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9. EXPANSION OF THE PIPE (OPTIONAL)
9.1 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXPANSION
NOTE!
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The expansion operation is possible only, when a corresponding
optional accessory to the effect has been ordered with the F-200 machine.
NOTE!
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The maximum admissible length of expansion is 20mm.
Cold expansion can be performed on all materials admissible to the machine.
The maximum wall thickness of the pipe for cold
expansion is 3mm.
The maximum wall thickness of carbon steel
pipes for hot expansion is 5mm.
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1. Expansion pin, 2. Pipe to be expanded
9.1.1 THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE FORMING DEVICE FOR EXPANSION
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DANGER! Before closing the clamping jaws, make sure that they can move
freely - the jaws might crush your hands!
1. Fasten the pipe into the clamp (see chapter “The fastening of the pipe “)
2. Turn the expansion pin into starting position by turning the clamp control switch
and turning at the same time the control switch of the tool into the position
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3. The forming device must be in such position, where the adjusting lever is up. Should
this not be the case, turn the spindle into the correct position by pressing shortly the
- push-button, until the pilot lamps lights.
4. Set the “Start Pos.” to zero (0.0mm) on the display (See chapter 6.2.6).
5. Drive the frame forward towards the pipe, by turning the switch, at the same time
turning the control switch of the frame into the
- position, until the expansion pin
almost reaches the pipe.
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