Swagelok TC72 series User Manual Download

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Tube Cutting Tool

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

TC72 series tube cutting

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

Summary of Contents for TC72 series

Page 1: ...utting Tool This manual contains important information for the safe and effective operation of the Swagelok TC72 series tube cutting tool Users should read and understand its contents before operating...

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

Page 3: ...ube materials 10 Technical data 10 Setup 11 Description 11 Unpacking the Tube Cutting Tool 12 Storage and Transport 12 Mounting the Tube Cutting Tool 13 Mounting the Clamping Jaws to the Vise 14 Mount...

Page 4: ...4 Tube Cutting Tool User s Manual...

Page 5: ...indicate a hazardous 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 indi...

Page 6: ...omponents are not waterproof Do not use electric tools in a damp or wet environment WARNING Fire or Explosion Do not use in close proximity to flammable liquids or gases WARNING Danger of being injure...

Page 7: ...d let it run until the blade stops rotating Environmental Protection Disposal Dispose of chips and used gear lubricant oil according to local regulations Electric tools and accessories contain a large...

Page 8: ...ex key not shown 2 Saw blade position 1 10 Motor 3 Saw blade position 2 11 Speed adjustment dial 4 Clamping screw cover 12 Slide 5 Blade adjustment wheel 13 Saw blade housing 6 Saw blade guard 14 Vise...

Page 9: ...nting plate can be attached to the bottom of the tube cutting tool to aid in mounting the tool to a bench Use the four included socket screws to attach the mounting plate to the tool Tripod This optio...

Page 10: ...presentative for information on additional materials Technical data Characteristic TC72 Tube Cutting Tool Dimensions in mm 20 4 W 9 1 H 23 6 L 518 230 H 600 L Weight Without Accessories lb kg 52 23 6...

Page 11: ...positions to allow cutting of both straight tubing and elbows A variable speed electric motor with restart protection Low maintenance gearing A quick change system for saw blades Self centering vise...

Page 12: ...or laser 1 Tool bag 1 User manual Report any missing or damaged parts to your authorized Swagelok sales and service representative immediately Storage and Transport Storage To properly fit the tube cu...

Page 13: ...our provided socket screws See Fig 11 Mounting to a Work Bench with Quick Mounting Plate 1 Set the quick mounting plate on the work bench 2 Tighten the two screw clamps of the mounting plate See Fig 1...

Page 14: ...is in operation WARNING Switch off the tool and remove the plug from the power outlet before changing tooling performing maintenance or transporting the tool WARNING Never mount a saw blade in both b...

Page 15: ...the provided wrench Saw Blade Position 2 1 Remove the clamping screw cover Fig 18 2 Loosen the clamping screw using the provided 8 mm hex key 3 Clean the saw blade shaft and the surrounding area with...

Page 16: ...the saw blade until it is right in front of the blade Clamp the tube by turning the clamping jaw adjustment wheel Fig 21 3 Rotate the motor to the cutting position approximately 45 clockwise 4 Adjust...

Page 17: ...ed Range Adjusting the Speed Set the speed by turning the speed adjustment dial TC72 Series Level Tube material Spindle Speed rpm E and G Stainless steel 114 to 160 B C D E Nickel chrome molybdenum al...

Page 18: ...nt damage 1 Mount the saw blade in the desired position according to Mounting the Saw Blade 2 Adjust for the tube size as necessary according to Adjusting for Tube Size 3 Mark the cut location on the...

Page 19: ...ockwise to the original position 12 Unlock the ON OFF lock and turn off the cutting tool 13 Apply cutting lubricant to the saw blade after each cut Fig 24 Operating in Space Restricted Environments 1...

Page 20: ...ntenance WARNING Allow the tool to run to a stop and unplug the tool before changing tooling maintaining or transporting the tool Remove any chips and dirt from the saw blade between the saw blade and...

Page 21: ...is not turning The tube dimension has not been set correctly Set the tube dimension according to Adjusting for Tube Size The saw blade is slipping through but is not cutting The hex nut on the saw bla...

Page 22: ...Swagelok Company Printed in U S A OM April 2011 R0 MS 13 216 Warranty Information Swagelok products are backed by The Swagelok Limited Lifetime Warranty For a copy visit swagelok com or contact your a...