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Tube Cutting Tool

 User’s Manual

Operation

The tool should only be operated using a ground fault circuit 
interrupt (GFCI) protected outlet.

Adjusting for Tube Size

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CAUTION

 

The tube cutting tool must be switched off before 
adjusting the tool  The saw may revolve around the 
tube automatically when it is switched on 

The saw blade should not touch the tube before the cutting 
operation begins. Adjust the tube facing tool according to this 
section as necessary.
1.  Turn the blade adjustment wheel until the saw blade housing  

is at the lowest position (Fig. 20).

2.  Slide the tube towards 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 the saw blade position by turning the blade 

adjustment wheel until the teeth of the blade reach 
approximately 0.039 to 0.079 inch (1 to 2 mm) into the tube 
(Fig. 22).

5.  Rotate the motor back to the original position.
6.  Loosen the clamping jaw adjustment wheel and move the 

tube forward until the cutting location is above the saw 
blade. Fully clamp the tube by turning the clamping jaw 
adjustment wheel clockwise until it stops.

Fig 22 Adjusting the Blade Position

Fig 21 Saw Blade Teeth Position

Fig 20 Moving the Saw Blade Housing

Blade adjustment 

wheel

Clamping jaw 

adjustment wheel

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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