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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 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC OPERATION CUTTING SPEEDS AND FEEDS TOOLING STANDARD HEAD: JAW BLOCK PADS AND ASSEMBLIES EXTENSION HEAD: JAW BLOCK PADS AND ASSEMBLIES MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING 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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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® 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.
Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® is a Portable ID Mount Machine Tool for beveling, facing and/or counter-boring 16” (406.4 mm) through 32” (812.8 mm) pipe. For smooth power delivery that results in optimal surface finish, the machine has Twin Hydraulic Motor Drives that power Helical Drive Gears which are attached to the Main Spindle.
TRI TOOL INC. SPECIFICATIONS 8.57" (217.8 mm) 107.34" (2726.5 mm) 48.09" 2.34" (1221.6 mm) (59.4 mm) 64.00" (1625.6 mm) 40.00" DIA. (1016.0 mm) 52.25" Rotating Parts (1327.2 mm) Figure: 1. Model PFM1632 Pipemaster Weight (Approx.): 5200 lbs (2,358.7 kg) Available Feed Travel: 5.50" (139.7 mm) CLEARANCE AND DIMENSIONS Maximum Rotating Head DIA: 40.00"...
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(47.8 mm) in the range listed. Tubing or pipe with greater wall thickness may be handled provided the ID is equal or greater than 13.90" (353.1 mm) and the OD is equal or less than 32.00" (812.8 mm). Contact Tri Tool Inc. for procedures to use with heavier walled tubing or pipe.
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Engineering design services for custom tools and special function modifications are available from the factory. All Tri Tool and Allied Equipment Products are subject to design improvements and specification changes at any time with no obligation to units already sold.
Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® OPERATION 6.1 ADJUSTMENTS TOOL HOLDER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Loosen the Tool Holder retaining shoulder screw. Rotate tracking wheel until it is at it’s highest outward point. Loosen the tracking wheel shoulder screw. Loosen the 2 cap screws of the tool holder retaining bar.
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TRI TOOL INC. STEP ‘A’ - ADJUSTING RADIUS TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY Before any adjustment can be made, all hex screws must be loosened and the inside cup brush must be loosened. Rotate axial adjustment screw clockwise until it stops. Push the tool bit holder until it bottoms in the tool slot and tighten all hex screws.
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® STEP ‘B’ - ADJUSTING THE INNER BEVEL TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY Before any adjustment can be made, all hex screws must be loosened and the inside cup brush must be loosened. Rotate axial adjustment screw to adjust tool holder height and after adjustment is done tighten all hex screws.
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TRI TOOL INC. STEP ‘C’ - ADJUSTING THE OUTER BEVEL TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY STEP ‘C’ - ADJUSTING THE OUTER BEVEL TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY STEP ‘C’ - ADJUSTING THE OUTER BEVEL TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY Before any adjustment can be made, all hex screws must be loosened and the inside cup brush must be loosened.
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® STEP ‘D’ - ADJUSTING THE FACING TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY Before any adjustment can be made, all hex screws must be loosened and the inside cup brush must be loosened. Rotate axial adjustment screw to adjust the tool holder height. To...
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TRI TOOL INC. STEP ‘E’ - TEST CUT AND MEASUREMENT OF THE BEVEL 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. If a mismatch step is seen on the...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® STEP ‘F’ - ADJUST ID CHAMBER BIT Before any adjustment can be made, all hex screws must be loosened, and the inside cup brush must be loosened. Bring headstock close to the test bevel. Leave a gap between...
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TRI TOOL INC. 6.2 HYDRAULIC MOTOR For Hydraulic Motors refer to Operator’s Manual for specifics. 6.3 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The Pressure Relief Valve is preset and sealed at the factory. If the valve is modified, wires removed, or tampered with the manufacturer's warranty is void.
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® 6.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Measure the ID of the pipe to be machined. Select a set of jaw blocks to clamp in the pipe. Refer to Sections 9 and 10. Install the jaw blocks on the 24 Clamp pins.
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TRI TOOL INC. Set the feed rate of the PFM by using the magnetic base dial indicator attached to the back of the PFM. Indicate the end of one of the torque bars. Bring the head back to its maximum retracted position.
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® 6.5 SOFT START ADJUSTMENT Loosen the Lock Nut on the Soft Start Flow Control Valve, refer to Fig 4. Turn Flow Control Adjustment Screw clockwise until the valve is completely closed. • The head should start rotating at half of the maximum RPM. Improper Soft Start Adjustment will void the Manufacturers Warranty.
TRI TOOL INC. 11. MAINTENANCE MODEL PFM 1632 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Hours of Note Maintenance Step Maintenance Activity Operation Picture Clean all debris from tool. Spray all bare metal with light oil. 1 & 2 Grease Mandrel with Chevron Light grease.
Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® 12. TROUBLE SHOOTING 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.
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TRI TOOL INC. Problem: Loss of Air Power The air supply pressure is too low. The air filter is plugged. The air line size is insufficient. The air line is too long. Problem: Loss of Hydraulic Power The hydraulic supply pressure is too low.
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® PFM 1632 SUB-ASSEMBLY [2 OF 3] (P/N 02-2596) Ref. 1 of 3 92-1456 Rev. 180531...
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TRI TOOL INC. PFM 1632 SUB-ASSEMBLY [3 OF 3] (P/N 02-2596) Ref. 2 of 3 92-1456 Rev. 180531...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® Parts List, Model PFM 1632 Sub-Assembly (P/N 02-2596) Item Part Description 02-2597 BOTTOM FOOT ASSEMBLY 13-0490 MANDREL 19-0975 HOUSING, MAIN 20-0869 SHAFT, TORQUE BAR 24-1994 PLATE, MAIN SLEEVE 24-2017 PLATE, MAIN SPINDLE 24-2029 PLATE, SUPPORT, TORQUE BAR...
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TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, Model PFM 1632 Sub-Assembly (P/N 02-2596) Item Part Description 32-0627 PIN, CROSS, MANDREL 32-0704 PIN, PULL DOWEL, 1/4" DIA. X 3/4" 33-0030 SCREW, CAP, #10 - 24 X 3/4" 33-0037 SCREW, CAP, 1/4 - 20 X 3/8"...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® Parts List, Model PFM 1632 Sub-Assembly (P/N 02-2596) Item Part Description 43-0615 COVER, END, MAIN FRAME 45-0351 BUSHING, GUIDE 46-0559 SLEEVE, MAIN 47-1449 BRACKET, CHIP GUARD HINGE 47-1450 BRACKET, SWITCH, WELDMENT 47-1772 BRACKET, BALL, CAGE 47-1927...
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TRI TOOL INC. L-MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY, SOFT START (P/N 07-0074) 92-1456 Rev. 180531...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® Parts List, Soft Start L-Manifold Assembly (P/N 07-0074) Item Part Description 33-0080 SCREW,CAP,3/8-16 X 3-1/4 34-0018 WASHER,FLAT,SAE,3/8"NOMINAL 35-0095 NUT,LK,3/8-16 X 7/16 53-0108 VALVE,BALL,HIGH PRESSURE,16SAE 53-0109 VALVE,BALL,HI-PRESSURE,1-1/4" 53-0122 MANIFOLD, MAIN 54-0233 ADAPTER,1"O-RING TO 1"NPTM 54-0333 COUPLER,QD,HYD,DRIPLESS,FEMALE 54-0335...
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TRI TOOL INC. VALVE ASSEMBLY (P/N 07-0075) 92-1456 Rev. 180531...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® Parts List, Valve Assembly (P/N 07-0075) Item Part Description 33-0081 SCREW,CAP,3/8-16 X 3-1/2 34-0018 WASHER,FLAT,SAE,3/8"NOMINAL 35-0095 NUT,LK,3/8-16 X 7/16 53-0196 VALVE BODY, DIR CONTROL 53-0197 VALVE,CARTRIDGE,DIR CONTROL 54-0486 ADAPTOR, 3/8 NPT TO 1/4 JIC 54-0490 ELBOW,90,1/4 FJIC TO 1/4 MJIC 54-0497 FITTING,1/4"...
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TRI TOOL INC. VALVE ASSEMBLY (P/N 07-0076) 1 2 3 92-1456 Rev. 180531...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® Parts List, Valve Assembly (P/N 07-0076) Item Part Description 33-0081 SCREW,CAP,3/8-16 X 3-1/2 34-0018 WASHER,FLAT,SAE,3/8"NOMINAL 35-0095 NUT,LK,3/8-16 X 7/16 53-0196 VALVE BODY, DIR CONTROL 53-0197 VALVE,CARTRIDGE,DIR CONTROL 54-0486 ADAPTOR, 3/8 NPT TO 1/4 JIC 54-0490 ELBOW,90,1/4 FJIC TO 1/4 MJIC 54-0497 FITTING,1/4"...
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TRI TOOL INC. TOOL BLOCK ASSEMBLY, FRONT HALF, PFM 1632 (P/N 08-0664) 92-1456 Rev. 180531...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® TOOL BLOCK ASSEMBLY, BACK HALF, PFM 1632 (P/N 08-0664) (ROTATED FOR CLARITY) 92-1456 Rev. 180531...
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TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, PFM 1632 Tool Block Assembly (P/N 08-0664) Item Part Description 20-0885 SHAFT,PIVOT,TOOL HOLDER 24-2009 PLATE,NUT,TOOL HOLDER 24-2036 PLATE,WEAR 24-2037 PLATE,BASE,TOOL HOLDER 24-3296 PLATE,WEAR 28-0320 SEAL,FELT,TOOL HOLDER 28-0341 FELT RING,2.140 X 2.515 X .125 29-0291 BRG,ROLLER, 5/8"X 7/8"X1"LONG 29-0425 BRG,TAPER CONE,1.500"ID .469...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® Parts List, PFM 1632 Tool Block Assembly (P/N 08-0664) Item Part Description 40-0294 SPRING,DIE,1-1/2 OD X 3" 47-1467 BRACKET,BRUSH,O.D. 47-1483 BRACKET,BRUSH,I.D. 48-1545 BLOCK,TOOL HOLDER 48-1546 BLOCK,SPRING 54-0375 FITTING,GREASE 54-0493 PLUG, HEX, 3/4-16 61-0149 ROLLER,PRESSURE 61-0150 WHEEL ASSY,LARGE...
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TRI TOOL INC. WHEEL ASSEMBLY, LARGE (P/N 61-0150) Parts List, Large Wheel Assembly (P/N 61-0150) Item Part Description 20-0877 SHAFT, EXCENTRIC, LARGE 28-0340 FELT RING, 1.750" X 2.20" X .125" 29-0072 BEARING, BALL, 1 7/16" X 2 3/16" X 7/16"...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® WHEEL ASSEMBLY, SMALL (P/N 61-0151) Parts List, Small Wheel Assembly (P/N 61-0151) Item Part Description 20-0886 SHAFT, EXCENTRIC, SMALL 28-0339 FELT, RING, 1.250" X 1.515" X .187" 29-0095 BEARING, BALL, 1 1/16" X 1 1/2" X 9/32"...
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TRI TOOL INC. HEAD ASSEMBLY, MANDREL (P/N 21-0599) Section A - A Parts List, Mandrel Head Assembly (P/N 21-0599) Item Part Description 24-2016 PLATE, ADAPTER, MANDREL HEAD 24-2034 PLATE, SUPPORT, MANDREL HEAD 27-0764 ADAPTER, GUIDE WHEEL 33-0056 SCREW, CAP, 5/16-18 X 1"...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® MANDREL HEAD SHAFT ASSEMBLY (P/N 21-0600) 92-1456 Rev. 180531...
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TRI TOOL INC. Parts List,Mandrel Head Shaft Assembly (P/N 21-0600) Item Part Description 13-0489 SHAFT, MANDREL HEAD 23-0400 ROD, CYLINDER EYE 24-1982 PLATE, END, MANDREL 24-1983 PLATE, MOUNT, MANDREL 30-0411 RING, RETAINING, EXT., 1" OD 31-0211 KEY, RAMP 32-0134 PIN, DOWEL, 3/4" DIA. X 1 1/2"...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® HEAD ASSEMBLY, EXTENSION (P/N 21-0602) Parts List, Extension Head Assembly (P/N 21-0602) Item Part Description 21-0593 HEAD, ADAPTER 32-0631 PIN, CLAMP, EXTENSION 33-0069 SCREW, CAP, 3/8-16 X 3/4" 33-0071 SCREW, CAP, 3/8-16 X 1" 33-0996 SCREW, SET, 5/16-18 X 1/2", H-DOG 40-0296 SPRING, COMP., 1.60"...
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TRI TOOL INC. HEAD ASSEMBLY, EXTENSION, SPLIT (P/N 21-0632) Parts List, Extension Head Assembly (P/N 21-0632) Item Part Description 19-1112 HOUSING, SPLIT, EXTENSION HEAD 32-0631 PIN, CLAMP, EXTENSION 33-0069 SCREW, CAP, 3/8-16 X 3/4" 33-0071 SCREW, CAP, 3/8-16 X 1"...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® CONTROL ASSEMBLY, MANIFOLD (P/N 53-0284) 92-1456 Rev. 180531...
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TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, Manifold Control Assembly (P/N 53-0284) Item Part Description 33-0505 SCREW,SET,1/4-20 X 3/4 CUP PT 33-0512 SCREW,SET,5/16-18 X 1/4 CUP P 35-0203 NUT,LK,1/4-20 41-0214 HANDLE,THREADED,5/16-18 X 3/8 42-0066 KNOB,KNURLED 53-0203 MANIFOLD ASSY,PFM 54-0490 ELBOW,90,1/4 FJIC TO 1/4 MJIC...
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TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, Manifold Assembly (P/N 53-0203) Item Part Description 30-4573 BLOCK, CONTROL MANIFOLD 53-0278 VALVE, FLOW CONTROL 53-0121 VALVE, FLOW CONTROL 53-0126 VALVE, JOG SWITCH 53-0205 VALVE, MANUAL ROTARY 53-0206 VALVE, MANUAL LEVER 53-0207 VALVE, MANUAL ROTARY...
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Model PFM 1632 PIPEMASTER® VALVE ASSEMBLY, PILOT OPERATED REDUCING (P/N 53-0289) Parts List, Pilot Operated Reducing Valve Assembly (P/N 53-0289) Item Part Description 33-0081 SCREW,CAP,3/8-16 X 3-1/2 34-0028 WASHER,FLAT,SAE,3/8X 3/4X 1/8 35-0095 NUT,LK,3/8-16 X 7/16 53-0274 VALVE,PILOT OPERATED REDUCING 53-0275...
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TRI TOOL INC. VALVE ASSEMBLY, RELIEF (P/N 53-0290) Parts List, Relief Valve Assembly (P/N 53-0290) Item Part Description 33-0063 SCREW,CAP,5/16-18 X 2-3/4 34-0027 WASHER,FLAT,SAE,5/16 X 3/4X1/8 35-0190 NUT,LK,5/16-18 X 23/64 35-0899 NUT,JAM,1/2-20 WIRE DRILLED 53-0276 VALVE, RELIEF 53-0277 VALVE, BODY 54-0545 ELBOW, SWP90, 1"F JIC-1"M JIC...
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