RCBS VLD User manual
20034261 / 0819
VLD 3-Way Carbide Cutter Instructions
INTRODUCTION
Your VLD 3-Way Carbide Cutter sets the standard in case
trimming as it oers everything you need and want in a
cutter. This unique, one of kind cutter oers two adjustable
carbide cutter inserts:
• The Facing & Deburr carbide insert trims the cartridge
case to length as well as deburrs the inside of the case
mouth to a 11 degree angle accommodating VLD style
bullets.
• The Chamfer carbide insert removes the burr on the
outside of the case mouth by cutting a 30 degree
chamfer.
The VLD 3-Way Carbide Cutter requires the use of standard
RCBS pilots and can be adjusted to accommodate the
trimming of cartridge cases ranging from .22 to .45 Cal.
The VLD 3-Way Carbide Cutter attaches easily and works
with Trim Pro Manual, Trim Pro Power, RCBS Universal Case
Prep Center and Rotary Case Trimmers.
Refer to your case trimmer instructions for important safety
and operating information.
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ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QT Y.
1 20034248 3 WAY VLD CUTTER HEAD 1
2 7109409 8-32 X 1/8L SETSCREW 1
3 20034252 10-32 X 3/16”SHSS 2
4 20034245 DRIVE SCREW 4-48 X 3/8” 2
5 20034254 CARBIDE CHAMFER INSERT 1
6 20034256 FACING & DEBURR CARBIDE INSERT 1
Replacement Parts List
Fig. 1
8-32 SHSS
PILOT
Fig. 2
ENSURE THERE IS CLEARANCE
BETWEEN CUTTING EDGE AND
BOTTOM OF PILOT
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
10-32 SHSS
FACING/
DEBURR
CUTTER
10-32 SHSS
CHAMFER
CUTTER
Instructions start here, continue on other side of sheet
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Your VLD 3-Way Cutter is warranted to be free from defects in material
or workmanship for as long as the original owner owns it.This warranty
is extended only to the original consumer purchaser. This warranty
excludes any electrical components or products. All RCBS products are
intended for noncommercial use by hobbyists. Any other use of these
products will void the warranty. Should you believe you’re your VLD
3-Way Cutter is defective in material or workmanship, you must return
the VLD 3-Way Cutter to RCBS postage paid for evaluation. If defective,
the product will be repaired or replaced at the option of RCBS, at no
charge.
Send a dated proof of purchase to RCBS for return shipping and
handling, along with the VLD 3-Way Cutter to:
RCBS
605 Oro Dam Blvd East
Oroville, California 95965
Warranty services cannot be provided without meeting the above
requirements.
THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS OR
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM: CARELESSNESS, MISUSE, COMMERCIAL
USE, ABUSE, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, MODIFICATION, OR NORMAL
WEAR AND TEAR. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY. OROVILLE
OPERATIONS IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHALL OROVILLE OPERATIONS BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. HOWEVER, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
The above warranty provides the sole and exclusive warranty available
to the customer in the event of a defect in material or workmanship in
the VLD 3- Way Cutter. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
1. Using a 5/64” hex wrench, loosen the 8-32 SHSS so an appropriate
sized trimmer pilot can be inserted into the Cutter Head. Insert
trimmer pilot and ensure bottom of pilot does not make contact
with the highest point on the Facing/Deburr cutter, (Fig. 1 & 2).
The clearance will allow for adjustment of the Facing/Deburr
cutter. Tighten the 8-32 SHSS.
2. Using a 3/32” hex wrench, loosen both 10-32 SHSS used to secure
both the Facing/Deburr and Chamfer Cutters (see Fig. 3 & 4). Only
rotate 1/4-1/2 turn max. , and do not remove.
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
USE BRUSH TO REMOVE BRASS
CHIPS FROM CUTTING EDGE
15. When cutter is in use, it is important to remove the brass chips
from the cutting edge. If this is not done it can have an eect on
the cartridge case length as the case is not in full contact with
cutting edge. To prevent this from happening, monitor the cutter
during use and when brass chips begin to build up on cutter, use a
brush to remove. This will keep the cutting edges free of chips (see
Fig. 16 & 17). NOTE: IF OPERATING A MOTORIZED TRIMMER,
ENSURE MOTOR IS OFF PRIOR TO CLEANING CUTTER.
9. After test cut has been completed and desired results are
achieved, ensure both 10-32 SHSS are secured in place.
10. It is important to note to not remove too much material, i.e.,
do not force the cutters into the cartridge case as this will
generate an excessive amount of material being removed
and will damage the cartridge case. Use small adjustments
and when slight resistance is felt, i.e., cutter is in contact with
case, secure cutter and conduct a test cut.
11. If the desired results are not being achieved using this process,
and more of deburr or chamfer is desired, this can be done by
simply lifting the case o of the cutting face slightly before
advancing the cutters, then advance cutter until cutting edge is
in contact with case (see Fig. 14 & 15). This will allow the cutter
to be positioned to remove more material. If using this method
perform a test cut by hand, if unable to rotate cutter and produce
cut, then too much material is trying to be removed so the cutters
will need to be repositioned to take less material. Remember
small rotational adjustments are all that is required; 1/16-1/8 of
a turn.
12. After cutter has been set correctly and desired results have
been achieved it is time to place your VLD 3-Way Cutter on your
Case Trimmer. Follow your case trimmer instructions for proper
removal and installation of cutters.
13. Once cutter has been installed on the trimmer, and before desired
trim to length is set, insert the same case previously tested by
hand and run a test cut on trimmer, at low RPM. Inspect case and
ensure cutter is producing the desired cut, if not readjust cutter
as needed, following instructions above.
14. When all adjustments have been made and cutter is producing
the desired results, loosen the 8-32 SHSS securing the pilot
and lower pilot onto the top post of the Facing/Deburr cutter.
Tighten the 8-32 SHSS to secure the pilot. Next, adjust your
trimmer to the appropriate cartridge case trim to length and
begin trimming your cases.
PLEASE SEE STEP 15 ON OTHER SIDE OF SHEET
7. Test cutter on case to ensure all cutting edges are making contact
and brass is being removed on the face and on the inside and
outside of case mouth, to the desired amount. DO THIS BY HAND
TO ENSURE THE CUTTERS ARE SET PROPERLY AND TO PREVENT
DAMAGING BRASS IF CUTTERS WERE SET INCORRECTLY.
Excessive chamfer and deburr will produce an undesirable sharp
edge, if this happens readjustment of cutter is required (see Fig. 11
& 12).
8. Slight adjustments may be necessary to increase/decrease
chamfer on outside of case mouth or increase/decrease deburr
on inside of case mouth. To do this simply loosen the 10-32
SHSS securing cutter and rotate drive screw in or out using small
increments (1/16-1/8 of a turn) to reposition cutter, using the 3/32”
hex wrench. The drive screw has a thread pitch of 48, meaning one
complete revolution will advance the cutter in or out by .020”, thus
a quarter turn of the drive screw will yield .005” of inch of travel
inward or outward (see Fig. 13).
Note: before the 10-32 SHSS screw is loosened, remove the
backlash in the thread by leaving the 10-32 setscrew tightened
against cutter and rotate the drive screw in desired direction.
Example: If there is still a burr on the inside of the case mouth the
cutter would need to moved outward to remove more material
from inside case mouth. Leaving the 10-32 setscrew secured
in place, rotate the drive screw counterclockwise taking up
any backlash in thread. DO NOT FORCE as soon as you feel
resistance stop, all backlash is removed. Loosen the 10-32
SHSS screw and rotate drive screw 1/16 of a complete rotation.
Secure the 10-32 SHSS and repeat Step 7.
ADJUST CUTTERS BY ROTATING DRIVE SCREW,
1/16-1/8 OF A TURN
0
1/16
1/8
Fig. 13
1/4
Fig. 14
RAISE CASE OFF FACING CUTTER AND ADVANCE
CUTTERS, TO GENERATE MORE AGGRESSIVE CUT.
THIS IS DONE IF UNABLE TO ACHIEVE DESIRED REMOVAL
OF MATERIAL WITH STANDARD PROCESS.
Fig. 12
EXCESSIVE CHAMFER & DEBURR CASE MOUTH,
CREATING A SHARP EDGE
Fig. 11
CASE MOUTH WITH NO
CHAMFER OR DEBURR
PROPERLY CHAMFERED &
DEBURRED CASE MOUTH
3. Using a 3/32” hex wrench, rotate the two
Drive Screws to position the cutters as
shown, in Fig. 5-7. Clockwise rotation
advances cutter towards pilot and
counterclockwise rotation advances cutter
away from pilot. This initial adjustment is
to move the cutters into a position that
will allow for the cutter to be set for the
desired case to be trimmed.
4. Using a sized and expanded cartridge case, place over the pilot
and onto the Facing/Deburr Cutter as shown in Fig. 8. This case
will be used to adjust cutters.
5. Using a 3/32”hex wrench rotate Drive Screw to position Chamfer
cutter to where it is just making contact with the outside of
the cartridge case, this will aid in supporting the case.
Once cutter is positioned properly secure cutter in place with the
10-32 SHSS (see Fig. 9).
6. Using a 3/32” hex wrench rotate Drive Screw moving the Facing/
Deburr Cutter outward to where the cutter just makes contact
with the inside of the case mouth, DO NOT EXCEED.
Once cutter is positioned properly secure cutter in place with the
10-32 SHSS (see Fig. 10).
DRIVE SCREW
FACING/DEBURR
CUTTER
Fig. 5
DRIVE SCREW
CHAMFER
CUTTER
Fig. 6
INITIAL CUTTER
POSITION
Fig. 7
PILOT
CHAMFER
CUTTER
CARTRIDGE
CASE
FACING/DEBURR
CUTTER
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
CHAMFER CUTTER
JUST MAKING
CONTACT WITH
OUTSIDE CASE
MOUTH
FACING/DEBURR
CUTTER JUST MAKING
CONTACT WITH
INSIDE OF CASE
MOUTH
Fig. 10
Fig. 15
