABLE XIAL FEED LOCK AND RATCHET IDENTIFICATION COLLET / WEDGE RATCHET Number Component Axial feed lock 4-3. A IGURE XIAL FEED LOCK AND RATCHET Collet/wedge ratchet Axial feed ratchet Trip pins Page 26 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 39 TOOL SLIDE CUTTING TOOL TOOL HOLDING SET SCREWS RATCHET DRIVE FEED STAR WHEEL TRIP WHEEL SOCKET 4-4. C IGURE UTTING TOOL INSTALLATION COMPONENTS 4-4. C ABLE UTTING TOOL INSTALLATION IDENTIFICATION Number Component Tool holding set screws Tool slide Cutting tool Feed star wheel Trip wheel socket Ratchet drive...
  • Page 40 13. Confirm the oil rate and proper lubrication by testingthe exhaust ports with a piece of paper, as described in Section on page 34. 14. Advance the axial feed by rotating the axial feed ratchet clockwise until the tool touches the workpiece. Page 28 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 41 PROXIMITY OF TOOL TO WORKPIECE FEED DIRECTION TRIP PINS RETRACTED AXIAL FEED RATCHET 4-7. A IGURE XIAL FEED ADVANCED AND TOOL TOUCHING THE WORKPIECE 4-6. A ABLE XIAL FEED ADVANCED IDENTIFICATION Number Component Proximity of tool to workpiece Feed direction Trip pins retracted Axial feed ratchet 15.
  • Page 42 (see Table 4-8). 4-8. N ABLE UMBER OF PINS FOR THE FEED RATE PER REVOLUTION Number of pins Feed rate per revolution 0.005" (0.127 mm) 0.010" (0.254 mm) 0.015" (0.381 mm) 0.020" (0.508 mm) Page 30 BF-R Operating Manual...

  • Page 43: Adjusting For Another Axial Depth Of Cut

    20. Axially adjust the machine tool to the depth of cut that is desire for the sur- face being machined (see Table 4-9). 4-9. F ABLE EED NUT ROTATION AND FEED DEPTH Feed nut rotation Feed depth 1/6 rotation (1 flat) 0.013 (0.330 mm) 1/3 rotation (2 flats) 0.025 (0.635 mm)
  • Page 44 Using a hard tool or hammer may damage the machine tool. 5. Remove the machine from the flange ID. 6. Remove the draw rod cotter pin and removed the collet/wedge when fin- ished. Page 32 BF-R Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Disconnect the air supply hose from the motor. Remove the collet/wedge from the draw bolt. PPROVED LUBRICANTS CLIMAX recommends using the following lubricants at the locations indicated. Failure to use the appropriate lubricants can result in damage and premature machine wear.

  • Page 46: Maintenance Tasks

    For serious maintenance or if you have questions on the following procedures, contact CLIMAX. 5-3. T ABLE ROUBLESHOOTING Problem Remedy Axial feed unit does not Check that the trip pins are engaged. advance the bar Page 34 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 47 5-3. T ABLE ROUBLESHOOTING Problem Remedy Replace the insert. Decrease the nose radius on the tool bit. Tool chatter Increase the feed rate. Change the depth of cut. Machine is Tighten all clamps and hardware. Provide additional support. unstable Flange facing Decrease the cutting depth of cut.
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  • Page 49: Storage And Shipping

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -38 ECOMMISSIONING TORAGE Proper storage of the BF-R will extend its usefulness and prevent undue damage. Before storing, do the following: 1. Clean the machine with solvent to remove grease, metal chips, and mois- ture.

  • Page 50: Shipping

    The BF-R can be shipped in its original shipping container. ECOMMISSIONING To decommission the BF-R prior to disposal, remove the drive assembly from the RDU and dispose of the drive assembly separately from the rest of the machine components. Refer to Appendix A for component assembly information.
  • Page 51 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40 IGURE ASSEMBLY A-2. BF-R B 1 (P/N 98894) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 41 IGURE OILER GUN BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY A-3.
  • Page 52 A-1. BF-R IGURE ASSEMBLY Page 40 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 53 A-2. BF-R B 1 (P/N 98894) IGURE OILER GUN BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY P/N 102823, Rev. 0 Page 41...
  • Page 54 A-3. BF-R B 2 (P/N 98894) IGURE OILER GUN BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY Page 42 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 55 GEAR BEVEL 18 TOOTH 10 PITCH 20 DEG FORM CUSTOM B002525 CENTERSHAFT LOCK B002526 FEEDNUT B002527 RETAINER PLATE B051103 THRUST BEARING 17MM X 30MM X 9MM A-4. BF-R B (P/N 98894) IGURE OILER GUN BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST P/N 102823, Rev. 0 Page 43...
  • Page 56 A-5. BF-R 1 (P/N 100237) IGURE FLANGE FACER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY Page 44 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 57 HEAD ASSY SCALE 1/2 A-6. BF-R 2 (P/N 100237) IGURE FLANGE FACER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY P/N 102823, Rev. 0 Page 45...
  • Page 58 INSERT CARBIDE 55 DEG DIAMOND 3/8 IC MFTFF160330 KEY WOODRUFF 1/8 X 1/2 MSF004541 PIN QUICK RELEASE 1/4 DIA X 1/2 PUSH BUTTON MSF004542 TRIP RECEPTACLE DRIVE TORX T15 A-7. BF-R (P/N 100237) IGURE FLANGE FACER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Page 46 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 59 PARTS LIST ITEM P/N: DESCRIPTION BF005237 ALIGNMENT GAGE BF005238 ALIGNMENT GAGE COLLAR BF005239 CRESENT RING 1.125 BF005277T SCREW 5/16-18 X 1/2 SSS BRASS TIPPED A-8. BF-R (P/N 100195) IGURE ALIGNMENT GAUGE ASSEMBLY P/N 102823, Rev. 0 Page 47...
  • Page 60 ASSY B COLLET 2-7/8" 5 DEGREE BC34 ASSY B COLLET 3/4" 5 DEGREE BC58 ASSY B COLLET 5/8" 5 DEGREE BC78 ASSY B COLLET 7/8" 5 DEGREE A-9. BF-R (P/N BG38CP) IGURE COLLET RANGE ASSEMBLY Page 48 BF-R Operating Manual...
  • Page 61 PARTS LIST ITEM P/N: DESCRIPTION 19297 FTG QUICK COUPLER 3/8B 1/2 NPTF FEMALE AIR 95056 LABEL ROUND 3/4" OIL FLUID 95087 LABEL ROUND 3/4" FILTER 2152030 ASSY HOSE 7094 1/2 ID X 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM X 72" HS50512 LUBRICATOR INLINE 1/2 NPTF X 1/2 NPTF HS50517 FTG NIPPLE CLOSE 1/2 NPTM SCH 40...
  • Page 62 PARTS LIST ITEM P/N: DESCRIPTION 93084 MOTOR AIR MODIFIED CML3460 FOR BF-R 94902 KEY WOODRUFF MODIFIED 3/16 X .740 98855 SWIVEL DOUBLE AIR 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTF 98894 ASSY BASE UNIT BF BOILER GUN TUBE BEVELER FLANGE FACING B002529...
  • Page 63 WRENCH HEX/TORX SET 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, T9, T15 H&S LOGO SNAP PLIER SNAP RING FLAT TIPPED 11/16 - 7/8 CASE COMPARTMENT 8 X 4-1/8 X 1-3/16 A-12. BF-R B (P/N BGTK) IGURE OILER GUN COLLET SYSTEM TOOL KIT ASSEMBLY P/N 102823, Rev. 0...
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  • Page 65 APPENDIX B Contact CLIMAX for the current Safety Data Sheets. P/N 102823, Rev. 0 Page 53...
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