Tri Tool 304 Tube Squaring - Manual (Page 27)

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Model 304 Tube Squaring Machine
92-0749 : Rev. 110328
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem: The Tool Bit Chatters
The tool bit is loose or overextended.
The tool bit is damaged.
The tool holder is too loose in the slides.
The cutting speed is too fast.
The clamping pads are loose on the pipe or tube.
Cutting fluid is required.
The main bearing pre-load is loose.
Problem: There is excessive Tool Bit wear
The pipe or tube material is too hard or abrasive.
The cutting speed is too fast.
Cutting fluid is required.
A dull Tool Bit is causing surface hardening conditions (Stainless pipe or
tubing).
There is scale or other foreign matter on the pipe or tube, which is dulling the
tool bit at the start of the cut.
The tool bit is incorrect for the material being cut.
Problem: The surface finish is rough
The tool bit is dull, chipped, etc.
Metal build-up on the cutting edge of the tool bit is creating a false cutting
edge.
Cutting fluid is required.
Problem: The tube or pipe is slipping in the saddles
The saddles are not in full contact with the pipe or tube.
The clamping pressure is too light.
Scale and/or other foreign material is present on the pipe or tube.
Weld seams, swelling, or bumps under the saddles are preventing full con-
tact.
Dull tool bits are causing extra force in the axial and/or radial direction.