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  • Page 1 Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SUREFIRE 8 Pad Kits ........

  • Page 4: Tritool Warranty

    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.

  • Page 5: Tool Bit Resharpening Policy

    Model SUREFIRE 8 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.

  • Page 6: About The Manual

    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.
  • Page 7 Appropriate PPE and tools required when working on this equipment. SHOCK HAZARD READ MANUAL: Read manual before use, refer to manual for Tri Tool machine being used. READ MANUAL DISCONNECT FROM POWER: Disconnect main plug from electrical outlet before performing all maintenance.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    TRI TOOL INC. 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.
  • Page 9 Before you start operating the equipment, do no-load tests and feed function checks. 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.

  • Page 10: General Description

    SUREFIRE 8. Design and Operating Procedures The Surefire Pads secure the Model Surefire 8 to pipe from sizes 3”- 8” Schedules 5S-10S. The expanding mandrel provides fast, accurate self-centering and alignment to the pipe or tubing to be machined.

  • Page 11: Training Level

    Model SUREFIRE 8 4. TRAINING LEVELS Operators Operators must be familiar with industry standard practices and must have read all manuals associated with the product, Operators may also be expected to do routine maintenance as instructed in the user manual.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF TRI TOOL 240.3mm DRAWN NO REPRODUCTION,USE,OR DUPLICATION OF THE K. LUONGO 5/12/2022 DESIGNS SHOWN HEREON IS PERMITTED WITHOUT CHECKED EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM TRI TOOL REV. DWG. NO. SIZE 77-1864 SOLIDWORKS 3041 SUNRISE BLVD., RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95742 ISSUED AVAILABLE COPYRIGHT TRI TOOL INC.
  • Page 13 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. Weight Mandrel Assembly 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) (without pads)
  • Page 14 TRI TOOL INC. Power Requirements Electric Motor 110 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 16.3 A 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 8.2 A Air Motor 85 CFM @ 90 PSI Speed Control Electric On/Off trigger control with variable speed. On/Off safety lever valve and twist-type air flow...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    All components should be cleaned and coated with a light film of oil prior to use. Figure 2: Chip clean up When the SUREFIRE 8 is operated in the vertical position, cutting head up, it should be turned upside down and the chips and/or other debris removed after each bevel has been completed.

  • Page 16: Transportation

    TRI TOOL INC. 7. TRANSPORTATION Use Case to transport entire machine. Machine exceeds 50lbs, Use 2 people to pick up case at all times. Disconnect motor when cables present a tripping hazard during transport. 92-1984 Rev. 230224...

  • Page 17: Operation

    4. Select the tool bit(s) required to machine the pipe to the configuration desired. Use of dull or improperly designed tool bits or tool bits not manufactured by TRI TOOL INC. may result in poor performance and may constitute abuse of 92-1984 Rev. 230224...
  • Page 18 10. Tighten the set screws to secure the tool bit(s) to the tool holder(s). 11. Slide the SUREFIRE 8 gently onto the mandrel assembly until it comes to a solid stop against the torque acceptance keys. The SUREFIRE 8 with the mandrel assembly installed may be mounted to the pipe as one unit.
  • Page 19 Model SUREFIRE 8 Cutting Edge, Tool Bit, Beveling Headstock Cutting Edge, Tool Bit, Counterbore (Deburring) Rotation Cutting Edge, Tool Bit, Facing (Land) Figure 6: Engaging the Torque Acceptance Keys Adjustment of the Torque Acceptance Keys 1. Adjusting the torque acceptance keys is required if the unit is loose radially on the mandrel shaft.
  • Page 20 TRI TOOL INC. Feed Housing Mandrel Shaft Set Screw Torque Acceptance Key Cap Screw Figure 7: Adjusting the Torque Acceptance Keys 8. Verify that there is a clearance of 1/8” (3 mm) minimum between the tool bit and the pipe face.
  • Page 21 Model SUREFIRE 8 10. Attach the electric motor to the Surefire 8 by inserting the motor into the adapter until it bottoms out, then secure the adapter by tightening the integrated screws. 92-1984 Rev. 230224...

  • Page 22: Machining Operation

    TRI TOOL INC. 9. MACHINING OPERATION 1. Select between gear 1 or 2 and adjust the rpm speed for the correct pipe size cutting speed. 2. Rotate the feed handle clockwise to bring the tool bit(s) and pipe closer together.
  • Page 23 12. Loosen the draw nut on the mandrel to release the mandrel from the pipe. 13. The mandrel assembly may be left in the SUREFIRE 8 and installed as a complete assembly.

  • Page 24: Cutting Speeds And Feeds

    TRI TOOL INC. 10. CUTTING SPEEDS AND FEEDS Cutting Speeds Table Approximate Cutting Speeds RPM for RPM for RPM for Pipe Size OD 200 in/min 250 in/min 300 in/min (50.80 cm/min) (63.50 cm/min) (76.20 cm/min) 3.50" (88.9 mm) 4.50" (114.3 mm) 5.50"...
  • Page 25 Model SUREFIRE 8 Feed Recommendation Use very light feed for initially or until a continuous cut is established. • This is very important for longer tool bit life when cutting through flame cut or out of square pipe ends. Use adequate feed, .003” (.08 mm) to .006” (.15 mm) per revolution thereafter, to establish a continuous chip cut.

  • Page 26: Surefire 8 Pad Kits

    TRI TOOL INC. 11. SUREFIRE 8 PAD KITS 3" PIPE 4"- 8" PIPE Full Support Pad Assembly Figure 11: SUREFIRE Pad Assembly Pipe ID Kit Set 3" SCH5S 05-1618 3" SCH10S 05-1619 4" SCH5S 05-1620 4" SCH10S 05-1621 5" SCH5S 05-1622 5"...
  • Page 27 Model SUREFIRE 8 Full Support Pad Kit Mandrel Assembly Ramp Figure 12: Pad Assembly 05-1618 and 05-1619 Fig. # Pad Assembly 05-1618, 05-1619 Mounting Instructions for SUREFIRE Pad Kits 05-1618 and 05-1619 For Pad Assembly sets 05-1618 and 05-1619, mount the pad directly to the ramp and secure with its designated screw.
  • Page 28 TRI TOOL INC. Full Support Pad Kit Mandrel Assembly Ramp Fig. # Pad Assembly 05-1620 to 05-1627 Figure 13: Pad Assembly 05-1620 through 05-1627 Mounting Instructions for SUREFIRE Pad Kits 05-1620 through 05-1627 Expand the SUREFIRE Pad Kit by stretching the springs until it can fit around the mandrel and each Support Pad is sitting on top of a ramp.

  • Page 29: Tool Bits

    Model SUREFIRE 8 12. TOOL BITS Facing Land Tool Bit Tool Bit, Facing (Land) Model SUREFIRE 8 Pipe Cutting Edge Pipe Max. Facing Range Wall (Land) Tube Thickness Tool Bit P/N Material DURABIT® 4 3” thru 8” pipe, sch 5 and 10 .148”...
  • Page 30 TRI TOOL INC. Beveling Tool Bit Tool Bit, Beveling Model SUREFIRE 8 Pipe Cutting Edge 92-1984 Rev. 230224...
  • Page 31 Model SUREFIRE 8 37.5° Beveling Tool Bit Pipe 37.5° Max. Facing Beveling Range Wall Tool Bit Tube Tool Bit Thickness Material DURABIT® 6 DURABIT® 4 3” thru 8” pipe, sch 5 and 10 .148” (3.8 mm) 99-2919 99-5385 45° Beveling Tool Bit Pipe 37.5°...

  • Page 32: Trouble Shooting

    TRI TOOL INC. 13. 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.
  • Page 33 Model SUREFIRE 8 Problem: The Tool Bit Does Not Reach the Work Incorrect tool blocks are installed for the size of the pipe or tube being worked on. Incorrect tool bit is installed. 92-1984 Rev. 230224...

  • Page 34: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    TRI TOOL INC. 14. ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODEL SUREFIRE 8 (P/N 01-2590, 01-2593, 01-2603)* *Electric Motor Shown 92-1984 Rev. 230224...
  • Page 35 Model SUREFIRE 8 Parts List, MODEL SUREFIRE 8, 110V, 220V, AIR (P/N 01-2590, 01-2593, 01-2603) Item Part Description 02-3174 SUB ASSY, SUREFIRE 8, BLACK 06-0597 MANDREL ASSY, SUREFIRE 8 49-0872 HOLDER ASSEMBLY, TOOL 58-0408 MOTOR ASSY, 110V LOW RPM 58-0411...
  • Page 36 TRI TOOL INC. MODEL SUREFIRE 8 SUB-ASSEMBLY (P/N 02-3174) 92-1984 Rev. 230224...
  • Page 37 Model SUREFIRE 8 Parts List, Model SUREFIRE 8 Sub-Assembly (P/N 02-3174) Item Part Description 19-1963 HOUSING, FEED 19-1964 HOUSING, MAIN 20-1216 SHAFT, MAIN 24-5239 PLATE, FEED 24-5240 PLATE, HANDLE 24-0831 PLATE, SEAL 28-0172 SEAL, SHAFT, 2 1/4" X 1 1/2" X 1/8"...
  • Page 38 TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, Model SUREFIRE 8 Sub-Assembly (P/N 02-3174) Item Part Description 33-1526 SCREW, BUTTON, 5/16-18 X 1 1/2" 34-0559 SHIM, BEARING, .004" 34-0560 SHIM, BEARING, .005" 34-0567 WASHER, LOCK, 2 3/4" 34-0568 SHIM, BEARING, .007" 35-0269 NUT, FEED, 206B 35-0849 NUT, LOCK, MOD.
  • Page 39 Model SUREFIRE 8 MANDREL ASSY, SUREFIRE 8 (P/N 06-0597) Parts List, Mandrel Assy, SUREFIRE 8 (P/N 06-0597) Item Part Description 11-0139 ROD ASSEMBLY, DRAW 13-0539 MANDREL, SUREFIRE 8 24-0722 PLATE, BUTT, SMALL 33-1527 SCREW, SET, 1/4-20 X 1/4", HDOG 40-0001 SPRING, EXT, 5/32 X 2 1/2"...
  • Page 40 TRI TOOL INC. HOLDER ASSEMBLY, TOOL (P/N 49-0872) Parts List, Tool Holder Assembly (P/N 49-0872) Item Part Description 33-0039 SCREW, CAP, 1/4-20 X 5/8" 33-0042 SCREW, CAP, 1/4-20 X 1" 33-0518 SCREW, SET, 5/16-18 X 3/4", CUP PT 49-0871 HOLDER, TOOL...
  • Page 41 Model SUREFIRE 8 MOTOR ASSY, 110V, 220V LOW RPM (P/N 58-0408, 58-0409) Parts List, Motor Assy, 110V, 220V Low RPM (P/N 58-0408, 58-0409) Item Part Description 27-0826 ADAPTER, DRIVE 30-3143 1/2" SQUARE DRIVE 33-0055 SCREW, CAP, 5/16-18 X 7/8" LG.
  • Page 42 TRI TOOL INC. KIT, SUREFIRE PAD, SUREFIRE 8 (P/N 05-1618, 05-1619) Parts List, Kit, SUREFIRE Pad, SUREFIRE 8 (P/N 05-1618, 05-1619) SCRIPTION QTY. Item No. Part No. Description CAP, 10-24 X 3/8 33-0027 SCREW, CAP, 10-24 X 3/8 34-0252 WASHER, NYLON, .370" OD X .192" ID 67-5765 PAD, FULL SUPPORT, SUREFIRE 8, 3"...
  • Page 43 Model SUREFIRE 8 KIT, SUREFIRE PAD, SUREFIRE 8 (P/N 05-1620 - 05-1627) BOM TABLE ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 32-0293 PIN, MOD. DOWEL 33-0030 SCREW,CAP,10-24 X 3/4 33-0031 SCREW, CAP ( #10-24 X 7/8 ) 34-0252 40-0250 BLOCK, BACKING, FULL SUPPORT,...
  • Page 44 TRI TOOL INC. Parts List, Kit, SUREFIRE Pad, SUREFIRE 8 (P/N 05-1620 - 05-1623) Item No. Part No. Description 32-0293 PIN, DOWEL, 3/16 DIA X 7/8 33-0030 SCREW, CAP, 10-24 X 3/4 33-0031 SCREW, CAP, 10-24 X 7/8 34-0252 WASHER, NYLON, .370"OD X .192"ID 40-0250 SPRING, EXT, 1/4"...
  • Page 45 Model SUREFIRE 8 Parts List, Kit, SUREFIRE Pad, SUREFIRE 8 (P/N 05-1624 & 05-1625) Item No. Part No. Description 32-0293 PIN, DOWEL, 3/16 DIA X 7/8 33-0030 SCREW, CAP, 10-24 X 3/4 33-0032 SCREW, CAP, 10-24 X 1 34-0252 WASHER, NYLON, .370" OD X .192" ID 40-0250 SPRING, EXT, 1/4"...
  • Page 47 • Disconnect power sources before servicing or moving the equipment. • Remove all loose articles of clothing and jewelry before operating the equipment. Be Safety Conscious! 3041 Sunrise Blvd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 +1(916) 288-6100 • +1(800) 345-5015 www.tritool.com ©Copyright Tri Tool Inc. PN 81-0542 (04-21)

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