Tri Tool 576AC Sever Machine with Air Motor - Manual (Page 15)

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576AC SEVERMASTER TM with Air Motor
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 collet is loose on the pipe or tube.
Cutting fluid is required.
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 material on the pipe or tubing, which is
dulling the tool bit at the start of the cut.
The tool bit is incorrect for the material being cut.*
PROBLEM: The tool bit is diving and the SEVERMASTER TM is stalling:
The tool bit is dull, chipped, etc.
The tool holder adjustment slide is too loose.
The tool bit is over-extended.
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.
The cutting speed is incorrect.
The feed per revolution is too great.
PROBLEM: The tool holder is not feeding.
The cam feed knob roller clutch is broken.
The slide rails are too tight.
PROBLEM: There is a loss of air power.
The air supply pressure is too low.
The air filter is plugged.
The air supply line size is insufficient.
The air supply line is too long.
The water trap is full.
* Consult the factory for tool bit material recommendations for specialty pipe or tube
materials.
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