Troubleshooting – Tri Tool 600RBL and 600SB Series OD Tracking Module User Manual
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Model 600 SB and RBL OD Tracking Module
92-0732 Rev. 131009
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
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 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
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 Tool Bit is diving and the Clamshell is stalling
The Tool Bit is dull, chipped, etc.
The Tool Holder adjustment slide is too loose.
The parting Tool Bit is leading the beveling Tool Bit too much for proper chip
clearance.
The Tool Bit is over-extended.
The Tool Holder is over-extended.
The main bearing pre-load is too loose.
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.