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Pipe-Notch tooling will provide a distortion and burr free,notch cut
to mild steel pipe and tube stock. Common use of this tooling is
in the fabrication of saddle connections for motorcycle and race
car tube frames, tube fences etc. Please review the capacity labels
listed in the Ironworker Accessories speci cations as well as posi-
tioned at the Pipe-Notching Station.
Setup
Pipe Notch tooling ts within the open station of the machine. A Pipe-
Notch tooling assembly includes one push block, one top notcher die,
one bottom notcher die and a die table. Pipe Notch Tooling for the 100
Ton Deluxe and 120 Ton Ironworkers also includes a slug chute. The
top die is mounted within a spring loaded guide housing mounted to the
die table. The bottom die attaches to the face of the guide housing and
is machined with a saddle to aid in centering and guiding pipe sections
into the die housing. The moving “center” of the Ironworker, pushes on
the top Pipe-Notch blade via the accessory push block. If ordered as a
factory installed option, your Pipe Notcher assembly is setup for immedi-
ate operation. If ordered as an option, the open cavity of the machine
must be cleared of any existing tooling, material or debris prior to tooling
installation. To setup your Pipe-Notching station please observe the fol-
lowing steps.
Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop / off button
or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.
Install the push block:
1. Remove all tooling and guarding from the open station.
2. Install the push block supplied with the Pipe-Notcher assembly to
the moving center of the Ironworker. Secure the push block with
bolts provided.
Install the Pipe notcher Assembly:
1. Place the Pipe-Notcher assembly on the Ironworker support table
with the bottom die pointing away from the machine.
2. Loosely secure the table from the underside of the base with four
1/2” bolts and washers (provided).
3. Check for push block and top die alignment by powering on the
machine and slowly inching down the push block to meet the top
die with the foot pedal. Power the machine off.
4. In the event that the push block and top die are not aligned,
simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the table to be
moved to center the push block centerline to the top blade. When
aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.
5. Power the machine on and jog the center down. The pipe dies will
close or bypass each other. The push block should not come in
contact with the die housing.
Safe Operation
Observe the following guidelines when operating the Pipe-Notch tooling.
• Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling as
described in the Ironworker speci cations or listed at the tooling
station.
• Keep the Pipe Notch tooling clean. When dirt or metal chips accu-
mulate, remove 5/16-18 x 1/2” limit screw located in the center
at the rear of punch. Lift out punch holder and two springs. Clean
holder with solvent or kerosene.
• Check Pipe Notcher blade clearance and alignment at every
tooling change, maintenance cycle or extended notcher operation.
Maintain .010 clearance between notcher blades at all times.
Failure to maintain clearance will damage blades and support
pockets.
• Do not stack material to cut in the Pipe-Notcher station.
• Perform complete notch operations only – partial notch cuts may
jam the drop off side of the tooling and could result in breakage
and operator injury.
• Use notching aids when working with small items at the notcher
station.
Pipe Notcher Operation
1. Clear the feed table of the Pipe-Notcher station of any tools or
debris prior to powering the machine on.
2. Turn machine on. The top notcher die will be in the neutral position.
Push the material into the blade area. Position your material to the
desired cut.
3. Clear your hands from the working area and press the foot pedal to
activate the Pipe Notcher station. When the cut is complete, release
the foot pedal to automatically return the top notcher die to the
neutral position.
Optional Tooling - Pipe Notcher
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