16
VE46 Pipe Roll Grooving Tool
GROOVE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
The depth stop collars must be adjusted for
each pipe size or change in wall thickness.
The groove diameter, which is identified as
the “C” dimension, is listed under the "Roll
Groove Specifications" section, starting on
page 31. In addition, a label is affixed to the
tool, which lists the “C” dimensions for the
pipe sizes.
1.
Unlock and separate the depth stop col-
lars by turning them in opposite directions.
2.
Clamp the pipe in the tool by turning the
feed nut clockwise. Continue to turn the feed
nut clockwise until the grooving rolls make
firm contact with the pipe.
3.
Remove the groove depth gauges from
the clip on the tool. The groove depth gauges
are identified with the pipe size. Select the
correct groove depth gauge, and place it be-
tween the depth stop collar and trunnion, as
shown above.
NOTICE
• To perform the following adjustments, use several
short scrap sections of pipe that is the proper mate-
rial, diameter, and thickness to be grooved. Make
sure the scrap sections meet the length require-
ments listed in Table 1 on page 14.
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