Rigid Industries Automatic Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine 535-A Manual De Usuario
Checking Thread Length
(Figure 12)
1. Thread is cut to proper length when end of pipe is
flush with edge of dies (Figure 12A).
2. Die head is adjustable to obtain proper thread diam-
eter. If possible, threads should be checked with a
thread ring gage (Figure 12B). A proper thread is
cut when end of pipe is plus or minus one turn of
being flush with face of ring gage.
thread ring gage (Figure 12B). A proper thread is
cut when end of pipe is plus or minus one turn of
being flush with face of ring gage.
Figure 12 – Checking Thread Length
No. 819 Nipple Chuck and
No. 839 Adapter Kit
No. 839 Adapter Kit
Installation
(Figure 13)
Figure 13
1. The machine utilizes No. 819 Nipple Chuck and
existing size adapter. Mounting requires No. 839
Adapter Kit.
Adapter Kit.
Ridge Tool Company
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Installing Dies in
Model 816/817 Die Heads
Model 816/817 Die Heads
The Semi-Automatic Die Head (Figure 11) for right
hand threads requires four sets of dies to thread pipe
ranging from
hand threads requires four sets of dies to thread pipe
ranging from
1
/
8
″
through 2
″
. One set of dies is required
for each of the following pipe size ranges: (
1
/
8
″),
(
1
/
4
″
and
3
/
8
″
), (
1
/
2
″
and
3
/
4
″)
and (1
″
through 2
″
). Bolt threading
requires a separate set of of dies for each bolt size.
1. Depress handle so that camplate rests (Figure 11 –
Model 816/817 Die Head) against the stop. (As
shown).
shown).
2. Lay the Die Head down flat on a table or bench with
the numbers facing up.
3. Pull up on the plunger knob and push the handle all
the way to the left.
4. Select the correct dies for the size desired. (Size
marked on the back end or face of the dies.)
5. Numbers on the Dies must correspond with those on
the Die Head Slots. Insert Dies to the line marked on
the Dies – numbered edge up.
the Dies – numbered edge up.
6. Rotate the handle back to the right so that the plunger
knob pops back down flush against the Die Head.
7. To set or adjust for desired size loosen the screw for
the desired position block size, move the block to the
right to make it Under-Size and to the left to make it
Over- Sized. When setting blocks for new dies start
with the position block on the middle mark and
adjust from there.
right to make it Under-Size and to the left to make it
Over- Sized. When setting blocks for new dies start
with the position block on the middle mark and
adjust from there.
Figure 11 – Semi-Automatic Die Head
535 Automatic Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
W
W
D
D
D
Die
Pipe
Die
Pipe
A - Full Width Die Thread
Starting to Cut Thread
Flush
(Basic Size)
One Turn Large
(Maximum Size)
One Turn Small
(Minimum Size)
(Minimum Size)
Thin Ring
Gage
Completed Thread
Die Flush
With End
of Pipe
B - Checking Threads Within Pipe Gage
Handle
Plunger Knob
Size Stop