Setting The Thread Length; Setting The Thread Depth; Removing The Workpiece - Rothenberger ROPOWER 50 R Instrucciones De Uso

Use the thread-tapping head and the corresponding thread-tapping jaws that match the
thread size!
Secure the thread-tapping head correctly on the tool carriage.
Do not place the thread-tapping head directly and unprotected on the floor and handle it
with care!
Ensure that the thread-tapping oil runs on the thread-tapping jaws!
 Lower the thread-tapping head and insert the T handle, pressing in fully in the "B" direction
until the thread-tapping jaws engage in the working position.
 Switch on the machine with the pedal; turn the rotary handle clockwise so that the thread
jaws press onto the workpiece.
 Release the rotary handle when 2 to 3 thread turns are cut.
 The thread-tapping jaws open automatically via a longitudinal stop lever when the thread
has been fully cut.
 Switch off the machine by taking your foot off the safety pedal.
5.8

Setting the thread length

The thread length was set by the manufacturer but can be changed if required.
 Hold set pin with a slot screwdriver and loosen hex nut.
 Turning set pin toward "E", makes shorter threads and turning
toward "F" makes longer threads. The thread length will be
changed about 2mm by half turn.
Hold set pin with a slot screwdriver not to turn it and tighten

hex nut.
5.9

Setting the thread depth

 Set location plate to location block which is not for the size to
be adjusted.
 Loosen the screw and move location block to adjust the thread
depth.
Sliding toward "G" makes deeper threads and sliding toward

"H" makes shallower threads. The thread depth will change 1.5
to 2 mm threads by one scale.
With the aid of a measuring instrument, check the cut pipe for a tapered thread etc. and correct
the setting if necessary.
5.10

Removing the workpiece

The workpiece is damp and slippery from the thread-tapping oil. Carefully en-
sure that it does not slip out of your hands and drop onto your feet when you
remove it from the machine!
 Turn the feeder hand wheel anti clockwise and move back the tool carriage.
 Release the clamping chuck.
 Release the centring chuck and pull out the workpiece.
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