TM 9-243
TYPES AND USES
TUBE CUTTERS
Tube cutters have a cutting blade (1), guide rollers (2),
and an adjusting screw (3). Some cutters have a
reaming blade attached to the frame of the cutter. Tube
cutters can cut from 1/8 inch through 2-5/8 inches
tubing. They can cut copper, aluminum, or brass tubing.
FLARING TOOL
Flaring tools are of two basic types, single and double.
They are used to put flares in soft tubing. The single
flaring tool consists of a split die block, a locking clamp
with compressor screw and a cone which forms a 45
degree flare on the end of the tube. The screw has a T-
handle. The die block is constructed to be used on the
following outside diameter tubing: 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16,
3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4 inch. The double flaring tool
consists of a split die block, a locking clamp with
compressor screw, adapters for turning tube edge, and a
cone which forms a 45 degree flare on the end of the
tube. The screw has a T-handle.
USING A FLARING TOOL
1.
Loosen die block clamp screws (1), and open
die block clamp (2).
2.
Insert tubing to be flared (3) into die block
clamp.
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