Swagelok TF16 User manual

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Tube Facing Tools
This manual contains important information for the safe and
effective operation of the Swagelok®TF16 series, TF24 series,
and TF40 series tube facing tools. 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
TF16 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TF24 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TF40 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Application range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tube materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Unpacking the Tube Facing Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation of the Bench Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation of the Cutting Insert and the Tool Holder . . . 15
Installing the Collet Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing the Collet Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the Collet Set Adapter for TF40Series . . . . . 18
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clamping the tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Removing the Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tool Speed Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Facing the Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operating in Space-Restricted Environments . . . . . . . 24
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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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.
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 current
interrupt (GFCI) protected outlet.
■Read through the operating instructions and safety
information completely before using the rechargeable
battery and charger of the TF16 series, TF24 series, or
TF40 series cordless models.
■Work on electrical equipment must be done by a
qualied electrician.
■Switch off the tool, allow it to run until it stops rotating
and remove the plug from the power outlet or take
out the rechargeable battery 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 and rechargeable batteries 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 gloves 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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WARNING
Observe the following safety measures in order to
protect against risk of injury.
■Inspect the tube facing tool daily for visible signs
of damage or defects. Have any damage or
defects repaired immediately.
■Always ensure that the machine is in good working
order and comply with these notes on safety.
■Use only the tube ODs, wall thicknesses and
materials specied in these instructions. Other
materials should be used only after consulting
your authorized Swagelok representative.
■Check that the work piece is correctly clamped.
■Do not carry the tube facing tool by the power
cord and do not use the cord to pull out the plug.
Protect the cord from heat, oil and sharp edges
(chips).
■Ensure that the viewing window is closed (TF24
and TF40 series) or the guard is in place (TF16
series) before and during the facing of tubing.
■Always work with sharp cutting tools to reduce
vibrations.
■Turn the tool off and let it run until it stops rotating
when work is complete.
Environmental Protection/Disposal
■ Dispose of chips and used gear lubricant oil according to
local regulations.
Electric tools and accessories contain a large share of valuable
raw and synthetic materials, which can be recycled. Therefore:
■ Electrical (electronic) devices that are marked with the
symbol in Fig. 1, may not be disposed of with household
waste in accordance with European Union (EU) regulations.
■ By using local return and collection systems, you contribute
to the reuse, recycling and utilization of electrical (electronic)
devices.
■ Electrical (electronic) used devices contain parts, which
must be handled selectively according to EU regulations.
Separate collection and selective treatment is the basis for
environment-friendly disposal and the protection of human
health.
■ Batteries that are marked with the symbol in Fig. 2 may not
be disposed of with household garbage according to EU
directive 91/157/EEA.
■ In batteries containing harmful substances, the chemical
sign for the heavy metal contained is indicated below the
garbage can: Cd = Cadmium
Fig. 1 RL 2002/96/EC Symbol


Fig. 2 Cd Symbol

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Product Information
TF16 Series
Fig 3 TF16 Series Corded Model
1 Collet housing 5 ON-OFF lock
2 Viewing window 6 ON-OFF switch
3 Feed dial with scale divisions 7 Bench mount bracket (optional)
4 Motor 8 Tube clamp
Fig 4 TF16 Series Cordless Model
1 Collet housing 5 Rechargeable battery
2 Viewing window 6 ON-OFF switch/speed control
3 Feed dial with scale divisions 7 Tube clamp
4 Motor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1234
5
6
7

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TF24 Series
Fig 5 TF24 Series Corded Model
1 Collet lock 6 ON-OFF lock
2 Collet housing 7 ON-OFF switch
3 Viewing window 8 Bench mount bracket (optional)
4 Feed dial with scale divisions 9 Tube clamp
5 Motor
Fig 6 TF24 Series Cordless Model
1 Collet lock 6 Rechargeable battery
2 Collet housing 7 ON-OFF switch/speed control
3 Viewing window 8 Tube clamp
4 Feed dial with scale divisions
5 Motor
1
2
34
6
7
8
9
5
1
2
34
5
7
8
6

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TF40 Series
Fig 7 TF40 Series Corded Model
1 Tube clamp 7 ON-OFF switch
2 Collet housing 8 Bench mount bracket (removable)
3 Viewing window 9 Collet locks
4 Feed dial with scale divisions 10 Tool holder and cutting insert
5 Motor 11 High/low motor setting dial
6 ON-OFF lock 12 Speed adjustment dial
Fig 8 TF40 Series Cordless Model
1 Tube clamp 6 Rechargeable battery
2 Collet housing 7 ON-OFF switch/speed control
3 Viewing window 8 Collet locks
4 Feed dial with scale divisions 9 Tool holder and cutting insert
5 Motor
1
2
34
5
7
8
9
6
1
2
3 4 5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12

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Accessories
TF Series Cutting Insert
The cutting insert is supplied and can be used with all TF series
tool holders.
Cutting Tool Holder for Beveling and Squaring
An adjustable tool holder is included with a Torx screw.
Additional tool holders with different bevel angles are available.
Collet Set Adapter
This adapter is supplied as standard with the TF40 series. Using
this adapter, the TF24 series collet sets can be used with the
TF40 series, which extends the processing range to a minimum
of 0.250 inch or 6 mm.
Included:
■ 1 collet set adapter
■ 1 clamping screw
Stainless Steel Collet Set
These are used for deformation-free clamping of tubing. They
ensure precise mounting of tubing or Micro-Fit®ttings and
a quick change of collet sets without tools. For use on all
tubing materials with an OD from 0.125 to 2.500 in. or 3 mm to
63.5mm.
See Tube Facing Tools, MS-02-426, for additional information on the
optional accessories.
Fig 9 Cutting Insert
Fig 10 Collet Set Adapter
Fig 11 Stainless Steel Collet Set

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Specifications
Application Range
Series TF16 TF24 TF40
Tube OD min. to
max. range
0.118 to 1.00 in.
(3.0to 25.4 mm)
0.118 to 1.50 in.
(3.0to 38.1 mm)
0.250➀to 2.50 in.
(6.35➀to 63.5 mm)
Wall thickness max. 0.118 in. (3.0 mm) 0.118 (3.0 mm) 0.118 in. (3.0 mm)
➀Requires optional collet set adapter.
Tube Materials
■ Stainless steel
■ Nickel alloys — Alloy 600, Alloy 625, Alloy 825
■ Aluminum
Contact your authorized Swagelok representative for
information on additional materials.
Technical data
Series TF16 TF16 Cordless TF24 TF24 Cordless TF40 TF40 Cordless
Dimensions,
in. (mm)
15.4 W, 7.87 H,
2.76 D
(390 W, 200 H,
70 D)
10.3 W, 10.0 H,
3.15 D
(261 W, 255 H,
80 D)
15.8 W, 13.8 H,
6.30 D
(400 W, 350 H,
160 D)
10.8 W, 10.0 H,
3.54 D
(275 W, 255 H,
90 D)
19.7 W, 11.8 H,
6.69 D
(500 W, 300 H,
170 D)
10.2 W, 11.8 H,
12.6 D
(260 W, 300 H,
320 D)
Weight
Without
Accessories,
lb (kg)
9.13 (4.14) 6.35 (2.88) 10.4 (4.7) 7.58 (3.44) 14.6 (6.60) 11.5 (5.23)
Input voltage Single-phase alternating current, protection class II
110 V 50/60 Hz
230 V 50/60 Hz
Power, W 1100 –110 0 –1100 –
Voltage
Rechargeable
Battery, V
–18 –18 –18
Speed
r/min
145 to 380 0 to 400 145 to 380 0 to 400 Speed 1:
9 to 52
Speed 2:
27 to 153
Speed 1:
0 to 24
Speed 2:
0 to 83
Sound Level
(EN 23741), dB approx. 78
Vibration
Level (EN
50144), m/s²
< 2.5 < 2.5 < 2.5 < 2.5 < 2.5 < 2.5
Service
Current
Requirement
A
10 minimum –10 minimum –10 minimum –

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Setup
Description
The tube facing tools are designed for facing and preparing
tube ends or Micro-Fit ttings for welding in conformance with
industry standards. They have the following features:
■ A cutting tool with multiple cutting edges. Only one cutting
tool is necessary for different tube wall thicknesses (up to
0.118 in./3 mm) and different tube materials (exclusively
ferrous materials).
■ A cordless model with:
■ A robust, removable battery that
■is lithium-ion for extended operation time
■has a charge level indicator
■ High performance and small size
■ No memory effect for the battery
■Single-cell monitoring in the battery pack
■Electronic overload protection with an integrated
temperature monitor
■Air-cooled technology for short charging times and a
long service life
■ A corded model with:
■A speed-controlled electric motor with speed
stabilization
■Restart protection to prevent the machine from starting
in an uncontrolled way after it has been reconnected to
the electrical power or after a power failure
■ A quick change system for collet sets
■ A feed dial with scale divisions:
■ Total travel: 0.394 in. (10 mm)
■Travel per rotation: 0.354 in. (9 mm)
■Per graduation mark: 0.004 in. (0.1 mm)
■ A viewing window that provides protection.

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Unpacking the Tube Facing Tool
Shipping Case Contents
■ 1 Tube facing tool
■ 2 Rechargeable batteries, 1 battery charger (for cordless
versions only)
■ 1 Replacement breakaway nut
■ 1 Tube clamp (TF24 series only)
■ 1 Bench mount bracket (TF40 series only)
■ 1 Collet set adapter (TF40 series only)
■ 1 Tool holder with 1 cutting insert
■ 1 Tool set (4 mm T-handle hex key, 3 mm hex key, T15Torx
driver)
■ 1 Set of keys (2) for shipping case (TF16 and TF24 series
only)
■ 1 User manual
Report any missing or damaged parts to your authorized
Swagelok sales and service representative immediately.
Installation of the Bench Mount Bracket
If needed, attach the bench mount bracket to the tube facing
tool by tightening the screw with the provided 4.0 mm hex key.

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Installation of the Cutting Insert and the
Tool Holder
 CAUTION
Do not touch the sharp cutting edges while mounting
the multifunctional tool. Wear protective gloves.
Cutting Insert
Attach the cutting insert to the tool holder with the curved side
of the insert away from the tool holder. Use the included T15
Torx driver to tighten the screw.
Tool Holder
Select a tool holder based on the tubing size.
Tool Holder
Style
Possible Application
Bevel
Angle TF16 TF24 TF40
Squaring Beveling [°] Tube OD, inch (mm)
Standard x – – 0.118 to 1.00
(3.0 to 25.4)
0.118 to 2.50
(3.0 to 63.5)
0.118 to 2.50
(3.0 to 63.5)
Optional x – – 0.500 to 1.00
(12.7 to 25.4)
0.500 to 2.50
(12.7 to 63.5)
0.500 to 2.50
(12.7 to 63.5)
Optional x – – – 0.118 - 0.835
(3.0 to 21.2)
0.250 - 0.835
(6.35 to 21.2)
Optional – x 30° 1.00 (25.4) max. 1.378 (35.0)
max.
2.374 (59.3) max.
Optional – x 35° 1.00 (25.4) max. 1.339 (34.0)
max.
2.335 (60.3) max
Contact your authorized Swagelok sales and service
representative for information on optional tool holders.
 WARNING
Switch off the tool and remove the plug from the
power outlet or take out the removable battery
before changing tooling, performing maintenance, or
transporting the tool.
1. Install the tool holder into the tube facing tool lining up the
hole on the tool holder with the screw hole in the center of
the tube facing tool.
Fig 12 Installing the Cutting Insert
Fig 13 Installing the Tool Holder, TF16 and
TF24 series

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2. TF40 series only: install the tool holder in one of the six
screw locations according to the type of application.
The tool mounting plate of the TF40 offers different tool holder
mounting options, according to type of application:
■Facing of 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6.35 to 12.7 mm)
■Facing of 1/2 to 2 1/2 in. (12.7 to 63.5 mm)
■Beveling, dimension range as per bevel tool
3. Tighten the screw of the tool holder with the included
4.0mm T-handle hex key.
Installing the Collet Set
1. Select the correct collet set according to the tube OD. See
Installing the Collet Set Adapter if necessary.
2. Unscrew the collet lock:
TF16 series: Turn the collet lock counter clockwise until the
end is ush with the inside of the collet housing.
TF24 and TF40 series: Turn the tube clamp counter
clockwise until the end is ush with the inside of the collet
housing. Then turn the collet lock(s) counter clockwise until
the end(s) are ush with the inside of the collet housing.
Fig 14 Installing the Tool Holder, TF40
series
Fig 15 TF16 Series, Step 2
Tube clamp
Fig 16 TF24 Series, Step 2
Collet housing
Tube clamp
Collet lock
Fig 17 TF40 Series, Step 2
Collet housing
Tube clamp
Collet lock
Screw
location
Collet housing

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3. Insert the collet set into the body by pressing the collet
halves together and setting into the collet housing.
Note: TF24 and TF40 series, line up the unthreaded set point
on the collet set with the red dot on the collet housing. (The
collet lock will thread into the threaded hold on the other half
of the collet set.)
Note: The collet set will lock into place when installed
correctly. If the collet set is not locked, turn the collet set
until it locks.
4. TF16 series: Secure the collet set by turning the tube clamp
clockwise until it stops.
TF24 and TF40 series: Secure the collet set by turning
the collet lock(s) clockwise one turn. Turn the tube clamp
clockwise until it stops.
Removing the Collet Set
To remove a collet set, loosen the collet lock(s) and tube clamp
until the collet set can be removed by pressing the collet set
halves together through the opening in the collet housing.
Fig 18 Step 3
Fig 19 TF16 Series, Step 4
Fig 20 TF24 Series, Step 4
Fig 21 TF40 Series, Step 4
Collet lock
Tube
clamp
Opening
Opening
Tube
clamp
Tube clamp
Opening

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Installing the Collet Set Adapter for
TF40Series
NOTICE
Using the collet set adapter could interfere with the tool
holder and damage the tool. Check the tool holder prior to
installing the adapter.
1. Install when cutting tube with an outer diameter of 0.250 to
1.5 in. or 6 to 35 mm.
2. Turn the tube clamp until the end is ush with the inside of
the collet housing.
3. Turn the collet locks until the ends are ush with the inside
of the collet housing.
4. Install the collet set adapter into the tube facing tool. The
opening in the adapter should be ush with the opening in
the tool.
5. Secure the collet set adapter by turning the collet locks.
6. See Installing the Collet Set to install the collet set.
Fig 23 Inserting the Collet Set Adapter
Opening
Fig 22 TF40 series
Collet locks
Tube clamp
Adapter

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Operation
The tool should only be operated using a ground fault current
interrupt (GFCI) protected outlet.
Clamping the Tube
 CAUTION
Support long pieces of tubing with suitable fixtures.
Injury from tilting tool and/or tilting tubing could
result.
 CAUTION
Verify that the tube facing tool is not rotating before
clamping the tube.
NOTICE
The cutting tool can be damaged by incorrect set
up. Before clamping the tube, verify there is space
between the cutting insert and the tube.
1. Insert the tube in the collet set of the tube facing tool.
2. Secure the tube by turning the tube clamp clockwise until it
stops.
Note: Clamp the tube squarely, ensuring that the tube and the
face of the collet set are perpendicular to each other. The
tube end will not have a right angle cut when not clamped
properly.
Removing the Tube
To remove the tube from the facing tool, rotate the tube clamp
counterclockwise until the tube is loose enough to remove.
Fig 24 Clamping the Tube

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Tool Speed Range
Selecting the Speed Range
Series
Speed range, rpm
Level 1
Turtle
Level 2
Rabbit
TF16 145 to 380 (disabled)
TF16 Cordless 0 to 400 (disabled)
TF24 145 to 380 (disabled)
TF24 Cordless 0 to 400 (disabled)
TF40 9 to 52 27 to 153
TF40 Cordless 0 to 24 0 to 83
TF40 Series Only
There are 2 speed levels. It is recommended that you work
exclusively at the Level 1. Increase or decrease the speed by
turning the high/low motor setting dial.
Speed Level Speed, rpm
Level 1
Turtle
9 to 52
Level 2
Rabbit
27 to 153
Adjusting the Speed: Corded Models
Set the speed by turning the speed dial.
TF16 TF24 TF40
Level Tube OD
inch (mm)
Level Tube OD
inch (mm)
Level Tube OD
inch (mm)
C 0.125
(3.18)
C 0.125
(3.18)
G 0.250
(6.35)
B 0.250
(6.35)
B 0.250
(6.35)
D 1.500
(38.1)
A 0.500
(12.70)
A 0.500
(12.7)
C 2.000
(50.8)
A 1.000
(25.4)
A 1.500
(38.1)
B 2.500
(63.5)
Fig 25 High/low Motor Setting Dial
Fig 26 Speed Adjustment Dial
Level 1
Turtle
Level 2
Rabbit