Page 40
7.2 ROD SHEAR
The rod shear is a component tool designed to shear sections of solid round and square stock. It has 9
round cavities that range from 1/4 to 1-1/4 inches (6 to 30mm) and one square cavity that has the
capacity 1/4 to 1 inch (6 to 25mm). The selector switch must be in the SHEAR position to operate this
tool.
7.2A ROD SHEAR INSTALLATION
SEE FIGURE 15 ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
The rod shear mounts in the tool station under the upper arm and is held in place with finger clamps.
Since the rod shear requires a short stroke (approximately 1/2 inch (12mm) and has no slug, it can be
operated at any practical location under the upper arm.
To prevent damage to the tool, the stroke of the machine must be set when using the rod shear.
Set the upstroke of the machine so that the workpiece easily slides through the tool.
Set the down stroke so that the cut can be made with a minimum amount of stroke.
7.2B ROD SHEAR OPERATION
Oil the blades before starting and every 10 to 15 cuts, thereafter.
Grease the slider block between the upper arm and the tool every two hours of operation.
On all round sizes, select the proper cavity for the size being sheared.
In the square cavity there is a kick-up bolt adjustment.
Adjust this bolt so that the workpiece will just feed under the bolt and remains horizontal to the shear.
⌦
CAUTION: WHEN SHEARING SHORT PIECES OR NIPPING THE ENDS OF THE ROD,
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN SO THAT THE SLUGS DO NOT BUILD UP IN THE DROP-OFF
SIDE. IF SLUGS BUILD UP IN THE DROP-OFF SIDE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF
INJURY TO OTHER PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO THE TOOL. REMOVE THE ROD
SHEAR WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE.
To Next Page
Loading...
