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Tube Cutting Tool

 User’s Manual

Mounting the Clamping Jaws to the Vise

The tube cutting tool is delivered with the clamping jaws 
mounted in the position needed to cut tubing with an OD 
greater than 1.772 inch (45 mm). Follow these steps to rotate the 
clamping jaws to enable cutting tubing with an OD smaller than 
1.772 inch (45 mm).
1.  Remove the wing thumb screw on either side of the vise 

(Fig. 14).

2.  Remove the clamping jaws and position each jaw on the 

side opposite it was previously positioned.

3.  Thread the wing thumb screw into place until finger-tight.

Mounting the Saw Blade

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WARNING

 

Do not touch the saw blade while the tool is in 
operation 

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WARNING

 

Switch off the tool and remove the plug from the 
power outlet before changing tooling, performing 
maintenance, or transporting the tool 

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WARNING

 

Never mount a saw blade in both blade positions at 
the same time 

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WARNING

 

Keep hands away from the saw blade edge  Wear 
safety gloves 

 

NOTICE

 

The saw blade must be free of chips and dirt 

It is not possible to mount or replace a saw blade if a tube has 
been clamped into the clamping jaws. 

Saw Blade Position 1

1.  Open the clamping jaws by turning the clamping jaw 

adjustment wheel counterclockwise until it stops.

2.  Move the saw blade housing up by turning the blade 

adjustment wheel clockwise until it stops.

Fig 14 Clamping Jaw Wing Thumb Screws

Wing thumb 

screw

Blade adjustment 

wheel

Clamping jaw 

adjustment wheel

Slide

Fig 15 Tube Cutting Tool Adjustment 
Wheels

Содержание TC72 series

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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