Product Name: Power Threading Tool Assembly (Part No. 301063-1)

Description:
This component is a specialized power threading tool assembly designed for cutting precision high-pressure (HP) threads onto waterjet tubing . It is specifically engineered for use with an electric power drill (3/8-inch or 1/2-inch variable speed) to rapidly and accurately create the male threads required on the ends of stainless steel high-pressure tubing .

The tool is a critical part of the high-pressure plumbing preparation process. After a tube end has been coned (shaped into a 60-degree sealing cone), this threading die is used to cut the UNF (Unified National Fine) threads needed to secure the high-pressure gland nut and fitting . Power threading is the standard method for production environments or larger tube sizes (e.g., 9/16"), as it significantly speeds up the fabrication of custom-length high-pressure lines compared to hand threading .

Applications:

• Cutting new high-pressure (HP) threads onto 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, or 9/16-inch waterjet tubing (specific size depends on the die installed in the tool).

• Used during the installation of new high-pressure piping runs or when replacing damaged HP tubing.

• Essential for fabricating custom-length high-pressure lines for intensifier pumps and cutting head assemblies .

• Utilized in maintenance shops for preparing replacement high-pressure hoses.

Features:

• Power-Driven Efficiency: Designed to be chucked into a standard variable-speed drill, allowing for rapid threading (typically turning counter-clockwise) with steady pressure .

• Precision Die: Contains a high-speed steel threading die (e.g., 1/4-20, 3/8-16, or 9/16-18) machined to exacting standards for a perfect fit with waterjet fittings .

• Durable Construction: Manufactured from hardened materials to withstand the high torque of power tools and abrasive stainless steel tubing .

• Tube Vise Integration: Designed to work in conjunction with a tube vise (e.g., P/N 05108774) which holds the tubing securely during the threading process to ensure a straight cut .

Maintenance:

Operational Guidelines:

• Lubrication (Critical): Apply a generous amount of medium-weight cutting oil (preferably with high sulfur content) to the tube end and the die frequently and liberally throughout the cutting operation. This cools the tool, reduces friction, and ensures a clean thread .

• Speed Control: Use a variable speed drill; do not operate at excessive speeds. Apply steady, firm pressure against the tube end while the threads are being cut. If the drill stalls, immediately reverse the tool to clear chips .

• Tool Removal: To remove the tool, reverse the direction of the drill (or turn the tool counter-clockwise) and unthread it from the finished tube.

• Chip Management: Failure to maintain adequate lubricant or allowing chips to build up inside the die will result in poor thread quality, galling of the tubing, or breakage of the tool.

Tool Care:

• Cleaning: After each use, thoroughly clean the machining chips from the die and the body of the tool before storing or using it on another tube .

• Inspection: Regularly inspect the cutting edges of the internal die for dullness, chipping, or wear. A dull die will produce rough threads that will leak under high pressure.

• Storage: Store the tool in a dry, clean environment. Apply a light coat of oil to the die to prevent rust.