TRI tool 601SBM, Operation Manual

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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell
92-0092 Rev. 210701 25
Tool Bit Set-Up
Select the proper Tool Bit set. Refer to the section “Tool Bits.”
WARNING
WARNING: 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 this machine and therefore voids the Tri Tool Inc. factory warranty.
Install the Tool Bits into the Tool Blocks. Refer to the section ‘Tool Bits’ for installation
drawings.
Approximately .50" (13 mm) should be protruding from the end of the Tool Holders.
Tighten the Tool Bit Set Screws, then verify that there is adequate clearance between the Tool
Bits and the pipe by rotating the Headstock by hand.
The Leading Tool Bit should contact the pipe approximately .020" to .040" (.51 mm to 1.0 mm)
before the Trailing Tool Bit.
Go to “General machine sequence.
Severing and Single Beveling or Severing and Double Beveling
Simultaneously
When the Tool Bits are within about .040" (1.0 mm) of severing the pipe, disengage the Feed
Pin and let the Headstock rotate 2 to 3 times to clear the chip.
Retract the Tool Holder which holds the Bevel Tool Bit, be sure that the Feed Sprocket is
aligned properly.
Complete the sever.
After the sever is complete, reposition the Bevel Tool Bit so that it continues cutting until the
desired land thickness is obtained.
Go to “Monitoring the cutting operation.”
Figure 13: Tool Bit Adjustment