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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.
Grease the pressure block between the tool and the upper arm every two hours of operation.
Apply oil to the blades before the first cut and every 10-15 cuts, thereafter.
Since the rod shear requires a short stroke (approximately 1/2 inch (12mm) and takes no slug, it can be
operated at any practical location under the upper arm.
CAUTION: 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. Failure to set the stroke of the machine
will damage the tool.
7.2B ROD SHEAR OPERATION
Oil the blades before starting and every 10 to 15 cuts, thereafter. 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 DROPOFF
SIDE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO OTHER PERSONNEL
AND DAMAGE TO THE TOOL. ALWAYS REMOVE THE ROD SHEAR WHEN IT IS NOT
IN USE.
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