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ABOUT TRI TOOL TECHNOLOGIES At Tri Tool, we are committed to your success through relentless innovation and powerful partnership. We insist on developing tools and equipment that exceed your expectations of performance, precision, safety, and durability. As a full-service engineering firm, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Model 306 Tube Squaring Machine TABLE OF CONTENTS Tri Tool Inc Warranty Tool Bit Resharpening Policy About the Manual Safety General Description Specifications Maintenance Operation Tool Bit Saddle Sets Cutting Speed & Feed Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Breakdown 18 92-0746 Rev. 220713...
TRI TOOL INC. TRI TOOL INC. Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY: All products manufactured by Seller are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. The period of this warranty shall be three years from the date of shipment for all products, except for welding and Non- Standard Products which shall be one year from the date of shipment.
Model 306 Tube Squaring Machine Buyer’s notice of a defective Goods must identify the specific Goods affected, and the nature of the defect. It is required when returning the defective Goods, that it is suitably packed, fully insured, and transportation and insurance prepaid in accordance with instructions issued by Seller. Seller, at its sole option, will either repair or replace any Goods authorized for return to Seller.
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.
Model 306 Tube Squaring Machine 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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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.
The Model 306 Tube Squaring Machine is a lightweight, portable machine designed for facing and squaring 1.00” (25.4mm) to 6.63” (168.3mm) outside diameter tubing up to .25” (6.35mm) wall thickness. The Model 306 is available with an integral, variable speed 110 VAC or 220 VAC electric drive motor. The Model 306 features quick-change aluminum Saddle Sets (no tools required for installation) and a .001”...
Mild steel, Chrome steel (Rc 35 max.), Stainless steel, Copper-nickel and Aluminum. Inconel and some other high temperature alloys may require special procedures as a function of wall thickness and type of end preparation. Contact Tri Tool’s Engineering Department for details. 92-0746 Rev. 220713...
CAUTION Bearings and gears are to be lubricated using a lithium-based grease. CAUTION: Disassembly of the power unit voids warranty, except when performed by a Tri Tool Inc. designated repair technician. (Letter of designation is required.) CAUTION 92-0746 Rev. 220713...
Assembly Speed Control CAUTION: 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 voids the Tri Tool Inc. factory warranty.
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Model 306 Tube Squaring Machine CAUTION: The cutting edge of the Tool Bit(s) must be located on the radial centerline. Do not install the Tool Bit(s) backwards. CAUTION Tighten the Set Screws to secure the Tool Bit(s) to the Cutting Head.
TRI TOOL INC. If the pipe end is not square to the pipe axis, the Tool Bit will contact only a small segment of the pipe during each revolution. To avoid Tool Bit damage, the feed rate should be very slow until the Tool Bit is contacting the pipe continually during at least one revolution.
TRI TOOL INC. 9. CUTTING SPEED AND FEED Use 200 surface inches per minute (5080 surface millimeters per minute) for: Stainless steels in general when no coolant is allowed, all heavy-wall tube and some chrome/molybdenum steels. Use 250 surface inches per minute (6350 surface millimeters per minute) for: Mild steels and some thin-wall stainless steels when coolants are permitted and applied.
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Model 306 Tube Squaring Machine Tool Bit Cutting Edge Hex Wrench Set Screws Stainless, which work hardens, must be worked with a heavy enough feed to stay under the work hardened surface, .003" (.08mm) to .006" (.15mm) feed. Never allow the Tool Bit to burnish the surface. A good rule of thumb for calculation purposes is a .0025" (.064mm) thick chip per revolution.
TRI TOOL INC. 10. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The 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 306 Tube Squaring Machine Problem: There's a 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: There's a Loss of Hydraulic Power The hydraulic supply pressure is too low.
TRI TOOL INC. 11. ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN TUBE SQUARING MACHINE (P/N 02-2507) (1 OF 2) 92-0746 Rev. 220713...
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Model 306 Tube Squaring Machine TUBE SQUARING MACHINE (P/N 02-2507) (2 OF 2) 92-0746 Rev. 220713...
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TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, Tube Squaring Machine (P/N 02-2507) Item Part Description 19-0841 HOUSING, MAIN 2. 20-0684 SHAFT, MAIN 3. 20-0685 SHAFT, DRIVE 4. 20-0687 SHAFT, FEED 5. 21-0498 HEAD 24-4999 COVER, FEED 24-1560 PLATE, BASE 8. 24-1605 PLATE, COVER, SADDLE 24-1619 PLATE, SADDLE BACKING...
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Model 306 Tube Squaring Machine Parts List, Tube Squaring Machine (P/N 02-2507) Continued Item Part Description 33-0042 SCREW, CAP, .25-20 UNC x 1.00 LG 32. 33-0298 SCREW, BTTN HD, .375-16 UNC x .75 LG 33. 33-0278 SCREW, BTTN HD, #10-24 UNC x .38 LG 34. 33-0292 SCREW, BTTN HD, 5/16-18 UNC x .63 LG —— 36. 33-0352 SCREW, FLAT, #10-24 X .50 37. 33-0380 SCREW, FLAT, .38-16 UNC x 1.00 LG 38.
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TRI TOOL INC. COVER ASSY., CHIP GUARD (P/N 43-1288) Parts List, Cover Assy., Chip Guard (P/N 43-1288) Item Part Description 30-6698 HINGE, GUARD WINDOW 1 33-0266 SCREW, BUTTON, #4 - 40 X 3/8" 6 33-0267 SCREW, BUTTON, #4 - 40 X 7/16" 3 33-4709 SCREW, BUTTON, #4 - 40 X 1/2" 2 35-0253 NUT, LOCK, #4 - 40 8 41-1150 HANDLE, GUARD 43-1269 COVER, GUARD WINDOW 47-2818 BRACKET, HINGE 1 47-2819 BRACKET, MAGNET 1 92-0746 Rev.
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Model 306 Tube Squaring Machine MOTOR ASSEMBLY, ELECTRIC, 110V (P/N 58-0405, 58-0407) Parts List, Electric Motor Assembly, 110V (P/N 58-0405) Item Part BOM TABLE Description ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1. 27-1682 ADAPTER, DRIVE 27-1684 ADAPTER, DRIVE 2. 58-0277 MOTOR, ELECTRIC, 110 VAC MOTOR, MOD., ELEC, METABO 58-0277 BE1100,110V Parts List, Electric Motor Assembly, 220V (P/N 58-0407)
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