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7.8 PIPE NOTCHER
The Pipe Notcher is a component tool designed to saddle cut pipe or tubing for applications such as
railings. There are notchers available to notch angles in pipe and tubing, also. For prices and
availability, contact your local dealer or the factory.
7.8A PIPE NOTCHER INSTALLATION
SEE FIGURE 22 ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
The pipe notcher (A) can be installed in either the punch station or under the upper arm.
When installed on the tool table, the selector switch must be in the SHEAR position.
When installed in the punch station, the selector switch must be in the PUNCH position.
When installing the notcher in the punch station, remove the die holder and the stripper.
Install the pusher (F) on the punch ram, using the #45 punch retaining nut (C).
Set the notcher (A) on the bolster with the cutting die facing either left or right and align the slug hole
in the notcher with the hole in the bolster. Anchor the tool with the M-16 bolt (D) provided.
To mount the notcher (A) on the tool table, attach the riser (B), the pusher (E) and the rocker cap (H)
to the tool and align the slug hole in the tool with the slug hole in the tool table. Anchor the tool to the
tool table with the finger clamp (G).
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CAUTION: WITH THE TOOL MOUNTED IN EITHER STATION, IT IS NECESSARY TO
SET THE DOWNSTROKE OF THE MACHINE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE TOOL.
THE UPPER DIE SHOULD NOT PASS THE LOWER DIE BY MORE THAN 1/32 OF AN
INCH (.7MM).
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