Tri Tool 304 Collet Adapter Kit - Manual (Page 13)

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Collet Adapter Kit, 304
92-0776 : Orig. 980903
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem: The Tool Bit Chatters
Probable causes:
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
Probable causes:
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
Probable causes:
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.
The cutting speed is incorrect
Problem: The pipe or tube is slipping in the Collet.
Probable causes:
The clamping pressure is not tight enough.
Scale and/or other foreign material is present on the pipe or tube.
Weld seams, swelling, or bumps are preventing full contact of the Collet.
Dull tool bits are causing extra force in the axial and/or radial direction.