Uni-Hydro PRO 56 Owner's Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FOREWORD MACHINE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Machine Location Machine Preparation Electrical Connections Lubrication OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pre-Operating Instructions Practice Operations Operating the Model PRO56 Ironworker Stroke Control Adjustment Punching Operation Sever Angle Shear Operation Notcher Station Operation Bar Shear Operation MAINTENANCE Punch Installation Double Locking the Punch...
Page 3 - i - Revised - January 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAIN BODY ASSEMBLIES ASSY # PAGE Punch Station PRO56-01 16-17 Power Cavity Station PRO56-02 Notcher Station PRO56-03 Main Body Assembly PRO56-04 Body Assembly with Arms PRO56-05 21-22 Bar Shear Station Hold-Down PRO56-06 23-24 Base and Cover Assembly...
Page 4 ACCESSORIES & TOOLING (cont) ASSY # PAGE Grease Bank Kit 1341 Remote Mechanical Foot Control Complete 2555 L-100 Series Punch Nut Wrench 4797 Retainer Nut Wrench 0669 Decal Placement Decal Kit 4849 Tonnage Chart PRO 56 Specification Chart Accessories Tooling...
Page 5: Foreword
PRO 56 Uni-Hydro Manual FOREWORD As the model PRO 56 ironworker is a high quality product, Uni- Hydro, Inc. is concerned about future use of the machine and safety of the user. Therefore, all persons involved with the machine should read this manual and become familiar with proper set-up, operation and maintenance instructions.
Page 6: Machine Setup Instructions
Locate the punch and dies (snap ring attached) and install the Punch and Die assembly; refer to Punch Installation. IMPORTANT: Modifications made to the machine not authorized by Uni-Hydro, Inc., shall serve as just cause for all warranty to be voided. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS...
Page 7: Lubrication
When satisfied that the ironworker will be operated properly, refer to Operating the PRO56 Model Ironworker section and use it as a guide to proper operation. OPERATING THE MODEL PRO56 IRONWORKER The Uni-Hydro Ironworker is designed to perform bar shearing, angle shearing, and punching of mild steel only. Page - 3 -...
Page 8: Operating The Model Pro56 Ironworker
PRO56 Uni-Hydro Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont) Like any machine, there are limits to the work performance of an ironworker. Maximum operational limitations which should not be exceeded are as follows: Bar Shear – flat bars of 3/8” x 14”, 3/8” x 22”, ½” x 10” and 3/4’ x 6”...
Page 9: Sever Angle Shear Operation
PRO56 Uni-Hydro Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont) Whenever a change of operation is performed, check for proper alignment between the punch and punch hole in the die. Inadvertent movement of the die block may have caused punch misalignment. Always remove the punch from the ironworker whenever the punching operation is completed.
Page 10: Maintenance
PRO56 Uni-Hydro Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont) Rest the material to be sheared on the base of the bar shear table. To avoid distortion and avoid ironworker damage, firmly secure the bar holder onto the material to be sheared. Align the scribed mark with the outer edge of the bottom blade.
Page 11: Removing And Replacing Angle And Bar Blades
PRO56 Uni-Hydro Manual MAINTENANCE (Cont) IMPORTANT: If the side lock setscrew is not used, the 3/8 inch setscrew MUST be removed or it may vibrate loose and damage the plunger and jug. REMOVING AND REPLACING ANGLE BLADES Severing Angle Shear The severing angle shear assembly consists of two (2) shearing blades and housing.
Page 12: Machine Maintenance
PRO56 Uni-Hydro Manual MAINTENANCE (Cont) MACHINE MAINTENANCE After every forty (40) hours of operation:  Inspect the ironworker for wear, damaged components and loose fasteners. Repair as necessary. LUBRICATION MACHINE COMPONENTS Use No. 2 multi-purpose Lithium base grease to lubricate grease fittings after every twenty (20) hours operation.
Page 13: Hydraulic Oil Change
PRO56 Uni-Hydro Manual LUBRICATION (cont) Hydraulic Oil Change After every two thousand (2000) hours operation, drain and replace oil in the reservoir. Flush the reservoir and add approximately 3.8 gallons of No 36 Viscosity non-foaming hydraulic oil or equivalent. When fresh oil has been added, start and briefly run the machine to circulate oil through the system.
Page 14: Tonnage Chart
PRO 56 Uni-Hydro Manual TONNAGE CHART APPROXIMATE PRESSURE FOR PUNCHING ROUND HOLE IN MILD STEEL HOLE DIAMETER 3/16" 5/16" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 11/16" 3/4" 13/16" 7/8" 15/16" 1" 1-1/8" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" PRESSURE IN TONS THICKNESS 18 GA 16 GA...
Page 15: Troubleshooting
PRO 56 Uni-Hydro Manual TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS TROUBLE SHOOTING CAUSES CORRECTIONS Machine runs, but Electrical wiring problem Have electrician check and doesn’t function correct Machine lacks power Low hydraulic oil level, faulty Isolate and correct as hydraulic pump linkage, faulty necessary...
Page 16: Proper Care Of Punches And Dies
PRO 56 Uni-Hydro Manual THE PROPER CARE OF PUNCHES AND DIES PLEASE NOTE: Too often the failure of a punch is attributed to poor material or workmanship, when in reality the cause in most cases is due to the following:...
Page 17: Warranty
PRO 56 Uni-Hydro Manual WARRANTY UNI-HYDRO INC WILL, WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR OF DATE OF PURCHASE, REPLACE F.O.B. THE FACTORY, OR REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR ANY GOODS WHICH ARE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP PROVIDED THAT THE BUYER RETURNS THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE, AND, AT THE SELLER’S OPTION, RETURNS THE...
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Page 46 PIPE NOTCHER - PUNCH & DIE CHART 3083 1/2" SCHEDULE 80 PIPE NOTCHER DIE SET 3085 3/4" SCHEDULE 80 PIPE NOTCHER DIE SET 3087 1" SCHEDULE 80 PIPE NOTCHER DIE SET 3089 1 1/4" SCHEDULE 80 PIPE NOTCHER DIE SET 3091 1 1/2"...
Page 70 PRO SERIES SPECIFICATIONS PRO 56 PRO 80 PRO 105 PRO 125 Throat Depth 6" 9" 12" 12" 2" hole in ½" 1 5/16" hole in 1" 1 9/16" hole in 1" 1 ¼" hole in ½” Punch 1 3/8" hole in ¾...
Page 71 Punch up to a 4” diameter hole Can be made to your specifications Available for all punch nut sizes Over 20,000 Punch & Die Sets in-stock Holds up to 30 sets of L series Punches & Dies Use when punching with oversize punches ~ Offset die stand is required when punching close to the web on angle.
Page 72 For shearing up to 24” long pieces Extends table from 3” to 12” For shearing up to 6’ long pieces For greasing fittings under covers without removing covers For Accurate, High Production Punching For ironworkers up to 50 ton capacity Catches drop pieces from the bar shear...
Page 73 For 66 ton & Up Over 20,000 Punch & Die Sets in-stock...