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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.
92-0579 FRONT COVER Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine TABLE OF CONTENTS Tri Tool Inc Warranty Tool Bit Resharpening Policy About the Manual Safety General Description Specifications Maintenance Operation Chip Guard with Door Installation Cutting Speeds and Feeds Saddle Sets Tool Bits...
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.
TRI TOOL INC. 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.1 In General Use standard safety equipment such as: hard hats, safety shoes, safety harnesses, protective clothes, and other safety devices when appropriate. Operate this tool only in accordance with specific operating instructions. WARNING: Do not override the dead-man switch on the power unit. Locking down, obstructing, or in any way defeating the dead-man switch on the power drive unit may result in serious injury.
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Before you start operating the equipment, do no-load tests and feed function checks. 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.
TRI TOOL INC. 3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine is a lightweight, portable machine designed for facing and squaring .125 to 1.050 (3.2 mm to 26.7 mm) outside diameter tubing with an ability to handle up to 1/8 (3 mm) thick wall. Use one of the following with the Model 301SP: • Integral, variable speed 115 VAC Electric Motor...
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine 92-0579 Rev. 190612...
(215.9 mm) Saddle Feed Handle Trigger Speed Control Figure: 1. Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine with a Motor Weight with a Motor (Approx.): 8.5 lbs. (3.9 kg) (varies with Saddle size and type of Motor). POWER REQUIREMENTS Model No. 301SP 110 115 VAC +/- 10%, 25 to 60 Hz...
• Coat all components with a light film of oil before use. Use a clean, non- detergent oil, preferably SAE 10 (90SSU) or lighter. • If the Model 301SP is operated in the vertical position (Cutting Head up), turn it upside down and remove the chips and all debris after each cut. The tool life may be severely shortened, if chips and/or other debris are not removed.
DANGER 6.1 Select and Install a Tool Bit The use of dull tool bits or tool bits not manufactured by TRI TOOL Inc. may result in poor performance and may constitute abuse of this machine and therefore void the TRI TOOL Inc. factory warranty.
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Select a Saddle, refer to Section 8, Saddle Sets. The size of the Saddle is determined by the outside diameter of the tube or pipe to be squared. Do not drop the Saddle. Always place a hand under the Saddle when installing or removing it from the Model 301SP. Place the first Saddle half with the two clearance holes in the front of the Housing. Thread in the two Cap Screws to hold the Saddle half into the front of the Housing.
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TRI TOOL INC. Thread the third Cap Screw into the side of the Housing and into the Saddle half. Tighten all three Cap Screws to retain the Saddle half in the front of the Housing. Housing Feed Handle Saddle Half...
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Install the two Insert Nuts with the two Flat Washers into the front of the Housing. Insert the tubing to be worked on into the front of the Model 301SP. Move the tube or pipe approximately 1/16” (1.6 mm) from the tool bit.
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TRI TOOL INC. Impact Selection LED Display Knob Two Speed Gearbox Knob Rotation Control Feed Handle Switch Trigger Speed Control Trigger Lock Figure: 7. Metabo Motor Controls For Metabo Motor only • The Two Speed Gearbox Knob should be in the position in Fig 7. If the Knob does not snap into the desired position, turn the chuck by hand slightly until the knob snaps into place.
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine Rotate the Feed Handle clockwise to bring the Cutting Head and tube closer together. The actual machining operation will begin when the tool bit contacts the tube or pipe. If the tube end is not square to the tube axis, the tool bit will contact only a small segment of the tube during each revolution.
TRI TOOL INC. 7. CHIP GUARD WITH DOOR INSTALLATION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION MAKE SURE THESE SCREWS ARE LOOSE. BOTTOM SURFACE INSTALL BUTTON HEAD SCREW AS SHOWN, FLUSH WITH BOTTOM SURFACE. 92-0579 Rev. 190612...
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine OPEN CHIP GUARD AS SHOWN ANGLE CHIP GUARD AND ALIGN SLOT WITH BUTTON HEAD SCREW ROTATE CHIP GUARD INWARDS AND DOWN CHIP GUARD WILL REST FLAT ON THIS SURFACE 92-0579 Rev. 190612...
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TRI TOOL INC. INSTALL BUTTON HEAD SCREW. TIGHTEN THIS SCREW AND THE ONE ON THE OTHER SIDE EQUALLY. INSTALL WASHERS AND NUTS AS SHOWN. TIGHTEN BUTTON HEAD SCREWS. 92-0579 Rev. 190612...
Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine 8. CUTTING SPEEDS AND FEEDS 8.1 Cutting Speeds CUTTING SPEEDS FOR TUBE SQUARING Time Outside Diameter of the Pipe or Tube per Head Range Revolution .25" 6.4 mm 30 to 60 1 to 2 seconds .50"...
TRI TOOL INC. 9. SADDLE SETS 9.1 Standard Saddles Stainless Steel STANDARD SADDLE SETS Saddle Pipe Size Fraction Decimal Metric 1/8" .125" 3.18 mm 67-3635 .156" 3.96 mm 67-3636 5/32" .158" 4.00 mm 67-3637 .188" 4.78 mm 67-3638 3/16" .197" 5.00 mm 67-3701 .218"...
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine STANDARD SADDLE SETS Saddle Pipe Size Fraction Decimal Metric .375" 9.53 mm 67-3649 .391" 9.92 mm 67-3650 3/8" .394" 10.00 mm 67-3651 .400" 10.16 mm 67-3652 .406" 10.31 mm 67-3653 .413" 10.50 mm 67-3654 13/32"...
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TRI TOOL INC. STANDARD SADDLE SETS Saddle Pipe Size Fraction Decimal Metric .675" 17.15 mm 67-3678 .677" 17.20 mm 67-3679 .681" 17.30 mm 67-3680 .688" 17.48 mm 67-3681 11/16" .709" 18.00 mm 67-3682 3/8" 23/32" .718" 18.24 mm 67-3683 3/4" .750" 19.05 mm 67-3684 .781"...
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine 9.2 Short Perch Saddles Stainless Steel SHORT PERCH SADDLE Saddle Pipe Size Fraction Decimal Metric 1/8" .125" 3.18 mm 67-3705 .156" 3.96 mm 67-3706 5/32" .158" 4.00 mm 67-3707 .188" 4.78 mm 67-3708 3/16" .197" 5.00 mm 67-3771 .218"...
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TRI TOOL INC. SHORT PERCH SADDLE Saddle Pipe Size Fraction Decimal Metric .375" 9.53 mm 67-3719 .391" 9.92 mm 67-3720 3/8" .394" 10.00 mm 67-3721 .400" 10.16 mm 67-3722 .406" 10.31 mm 67-3723 .413" 10.50mm 67-3724 13/32" .422" 10.72 mm 67-3725 .430"...
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine SHORT PERCH SADDLE Saddle Pipe Size Fraction Decimal Metric .656" 16.66 mm 67-3746 .669" 17.00 mm 67-3747 21/32" .675" 17.15 mm 67-3748 .677" 17.20 mm 67-3749 .681" 17.30 mm 67-3750 .688" 17.48 mm 67-3751 3/8" 11/16"...
TRI TOOL INC. 10. TOOL BITS 10.1 Tube Squaring Tool Bits for Standard Saddles TUBE SQUARING TOOL BITS FOR STANDARD SADDLES Range Max Wall Pipe or Tube Tool Bit Squaring Tool Thickness Material Height Bit P/N .125" OD thru 1.05" OD .125”...
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine 10.2 Tube Squaring Tool Bits for Short Perch Saddles TUBE SQUARING TOOL BITS FOR STANDARD SADDLES Range Max Wall Pipe or Tube Tool Bit Tool Bit Squaring Tool Thickness Material Height Material Bit P/N .125" OD thru Durabit 3 .125"...
TRI TOOL INC. 11. 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.
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine 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. The hydraulic filter is plugged. The hydraulic line size is insufficient. The hydraulic line is too long.
TRI TOOL INC. 12. ACCESSORIES The following accessories are recommended for use with the Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine and are available from TRI TOOL INC: • Electric Foot Pedal • Saddles • Tool Bits • Bench Top Stand (P/N 60-0022) • Portable Air Filter (P/N 75-0115)
Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine 13. ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODEL 301SP SUB-ASSEMBLY (P/N 02-2200) 92-0579 Rev. 190612...
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine Parts List, Model 301SP Sub-Assembly (P/N 02-2200) Item Part Description 19-0736 HOUSING ASSY., 301SP 46-0014 SLEEVE 41-0018 HANDLE, 1.25" X 3.19" 1 14-0006 SHAFT ASSY. 34-0059 WASHER, FLAT, 1/2" X 1 3/8" 1 29-0028 BEARING, ROLLER, 1/2" X 11/16" X 7/8" 2 40-0035 SPRING, COMP., 1 11/16" X 1 3/4"...
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TRI TOOL INC. ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY Parts List, Electric Motor Assembly Item Part Description 58-0004 MOTOR ASSY, ELECTRIC, 110 VAC 27-0018 ADAPTER 58-0003 MOTOR, ELECTRIC, 110 VAC (Milwaukee) 58-0064 MOTOR ASSY, ELECTRIC, 110 VAC 27-0018 ADAPTER 27-0060 ADAPTER 58-0038 MOTOR, ELECTRIC, 110 VAC (Bosch)
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine AIR MOTOR ASSEMBLY Parts List, Air Motor Assembly Item Part Description 57-0199 AIR MOTOR ASSY 27-0019 ADAPTER 46-0377 SLEEVE 57-0198 AIR MOTOR 53-0045 VALVE, FLOW CONTROL 54-0149 COUPLING, MALE, QD 92-0579 Rev. 190612...
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TRI TOOL INC. MOTOR ASSEMBLY, CORDLESS, 18V, METABO (P/N 58-0361) Parts List, Motor Assembly, Cordless, 18V, Metabo (P/N 58-0361) Item Part Description 27-1561 ADAPTER, SLEEVE 27-1562 ADAPTER, DRIVE 30-6142 BATTERY, METABO, 18V 5.2AH 58-0317 MOTOR, CORDLESS, 18V, METABO NOT SHOWN 30-6143 CHARGER, METABO, 18V 5.2AH, 120V 92-0579 Rev. 190612...
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine MOUNTING BASE ASSEMBLY (P/N 60-0022) Parts List, Mounting Base Assembly (P/N 60-0022) Item Part Description 24-0326 PLATE, RETAINING 33-0045 SCREW, CAP, 1/4-20 X 1 3/4" 33-0369 SCREW, FLAT, 5/16-18 X 3/4" 48-0173 BLOCK, RETAINING NOT SHOWN 36-0007 WRENCH, L, 5/32" HEX 36-0008 WRENCH, L, 3/16"...
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TRI TOOL INC. CHIP GUARD KIT, 301SP (P/N 05-1431) Parts List, Chip Guard Kit, 301SP (P/N 05-1431) Item Part Description 24-4554 PLATE, CHIP GUARD 24-4555 PLATE, DOOR, CHIP GUARD 30-6428 INSERT NUT, 1/4 - 20 2 30-6429 SPACER, 3/8" O.D. X 3/16" I.D. X 9/32" 5 30-6455 PIN, QUICK RELEASE W / LANYARD 30-6456 SPACER, 1/2"...
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Model 301SP Tube Squaring Machine 14. METABO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Refer to the Metabo Cordless Drill/Driver Manual for all safety and operating procedures. 92-0579 Rev. 190612...
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