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Tube Facing Tool

This manual contains important information for the safe and
effective operation of the Swagelok

TF72 series tube facing

tool. Users should read and understand its contents before
operating the tube facing tool.

Summary of Contents for TF72

Page 1: ...Facing Tool This manual contains important information for the safe and effective operation of the Swagelok TF72 series tube facing tool Users should read and understand its contents before operating...

Page 2: ...2 Tube Facing Tool User s Manual...

Page 3: ...ange 10 Tube materials 10 Technical data 10 Setup 11 Description 11 Unpacking the Tube Facing Tool 12 Installation of the Cutting Insert and the Tool Holder 12 Installing the Collet Set 13 Removing th...

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Page 5: ...situation which if not avoided could result in damage to the equipment or other property Safety alert symbol indicating a potential personal injury hazard Safety alert symbol indicating a potential fo...

Page 6: ...ot use in close proximity to flammable liquids or gases WARNING Danger of being injured by sharp cutting edges Do not touch the cutting insert while the tool is operating Wear safety gloves Do not rem...

Page 7: ...hat the viewing window is closed Always work with sharp cutting tools to reduce vibrations Turn the tool off and wait until it stops rotating when work is complete Environmental Protection Disposal Di...

Page 8: ...ns 9 Tube clamp adjustment dial 2 Housing 10 Tool holder and cutting insert 3 Viewing window 11 Bench mount bracket 4 ON OFF switch 12 Collet locks 5 Collet guide 13 Tube clamps 6 Collet housing 14 Sp...

Page 9: ...h different bevel angels are available Stainless Steel Collet Set These are used for deformation free clamping of tubing They ensure precise mounting of tubing or Micro Fit fittings and a quick change...

Page 10: ...um Contact your authorized Swagelok representative for information on additional materials Technical data Series TF72 Dimensions in mm 20 7 W 10 1 H 8 9 D 525 W 256 H 226 D Weight Without Accessories...

Page 11: ...tube wall thicknesses up to 0 118 in 3 mm and different tube materials exclusively ferrous materials A speed controlled electric motor with speed stabilization Restart protection to prevent the machi...

Page 12: ...th the curved side of the insert away from the tool holder Use the included T15 Torx driver to tighten the screw Tool Holder CAUTION Allow the tool to run until it stops rotating and unplug the tool b...

Page 13: ...ockwise until the collet locks lock into place 4 Place the upper collet in the housing at the collet guide Slide the upper collet counter clockwise until the collet locks lock into place Removing the...

Page 14: ...larger than nominal Position of tube clamp Position of the tube clamp is correct The tube clamp rests on the tool frame and will not clamp tube The tube clamp cannot be lowered Adjustment required to...

Page 15: ...stops to open the collets 2 Insert the tube in the collet set of the tube facing tool 3 Secure the tube by lowering the tube clamp clockwise until it stops Note Clamp the tube squarely ensuring that t...

Page 16: ...d moving parts WARNING Wear safety gloves to remove chips Remove long and bent chips with needle nose pliers or a similar tool NOTICE Excessive feed of the cutting insert into the tube can damage the...

Page 17: ...eed Facing the Tube Each division on the feed dial with scale adjustments equals an advancement of 0 002 in 0 05 mm It is recommended not to exceed a chip thickness of 0 002 in 0 05 mm while facing th...

Page 18: ...e The ordering number for a replacement breakaway nut is MS TF ADAPTER 2 1 Verify the tool is unplugged 2 Loosen the M5 16 set screw using the provided 4 mm hex key 3 Remove the collet housing half of...

Page 19: ...ing to Adjust the Tube Clamp The motor is not running but signal light is on Quick flashing light The restart inhibitor has activated Switch the tool off and back on For safety reasons the tool will n...

Page 20: ...2011 Swagelok Company Printed in U S A OM April 2011 R0 MS 13 215 Warranty Information Swagelok products are backed by The Swagelok Limited Lifetime Warranty For a copy visit swagelok com or contact y...