Swagelok TF72 User Manual
Tube Facing Tool
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This manual contains important information for the safe and
effective operation of the Swagelok® TF72 series tube facing
tool. Users should read and understand its contents before
operating the tube facing tool.
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Environmental Protection/Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Application range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tube materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unpacking the Tube Facing Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation of the Cutting Insert and the Tool Holder . . . 12
Installing the Collet Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the Collet Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting for Tube Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Clamping the tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tool Speed Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Facing the Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Safety
Safety Summary
Read the entire safety information section and Tube
Facing Tool User’s Manual before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Signal Words and Safety Alert Symbols
Used in this Manual
WARNING Statements that indicate a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Statements that indicate a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE Statements that indicate a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in damage to
the equipment or other property.
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Safety alert symbol indicating a potential personal injury
hazard.
Safety alert symbol indicating a potential for personal
injury from electrical shock.
Safety Information
WARNING
Danger of death by electric shock
■ If the power cord is damaged, electrically live parts may
cause death if touched directly.
■ Do not allow the tool to run unattended.
■ The tool should be connected to a ground fault circuit
interrupt (GFCI) protected outlet.
■ Work on electrical equipment must be done by a
qualied electrician.
■ Switch off the tool, allow it to run until it stops rotating
and remove the plug from the power outlet before
changing tooling, maintaining, or transporting the tool.
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WARNING
Danger of eyes being injured by hot and sharp-edged
metal chips.
Eye protection must be worn while operating or working
near the equipment.
WARNING
Keep dry. Equipment and components 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 ammable liquids or
gases.
WARNING
Danger of being injured by sharp cutting edges
■ Do not touch the cutting insert while the tool is
operating.
■ Wear safety gloves.
■ Do not remove chips or tubing from the work area
when the tube facing tool is still running and the
tool is not yet at rest.
■ Wear safety gloved to remove chips. Remove long
and bent chips with needle-nose pliers.
WARNING
Danger of being injured by rotating parts.
Keep hands, loose clothing, and long hair away from
rotating and moving parts.
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