TOOLOTS RM-18 Bead Rotary Machine User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- TOOLOTS
Table of Contents
RM-18 Bead Rotary Machine
Product Information
BEAD ROTARY MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL
The Bead Rotary Machine is a hand-operated tool that can form sheet metal up to 18 gauge thickness mild steel or equivalent. The machine is made up of cast iron and steel, ensuring minimum deflection of the workpiece during forming operations. It comes with six die sets that allow for various operations such as wiring, edging, ogee bead, single bead, and elbow edging.
Main Technical Specification
- Model: RM-18
- Max. The capacity of Mild Steel: 18 Gauge (1.2mm)
- Throat Depth: 18″ (457mm)
- Six Pairs of Dies: 1/16″, 1/8″, 1/4″ step dies and 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″ bead dies
- Die Sizes: 1.6mm, 3.2mm, 6.35mm step dies 6.35mm, 9.5mm, 12.7mm bead dies
- Packing Size (L x W x H): 28-47/64 x 10-7/16 x 5- 1/8 (730mm x 265mm x 130mm)
- Net Weight: 57.3 lbs (26 kg)
- Shipping Weight: 59.5 lbs (27 kg)
Product Usage Instructions
Before using the Bead Rotary Machine, read and understand all instructions provided in the manual. Follow the basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Work Area
- Operate in a safe work environment, keep your work area clean, well-lit, and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
- Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
- Store unused tools properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage. Lock tools away and keep out of the reach of children.
Installation and Caution
Follow these instructions to install the Bead Rotary Machine:
- Check whether all parts are fully equipped and not damaged according to the parts list or part figure.
- Mount the machine on a table clamp or specific stand (not supplied). Make sure to provide clearance for crank am rotation area.
- Leave plenty of room around the machine for easy operating, in order to avoid injury.
- Remove the anti-rust grease on processing surfaces and some parts included kerosene.
Take note of the following cautionary measures:
- Read the manual before operation and make yourself understand its structure and principle completely.
- Do not operate the material width and thickness than table list max. range.
- Do not force the rotary machine. It will do the job better and more safety at the rate for which it was intended.
- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
- Do not touch the bead roller during operation.
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing. Do not operate any machinery when you are tired.
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The operator must
follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage
to the equipment.
HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A
notice is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury or
loss of life if certain instructions are not followed.
DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will
result in severe personal injury or loss of life if the proper precautions are
not taken.
WARNING! This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that
could result in severe personal injury or loss of life if the proper
precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may
result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE! This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice
will result in equipment or property damage, but not personal injury.
WORK AREA
- 1. Operate in a safe work environment, Keep your work area clean, well‐ lit and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
3. Store unused tools properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage. Lock tools away and keep out of the reach of children.
Usage
- 1. This bead roller Rotary machine is hand operated and will form sheet metal up to 18 Gauge thickness mild steel (or equivalent). The Rotary machine is constitute of cast iron and steel, and ensuing minimum deflection of the work piece dung forming operations. Six die sets are included, allowing the following operation to be performed wiring, edging, ogee bead, single bead, and elbow edging.
Main technical specification
| Model | RM‐ 18 |
|---|
Max. Capacity of Mild Steel
| 18 Gauge
1.2mm
Throat Depth
| 18”
457mm
Six Pairs of Dies
| 1/16″, 1/8″, 1/4″ step dies and 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″ bead dies
1.6mm, 3.2mm, 6.35mm step dies 6.35mm, 9.5mm, 12.7mm bead dies
Packing Size (L x W x H)
| 28‐47/64” x 10‐7/16” x 5‐ 1/8”
730mm x 265mm x 130mm
Net Weight
| 57.3 lbs
26 kg
Shipping Weight
| 59.5 lbs
27 kg
Installation and caution
Installation
- Please check whether the part of this machine are fully equipped and not damaged according to the parts list or part figure.
- This machine should be mounted on table clamp or specific stand (not supplied), Be sure to provide clearance for crank am rotation area.
- Please leave plenty room around the machine for your easy operating, in order to avoid injury.
- Please remove the anti‐ rust grease on processing surfaces and some parts included kerosene.
- Caution
- Please read the manual before operation and make yourself understand its structure and principle completely.
- Please don’t operate the material width and thickness than table list max. range.
- Do not force the rotary machine. It will do the job better and more safety at the rate for which it was intended.
- Do not over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
- Please don’t touch the bead roller during operation.
- Stay alert watch what you are dong Do not operate any machinery when you are tired.
Operation
- Select the die set required for the operation to be performed.
- Place spacer’s dies and retaining nuts onto the driving and driven shafts Tighten the retaining nuts with wrench provided.
- Adjust the position of the upper die according to thickness of the work piece by using the adjusting handle.
Maintenance
- Keep tools clean for better and safer performance Keep handle dry, clean. Check for damaged parts, before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it would operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment and binding of moving parts, any broken pans or mounting fixtures, and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual.
- All exposed iron surfaces should be coated with light oil to prevent rusting Use a multi-purpose or bearing grease for lubrication.
- The adjusting block should be greased.
- Oil the driving shaft through the oil ports monthly.
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