TRI tool BEVELMASTER 216B User manual

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Model 216B BEVELMASTER®

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ABOUT THE MANUAL 3
2. SAFETY 3
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 7
4. SPECIFICATIONS 8
5. SETUP 10
6. MACHINING OPERATION 17
7. CUTTING SPEEDS 19
8. JAW BLOCKS, RAMPS, AND SPACERS 20
9. STANDARD TOOL BITS 22
10. MAINTENANCE 23
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 26
12. ACCESSORIES 28
13. ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 30
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TRI TOOL INC. Warranty
All products manufactured by Tri Tool Inc., except for tool bits and for other consumable
items, are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
The purchaser shall bear all shipping, packing and insurance costs and all other costs to
and from a designated repair service center. The product will be returned to the purchaser
freight prepaid and billed to the purchaser.
The warranty will not apply to those products that have been misused, abused, or altered
without the express permission in writing by Tri Tool Inc.
Neither this warranty nor any other warranty, expressed or implied, including implied
warranties of mechanical ability, tness for a particular use, or merchantability, shall
extend beyond the warranty period. No responsibility is assumed for any incidental or
consequential damages.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitations incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation of exclusion does not apply to all purchasers. This warranty gives the purchaser
specic legal rights. Other rights vary from state to state.
Tool Bit Resharpening Policy
Tri Tool Inc. can not resharpen badly gouged, chipped, or broken tool bits. Check the tool
bits before you send them and package them well. Within two working days of receipt, the
tool bits are evaluated and the customer is contacted for authorization.
The customer will receive a price and a scheduled return shipment date. The price structure
is available from your Tri Tool Inc. sales representative.
Tool bits that are not suitable for resharpening are returned with the tool bits that were
resharpened, unless Tri Tool Inc. is instructed otherwise.
The customer is responsible for shipping charges to and from Tri Tool Inc.
This policy only covers tool bits manufactured by Tri Tool Inc.

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1. ABOUT THE MANUAL
1.1 COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2016. Proprietary property of Tri Tool Inc. No reproduction, use, or
duplication of the information shown hereon is permitted without the express
written consent of Tri Tool Inc.
1.2 DISCLAIMER
The instructions and descriptions in this manual were accurate when the manual
was written. However, the information in the manual is subject to change without
notice. Check for updated information before you start any job. The Tri Tool Inc.
web site has the most current information.
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understood
the instructions in this Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or follow the
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. This manual describes
conditions and hazards that are common and anticipated during equipment
operation. No manual can address all conditions which may occur.
2. SAFETY
2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS
The manual may contain one or more safety symbols. These symbols and the
associated text warn you of potentially hazardous conditions. Examples of the
safety symbols and the associated text follow:
CAUTION
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury, or cause property damage.
DANGER
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

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2.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
• Use standard safety equipment such as: hard hats, safety shoes, safety
harnesses, protective clothes, and other safety devices when appropriate.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
• Wear nonskid footwear.
• Secure long hair.
2.3 PERSONNEL
• Only personnel who are trained or are being trained may operate the
equipment.
• Keep the operation manual available where the equipment is used.
• The operator must read the operation manual before using the equipment.
• The equipment must be operated in accordance with the manual information.
• The operator must follow the safety precautions in this manual and good
engineering practices to reduce the risk of injury.
• Before using the equipment, the operator must ensure that all safety
messages on the equipment are legible.
2.4 WORK AREA
• Keep the work area clean.
• Keep the area well lit.
• Keep items such as; electrical cords, cables, rags, rigging straps, away from
rotating equipment.
• Do not use power-cutting tools in the presence of ammable liquids and
gases.
• Do not let visitors or untrained personnel near tools that are in use.
• Ensure all observers wear eye protection.
• Keep proper footing at all times.
2.5 AREA EQUIPMENT
• Secure the pipe with clamps, vises, chains or straps.
• Ensure that both sides of the pipe at the cut site is fully supported so that the
pipe will not move after the cut is completed.
DANGER

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• Long lengths of pipe may be under load and the separation of the pipe can
release pressure. This pressure can cause both sides of the pipe to move.
2.6 TOOL CARE
• Keep tools in good operating condition. Sharp tool bits perform better and are
safer than dull tool bits.
• Do not use damaged tools. Always check your tools for damage especially if a
tool has malfunctioned, been dropped or hit, check it for damage.
• Before you start operating the equipment, do no-load tests and feed function
checks.

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2.7 TOOL USE
• Use the right tool and tool bit for the job. Contact Tri Tool to help with your
application.
• Keep the tool bits fully engaged in the tool bit holders. Loose bits are sharp
and can cause cuts or punctures.
• Disconnect power supply during setup and maintenance. Use all ‘Stop’ or
Shut off’ features available when changing or adjusting tool bits, maintaining
the tool, or when the tool is not in use.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before applying power to the
equipment. Check the tool before turning it on to make sure that all keys and
wrenches have been removed.
• Do not force tools. Tools and tool bits function better and safer when used at
the recommended speeds.
• Do not reach into rotating equipment.
• Do not reach into the rotating head stock to remove chips, to make
adjustments, or to check the surface nish.
• Handle chips with care. Chips have very sharp edges and are hot. Do not try
to pull chips apart with bare hands.
• Store tools properly. Disconnect tools from the power source, remove the tool
bits, and store in a safe place.

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3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Model 216B BEVELMASTER® is a Portable ID Mount Machine Tool for
beveling, facing and/or counterboring 6" through 16" pipe. The tool is congured
with an in line feed knob, and right angle pneumatic or in line hydraulic drive
motor. A two-speed gearbox allows for high torque form tool machining or high
speed single point machining. (Single Point accessory sold separately).
3.1 DESIGN AND OPERATION FEATURES
• The Model 216B BEVELMASTER® is designed for facing, beveling and/or
counterboring the ends of pipe or tubing in preparation for welding.
• These machining operations may be performed either simultaneously or
separately.
• Pipe weld preparations that meet all existing conventional codes including
the more stringent nuclear codes may be machined using the Model 216B
BEVELMASTER®.
• The various interchangeable Jaw Blocks, Ramps and Spacers will secure the
Model 216B BEVELMASTER® to pipe and tubing with an inside diameter
of 5.18” (131.5 mm) minimum, with a maximum outside diameter of 16.00”
(406.4 mm)
• The expanding Mandrel provides fast, accurate self-centering and alignment
to the pipe or tubing to be machined.
• The Lathe accepts its torque through the Mandrel generated by machining
operations. No additional torque restraining devices are required.
• The Model 216B comes with a lifting host ring, and Lathe Stand.

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WEIGHT (APPROX.)
Machine without mandrel, tool modules, or motor: 119 lbs. (54.0kg)
3-Jaw Mandrel 51 lbs. (23.1 kg)
Tool Modules each 12 lbs. (5.4 kg)
Motor
Air: 17 lbs. (7.7 kg)
Hydraulic 31 lbs. (14.1 kg)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Air: 90 PSI (6.2 bar) @ 95 SCFM (2.7m³/min)
Hydraulic: 20gpm (1.3 l/s) @ 1250 psi (86.2 bar)
FEED RATE
.083” (2.1 mm) per rev of the Feed Handle
FEED TRAVEL
3.00” (76.2 mm)
MAX. ROTATING DIA
18.44" (468.5 mm)
CUTTING CAPACITIES
Basic Pipe Sizes
Schedule 5 through 160 for 6" pipe, schedules 10 through 160 for 16” pipe,
and all schedules of 8" through 14” pipe.
Basic Tube Sizes
Up to 1.50” (38.1 mm) wall tubing with a maximum O.D. of 16.00” (406.4 mm)
and a minimum I.D. of 5.18” (131.5 mm) may be beveled with the standard
mandrel.
Wall Thickness Capacity
Wall thickness of all standard pipe schedules 1.500” (38.1 mm) maximum in
the range listed. Tubing or pipe with a greater wall thickness may be handled
provided the I.D. is greater than 5.18” (131.5 mm) and the O.D. is less than
16.00” (406.4 mm). Contact Tri Tool for heavier wall procedures.
COUNTERBORING OPERATIONS
The tool will counterbore pipe and tubing with an I.D. range of 6”
(152.4 mm) to 16.00” (406.4 mm).
4. SPECIFICATIONS

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Figure: 2. Envelope Hydraulic
Figure 1: Envelope Air
18.44
468.5
MAX. ROTATION
34.31
871.4
16.54
420.1
16.19
411.3
14.54 - 11.54
[369.3 - 239.1]
3.00 (76.2mm)
AXIAL TRAVEL
3-JAW BLOCKS
(6" THRU 16" PIPE)
22.86
580.6
18.44
468.5
MAX. ROTATION
ON/OFF
SAFETY
LEVER
10.44
265.3
12.38
314.3
14.18 - 11.54
[369.3 - 293.1]
3.00 (76.2mm)
AXIAL TRAVEL
28.96
735.6
3-JAW BLOCKS
(6" THRU 16" PIPE)
LATHE STAND

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5. SETUP
5.1 GENERAL COMMENTS
Always read the operating instructions before you operate the Model 216B
BEVELMASTER®.
A FRL (Filter/Regulator/Lubricator) is required to protect the warranty on all TRI
TOOL INC. air driven tools.
The motor warranty is void if damage occurs from contaminated air or lack of
lubrication.
The FRL unit must be maintained as required. The frequency will depend on the
basic air supply. Keep the water trap drained, lter cleaned and the lubricator oil
reservoir lled so there's a drop of oil every two (2) to ve (5) seconds.
If the unit is to be left idle for 24 hours or more after being run on ‘wet’ air, squirt oil
into the air motor inlet and run the motor for two (2) to three (3) seconds.
This will prevent rusting and ‘freezing’ of the rotor vanes.
For Hydraulic Motors refer to their ‘Operator’s Manual’ for specics.
When the unit is operated in the vertical position, cutting head up, turn it upside
down and remove the chips and/or other debris after each cutting operation has
been completed.
Tool life may be severely shortened, unless chips and/or other debris are removed.
5.2 GETTING STARTED
1. Select the recommended jaw blocks and/or ramp set for the pipe size to be
machined. Refer to section 8, Jaw Blocks and Ramps.
2. Install the machine into the pipe. Verify that there is a clearance of 1/8” (3 mm)
minimum between the tool bit and the pipe face.
3. Tighten the mandrel draw nut refer to (Fig. #9) to force the jaw blocks out to the
inside diameter of the pipe or tube.
4. Install the mandrel stop into the end of the mandrel draw nut.
CAUTION
CAUTION: To avoid cutting the jaw blocks, install the mandrel
beyond the location of the nal end preparation.

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5. Remove the Lathe Stand from the Machine.
6. Select the tool bit(s) required to machine the pipe to the conguration desired.
Use of dull or improperly designed tool bits or tool bits not manufactured by
TRI TOOL INC. may result in poor performance and may constitute abuse of this
machine and therefore voids the TRI TOOL INC. factory warranty.
7. When performing any multiple machining operation such as facing, beveling, and/
or counterboring, install the counterbore tool bit to ‘lead’ the bevel tool bit.
8. Position the Tool Holder by loosening the tool holder lock down screws. Then
rotate the adjustment screw to move the tool holder up or down. Tighten the told
holder lock down screws when the tool holder is in position to prep the pipe (Fig #3).
9. Insert the tool bit(s) into the slot(s) in the tool holder(s).
10. The cutting edge of the tool bit(s) must be located on the radial centerline.
11. Ensure that none of the tool bits are installed backwards.
12. Tighten the tool bit set screws to secure the tool bit(s) to the tool holder(s).
13. Attach the Air Motor with proper air supply to the Model 216B.
14. Check that the lter/regulator/lubricator (FRL) is installed and set properly.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Do not operate the Machine without the mandrel stop
in place.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Do not operate the Machine with the Lathe Stand installed
on the Machine. The Lathe Stand mounted on the machine can
create pinch points if not removed.

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5.3 TOOL BIT INSTALLATION
Adjust the counterbore tool bit radially to control counterbore diameter.
Adjust the bevel tool bit radially to control the counterbore depth to the bevel
relationship.
Tool Bit
Cutting Edge
Tool Bit
Set Screws
Tool Holder
Adjustment Screw
Adjustment ScrewAdjustment Screw
Tool Holder
Lock Down Screw
Figure: 3. Tool Holder Nomenclature

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Figure: 4. Tool Bit Installation
Adjustment Screw
Beveling Tool Block
(Steel)
Counterboring Tool Block
(Aluminuml)
Facing Tool Block
(Aluminuml)
Set Screws
Refer to section 9, Standard Tool Bits to select the tool bits for the operation. Make
sure the Tool Bits(s) are installed in the correct Tool Block(s). This reduces Tool Bit
wear, Refer to Fig.4.

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2. Make sure that the cutting edge of the Beveling Tool Bit is along the Radial
Centerline of the Headstock, advance into the cut.
5.4 BEVEL/FACE TOOL BLOCK
The Bevel/Face Tool Block is designed with a 37.5° angle so that a Straight Tool
Bit may be used for beveling, refer to Fig. 6. When the 37.5° Facing Tool Bit is
used the Tool Bit height is adjustable.
Refer to Fig. 7 for a Tool Block with a Facing Tool Bit.
Install either the Compound Bevel Tool Bits, or J-Bevel Tool Bits, in this Tool
Block.
Rotation
Hex Wrench
Tool Bit
Tool Block
Set Screw
1. Make that the Tool Bit(s) sit ush against the Slot and then tighten the Locking
Set Screws. Refer to Fig. 5.
Figure: 5. Tool Bit Position in Slot

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Pipe
Tool Bit, Beveling
Model 216B
BEVELMASTER
Feed Handle
Mandrel Stop
Tool Bit Bevel
Figure: 6. Bevel
Pipe
Tool Bit, Facing
Model 216B
BEVELMASTER
Feed Handle
Mandrel Stop
Tool Bit Facing
Figure: 7. Facing

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5.5 COUNTERBORE TOOL BLOCK
The Counterbore Tool Block is designed with a 5° back angle to provide Tool Bit
clearance, refer to Fig. 8.
5.6 INSTALL JAW BLOCKS
Refer to section 8, Jaw Blocks, Ramps and Spacers, to select the Jaw Blocks for
the operation.
1. Set the Jaw Blocks into the Ramp Blocks and tighten them. If the Jaw Blocks
do not mount smoothly, check for burrs and remove them with a le.
2. Install the machine into the pipe. To avoid cutting the Jaw Blocks with the tool
bits during the machining operation, the Jaw Blocks on the Mandrel Head must
be installed beyond the nal end preparation location. Refer to Fig. 9.
3. Tighten the Draw Rod clockwise to force the Jaw Blocks out against the inside
diameter of the pipe.
4. Verify a minimum clearance of 1/8” (3 mm) between the Tool Bit(s) and the
pipe face as held by the Mandrel.
Figure: 8. Counterbore
Pipe
Tool Bit, Counterbore
Model 216B
BEVELMASTER
Feed Handle
Mandrel Stop
Tool Bit Counterbore

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6. MACHINING OPERATION
1. Depress the air motor trigger.
2. Rotate the ow valve at the air connection to adjust the cutting speed.
3. Rotate the feed handle clockwise to bring the tool bit(s) and pipe closer
together.
4. The machining operation begins when the rst tool bit contacts the pipe.
5. When the pipe end is not square to the pipe axis, the tool bit contacts only a
small segment of the pipe during each revolution.
Pipe
Jaw
Block
Final Prep
Location
Mandrel Stop
Mandrel
Draw Nut
Ramp
Block
Feed Handle
Tool Holder
Deadman
Switch
Flow Control Valve
CAUTION
CAUTION: Do not operate machine with lathe stand attached.
Figure: 9. Operation

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6. To avoid tool bit damage, use a slow feed rate until the tool bit(s) is in contact
with the pipe for at least one full revolution.
7. Continue rotating the feed handle clockwise until the end of the pipe is
completely machined.
8. The axial feed rate of the tool bit is .0023” (.06 mm) for each graduation or
.083” (2.11 mm) for each complete revolution of the feed handle.
9. Discontinue feed and allow the head to rotate one to three revolutions to
improve the nish of the prep surface.
10.Rotate the Feed Handle counterclockwise to separate the Tool Bit(s) from the
pipe.
11. Release the trigger to stop the head rotation.
12.Rotate the feed handle counterclockwise until the tool bit is 1/8” (3 mm)
minimum from the end of the pipe or tube.
13.Loosen the draw nut on the mandrel to release the mandrel from the pipe.
14.Remove the machine from the pipe.
15.Check to see if any of the Tool Bits are dull or broken. Damage or worn
Tool Bits result in increased feed pressure, visual observations, poor surface
nish, and such.