Split Frame Manual Rev 2
Split Frame Manual Rev 2
Split Frame Manual Rev 2
2077 Burkett Rd., Rock Hill, S.C. 29730 (803) 325-2341 Fax (803) 329-7755
www.aggressive-equipment.com
Section 1
Section 2
Equipment
Section 3
Setup
1. Severing Work Piece
2. Counter Boring Work Piece
3. Beveling Work Piece
Section 4
General Maintenance
1. Split Frame
2. Tool Slide
3. Air Caddy
Section 5
Section 1
Introduction and Safety
Aggressive Equipments split frame is rigid, versatile and operator friendly. Our solid steel frame
allows for heavy cutting to achieve a decrease in cutting time. Our machine can be used on thin
wall or heavy wall pipe, flanges, 90s and reducers. All of Aggressive Equipments split frames have
the following capabilities: sever and bevel with form tooling, bevel with signal point attachment,
miter, counter bore, and deep bore turning. After using our equipment, we are sure you will agree
it is the best on the market today.
When equipment is being handled and in use, personnel must stay away from pinch points
to avoid injury.
Use caution while equipment is cutting. Chips coming off of work piece may be hot and
sharp.
Improper use of split frame can result in equipment failure and injury to personnel.
2. Personnel should always wear personal protection equipment including, but not limited to
the following:
Long pants
Safety glasses
Hearing protection
Section 2
Equipment
Equipment Break Down and Definitions
A. Frame: The frame is made up of two main parts that split in the middle to attach to any inline work piece. These two parts are the base ring and the gear ring. The base ring is a
stationary ring that is mounted to the work piece. This ring contains the guards, motor
housing, trip slot and positioning legs. The gear ring is the half that will rotate to perform the
cutting action. This ring contains the bearings, driven gear and tool slide placement slot.
B. Locating Pads: The locating pads are used to attach the base ring to the work piece.
They are made in two different configurations. The first is the flat bottom, which is used
for mounting to a straight work piece. These come in four sizes: standard, 1, 2and 3.
The next configuration is the pointed pad. It is used for setting up on odd shaped work
pieces such as 90s, valves and mitering. These come in four sizes: standard, 1, 2and 3.
C. Tool Slide: The tool slide is used to feed the cutting blades into the work piece. The
standard size is a 5 slide. They also come in 3, 4 and 6 sizes. Your application will
determine the size you will need to use. The 3 and 4 slides are generally used for low
clearance or thin wall. The 5 slides offer 3 of travel for medium wall cut-offs. The 6
slides are used for heavy wall cut-offs.
D. Counter Bore Attachment: The counter bore attachment is used for prepping the I.D. of a
work piece or for doing single point work such as flange facing. This attachment bolts
directly onto the tool slide.
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E. Trip Assembly: The trip assembly is used to engage the star wheel of the tool slide to
feed the tool into the work piece. It is bolted onto the back of the base ring at the proper
height in relation to the star wheel of the tool slide. This allows for accurate engagement.
F. Motor Mount: The motor mount is used to attach the drive motor.
G. Motor: There are three motors that can be used with our split frame.
Air motor- 100psi / 100cfm of air pressure (right angle, standard duty)
(shown in picture)
H. Air Caddy: The air caddy consist of a filter, pressure gauge and oiler.
I. Toolbox: The toolbox contains all of the hand tools required for the set up of a split
frame.
Section 3
Setup
1. Horizontal Run (pipe cut-off)
Note - The split frame should be inspected to make sure all parts needed are present and free
of excess oil before work begins. All guards must be in place before the split frame can be
operated.
Note - Before placing the split frame on the pipe the correct locating pads should be chosen.
Example: If the pipe being cut is 20 O.D. and the machine being used is a SF2014 (this
machine has a 21 I.D.), the correct locating pad is the standard pad (S). If the same machine
were to be used on an 18 O.D. pipe, the proper locating pad would be the 1 pad (1).
Split Frame Sizes
Pipe
Size
(O.D.)
2.375
2.875
3.5
4.5
5.563
6.625
8.625
10.75
12.75
10
12
14
14
16
18
16
18
20
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
Pipe
Size
(O.D.)
38
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
40
42
44
46
48
48
50
52
50
52
62
70
80
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
S
S
74
76
78
80
5. Place the top half of the split frame (half with the motor mount) on top of the work
piece. The gear ring should be facing cut line.
6. Lift the bottom half of the split frame up to match the top half. Once in place, the swing
bolts on the bottom half of base ring should be latched to the top half and tightened. The
gear ring also has two bolts at the split that must be tightened.
7. Pull the shipping pins out of the gear ring (x2). There will be one pin per half. Once the
pins are removed from the split frame the gear ring will be able to rotate.
8. The tool slides should be bolted onto the split frame. The slides are fastened to the split
frame using 5/16-18 x 5/8 SHCS provided in the toolbox. The tool holder may be set
at various heights, but both slides must be set at the same height on split frame. If they
are not set to the same height the trip assembly will not be able to engage with both
slides properly. Insert a 1/4 cut-off blade into one slide. Use the cut-off blade to
roughly set the split frame to the cut line. The leg bolts should be tightened to the pipe
to maintain position. While the leg bolts are being tightened, roughly square and center
the split frame.
9. Once the split frame is positioned to the cut line, final squaring and centering must
be done. The leg bolts are positioned 90 apart so that the equipment can be properly
aligned to the work piece. To align the split frame to the work piece, opposing legs are
used to work together. In our set up, the motor mount is at 0 or top dead center and the
leg bolts are at 45, 135, 225 and 315 from 0. The leg bolts at 45 and 225 we will
call group A and the leg bolts at 135 and 315 we will call group B.
To square and center the split frame to the work piece, make sure that group A leg
bolts are snug. Loosen group B so that the split frame can be rotated along the axis of
the work piece. Use the machinist square provided in the toolbox to insure that the
split frame is square to the work piece. This must be checked at the locating pad area.
Both sides of group B must be checked. Snug the leg bolts in group B to maintain
your position. Measure the distance at group A locating pads from the O.D. of pipe
to the I.D. of the split frame. Adjust group A leg bolts to even measurements on each
side. Once group A is centered, tighten the leg bolts in group B. Repeat this
process with opposite legs until the split frame is square and centered.
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10. Make sure all of the leg bolts are tight before any steps are continued. If the leg bolts
are not tight, the split frame may move during cutting.
11. Set cut-off blades.
The tool holder of the slide should be raised to its highest point. Tool holder of the
slide is raised by rotating the 9/16 hex on the front side of the gearbox at the top
of the slide. A speed wrench and 9/16 socket are provided in the toolbox.
A 3/16 cut-off blade should be placed into one tool holder. Allow the 3/16 sever
blade to touch the work piece. Snug the bolts in the tool holder cover plate to hold
the blade in place. Rotate the gear ring by hand CCW around the work piece.
This will set the cut-off blade to the highest point that it needs to be. Tighten the
bolts in the cover plate to hold the blade firmly.
Caution - When rotating the gear ring, avoid placing hands and fingers in pinch
points.
Insert a 1/4 cut-off blade into the opposite tool holder 1/8 - 3/16 further from the
work piece than the 3/16 cut-off blade. Tighten the bolts in the cover plate.
12. Set the trip assembly to the correct height so that the slides and trip assembly work together
properly. The trip assembly is attached with a 3/8 shoulder bolt that is provided in the
toolbox.
The gear ring should be rotated to check each tool slides star wheel alignment
with the trip assembly.
Caution - When rotating the gear ring, avoid placing hands and fingers in pinch
points.
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13. To install the motor, insert the motor shaft into the opening of the motor mount housing. Set
the motor at the desired angle and tighten the two motor mount screws into the housing.
The motor mount screws are provided in the toolbox.
14. Connect the air whip to the motor and air caddy. Extensions can be placed between
the air whip and air caddy if the air caddy cannot be located within 10 of work area.
Extension must not exceed 50 in length. The air whip must be attached to the
discharge side of the air caddy. The air supply must be attached to the supply side.
Note- Before connecting the air supply to the air caddy, make sure motor hand lever is
not engaged. This could cause the SF to rotate unexpectedly, which could injure
personnel.
The oil level of the air caddy should be checked before the air supply is attached.
Supply Side
Discharge Side
15. Engage the trip assembly. The trip assembly is engaged by rotating the handle to the
up position. The trip should be engaged before the motor is started.
16. Start the air motor by squeezing the hand lever on the motor.
Note - Rotating equipment can cause injury to personnel.
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17. Once the work piece has been severed, release the hand lever of the motor.
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2. The split frame should be aligned to the I.D. of the work piece so that the counter bore
prep is even.
Centering Split Frame to the I.D.
Insert the counter bore tool into the counter bore tool holder (cutting edge toward
work piece). The counter bore tool must protrude out far enough to allow all of the
cutting edge and relief angle to be exposed. Tighten the cover plate to hold the tool.
Use the hand wheel on the back of the counter bore attachment to feed the tool
inside the work piece to about ~. The tool must not touch the I.D. of the work
piece during set up. If the tool is touching the I.D. of the work piece, rotate the 9/16
hex on the tool slide gearbox counter clockwise to feed the tool slide tool block
towards the work piece.
Center the split frame to the I.D. of the pipe by adjusting the leg bolts. Measure from
the counter bore tool to the I.D. of the pipe. The tool slide should be in line with
one of the legs of the split frame when the measurement is taken. Opposing legs
of the split frame are used to center the split frame from side to side.
3.
Next, bring the counter bore tool to the work piece by rotating 9/16 hex on the tool
slide gearbox clockwise. The I.D. of the work piece maybe out of round. The counter
bore tool should be touched off at the smallest I.D. dimension.
4.
Rotate the hand wheel of the counter bore attachment clockwise to retract the tool from
the work piece.
5.
To increase the cut of the tool in the counter bore attachment, rotate the tool slide star
wheel clockwise. Each revolution of the star wheel will move the tool block .008.
6.
7.
8.
As the split frame rotates, feed the counter bore tool into the work piece by turning the
hand wheel counter clockwise. Feed the tool to the desired depth. Then retract the tool
by turning the hand wheel clockwise.
9.
Repeat steps 5 and 8 until the I.D. measurement is to the desired size.
10. Remove the counter bore attachment when the counter bore is complete.
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Note The motor must be removed before setting up to bevel the work piece.
Note - If counter boring was not done, refer to Part 2, steps 1 and 2 to center the split
frame to the I.D. of the work piece. Centering the split frame to the I.D. of the work
piece will produce a more even land when the beveling process is complete.
1. Only one tool slide is required when beveling. Raise the tool slide tool block if it is not
in the up position.
2. In our set up, the bevel that will be cut is a 37/10 compound bevel.
3. Attach the cover plate to the tool block so that the bevel tool can be locked into place.
Insert the bevel tool into the 1/2 slot in the tool block. Tighten the bolts to lock the
bevel tool in place. The standard bevel tool will bevel up to 1 ~ wall thickness. Set
the bevel tool so that all of cutting surface of tool is outside of the tool block
towards the work piece. The bevel tool should not be touching the work piece.
4. Engage the trip assembly. If the tool slide has been moved since the severing process, it
must be checked for proper alignment with the trip assembly.
5. Attach the motor to the motor mount.
6. Start the motor.
7. Once the beveling process is complete, turn off the motor.
8. Remove the split frame from the work piece and clean. Equipment should be
returned to the shipping container or staged for the next job.
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Section 4
General Maintenance
1. Split Frame
The split frame body consists of many parts; all of which are important to the over all
performance of the split frame. The equipment will have a premature life span and
decreased performance if it is not maintained properly.
1. The split frame has four main body parts: two base ring halves and two gear ring halves.
2. The base ring has three major parts: the V groove, motor mount and leg assemblies.
The V groove is where the V bearings on the gear ring ride. The gear ring
should be removed from the base ring after each use to remove any chips that may
collect inside the split frame. Chips in the split frame can scar the V groove and
damage the riding surface of the V bearings. Apply a light film of oil to the V
groove.
The leg assemblies should be operated and cleaned of any chips. If the legs
become scarred, it can cause the legs to be hard to move and reduce the rigidity of
the split frame. A light film of oil should be applied to the leg assemblies.
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The motor mount may also collect chips. It is important to remove the housing
cover and remove any chips from around the gear. Chips lodged in the gears may
cause damage to the gear teeth.
3. The gear ring has 2 major areas that must be checked, the gear and the bearings.
The gear of the gear ring is very important to the operation of the split frame. It is
imperative that the gear be properly cleaned of chips and inspected for wear or
damage. After cleaning and inspection, a light coat of oil should be applied.
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The split frame bearings are V shaped. This allows the bearing to properly ride on
the ground V groove of the base. Bearings must be cleaned and inspected for wear
and damage during cleaning of the machine. The bearings that are used in our split
frames are sealed and do not require any greasing. If the bearings appear worn or the
seals damaged, then the bearings should be replaced.
2. Tool Slides
The tool slide is composed of 3 major parts: the slide base, the tool holder and the gearbox.
1. Slide Base - The slide base is used to attach the slide assembly to the split frame.
It is also used as a guide system for the tool holder. It is important to clean the slide
base of any chips after each use. Chips may scar the slide base wear surfaces. This will
cause the tool holder to have difficulty traveling down the slide base.
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2. Tool Holder - The tool holder is used to hold the cutting tool in position during the
cutting process. It should be cleaned of any chips after each tool change and before it is
placed back into the storage container.
3. Gearbox - The gearbox is comprised of 7 main parts: gearbox, lead screw, star
wheel cap nut, star wheel trip cam, spur gear, bronze washer and (2) needle trust
bearing assemblies. All of these parts must work together for the gearbox to feed
the tool holder properly.
A. Gearbox - The gearbox houses all of the other parts listed above.
B. Lead Screw - This part feeds the tool holder up and down the slide base.
C. Star Wheel Cap Nut - The star wheel cap nut is used to retain the star wheel in
the gearbox.
D. Star Wheel Trip Cam - This part serves a dual purpose. It engages with the trip
assembly and rotates the spur gear. The star wheel portion should be checked
for wear and tightness.
E. Spur Gear - The spur gear is connected to the lead screw and engages with
the star wheel trip cam. It should be inspected for wear. Make sure that the
nylock nut that holds it to the lead screw is tight.
F. Needle Trust Bearing Assembly - These are located on top and bottom of the
gearbox. One is between the cap nut and gearbox and the other is between the
gearbox and star wheel. They should be inspected and greased every 100 hours of
use or if they have been exposed to a harsh environment. Each bearing is
enclosed between two hardened washers.
G. Bronze Washer - This part is between the lead screw and the gearbox. Its
purpose is to provide a replaceable area of wear between the lead screw and the
gearbox. It should be measured to inspect the amount of wear and should be
replaced if it measures below .100 thick.
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3. Air Caddy
The life of the air motor depends on the quality of air that it is supplied with. The air caddy
system that is supplied with our split frame is designed to deliver the best possible quality air
to the air motor. The air caddy is comprised of 5 parts: filter, regulator, pressure gauge, oiler
and housing.
1. Filter - The filter should remove almost all water and foreign materials in the
supply air. To clean or change the filter, remove the reservoir and unscrew the
baffle plate. If cleaning, the filter should be cleaned and blown dry from the inside out.
2. Regulator - The regulator allows for adjustment to the amount of pressure and air flow
to the air motor
3. Pressure Gauge - The pressure gage allows the operator to check the air pressure at the
work area.
4. Oiler - The oiler should be set to approximately 10 drips of oil in sight glass per minute.
The sight glass is located on top of the oilier. To fill oil reservoir, simply remove the
reservoir and fill or by using the opening located on top of the unit under the plastic oil
filter screw.
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20
Part Number
Qty.
Description
FHSCS1/4-20x1-1/2
SF-0002
SF-0003
SHCS3/8-16x1
3/8-16 x 1 SHCS
SF-0019
SF-0010
BP-0003
EP-04-01
EBS-0001
DowelPin-AS3/8Dx1L
SHCS3/8-16x1-1/4
10
SH-0002
11
SHCS3/8-16x2-1/2
12
SHCS3/8-16x2
13
SH-0003
14
SH-0001
15
SF-0013
Shipping Pin
SF-0018
SF-0012
**
GR-0001
GR-0003
19
SF-0014
20
**
5
6
7
16
17
18
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**Note: These parts are not interchangeable. Use part numbers as follows:
Split Frame
4
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
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Part Number
Description
GC-0004
Gearbox Cover
GB-0004
Gearbox
GC-0006
Gearbox Cover
GB-0006
Gearbox
GC-0008
Gearbox Cover
GB-0008
Gearbox
GC-0010
Gearbox Cover
GB-0010
Gearbox
GC-0012
Gearbox Cover
GB-0012
Gearbox
GC-0014
Gearbox Cover
GB-0014
Gearbox
GC-0016
Gearbox Cover
GB-0016
Gearbox
GC-0018
Gearbox Cover
GB-0018
Gearbox
GC-0020
Gearbox Cover
GB-0020
Gearbox
GC-0022
Gearbox Cover
GB-0022
Gearbox
GC-0024
Gearbox Cover
GB-0024
Gearbox
22
23
Part Number
Qty.
Description
FHSCS1/4-20x1-1/2
SF-0002
SF-0003
SHCS3/8-16x1
3/8-16 x 1 SHCS
SF-0010
BP-0003
EBS-0001
DowelPin-AS1/2Dx1L
SHCS1/2-13x2-1/2
10
SH-0005
11
SHCS3/8-16x2-1/2
12
SHCS1/2-13x2-1/4
13
SH-0004
14
SH-0006
15
SF-0013
Shipping Pin
16
SF-0012
V-Groove Bearing
17
**
GR-0002
GR-0004
19
SF-0014
20
**
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**Note: These parts are not interchangeable. Use part numbers as follows:
Split Frame
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
62
Part Number
Description
GC-0026
Gearbox Cover
GB-0026
Gearbox
GC-0028
Gearbox Cover
GB-0028
Gearbox
GC-0030
Gearbox Cover
GB-0030
Gearbox
GC-0032
Gearbox Cover
GB-0032
Gearbox
GC-0034
Gearbox Cover
GB-0034
Gearbox
GC-0036
Gearbox Cover
GB-0036
Gearbox
GC-0038
Gearbox Cover
GB-0038
Gearbox
GC-0040
Gearbox Cover
GB-0040
Gearbox
GC-0042
Gearbox Cover
GB-0042
Gearbox
GC-0044
Gearbox Cover
GB-0044
Gearbox
GC-0046
Gearbox Cover
GB-0046
Gearbox
GC-0048
Gearbox Cover
GB-0048
Gearbox
GC-0050
Gearbox Cover
GB-0050
Gearbox
GC-0052
Gearbox Cover
GB-0052
Gearbox
GC-0062
Gearbox Cover
GB-0062
Gearbox
25
Leg Assembly
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Leg Assembly
Item
Part Number
Qty.
Description
LB-0001
Leg Bolt
LB-0002
LB-0003
Leg Support
LB-0004
LB-0005
1 Foot Pad
LB-0006
2 Foot Pad
LB-0007
LB-0008
1 Pointed Foot
LB-0009
2 Pointed Foot
10
LB-0010
3 Foot Pad
11
LB-0011
1/4" Key
12
LB-0012
Retainer Clip
13
LB-0013
Magnet
14
LB-0014
3 Pointed Foot
15
SHCS1/4-20x1/2
16
LB-0016
Brass Washer
27
28
Part Number
Qty.
Description
TS-0001
Gear Box
TS-0023
TS-0020
TS-0002
TS-0019
TS-0003
TS-0004
Slider Nut
TS-0038
3 Lead Screw
TS-0039
4 Lead Screw
TS-0005
5 Lead Screw
TS-0037
6 Lead Screw
TS-0021
Tool Holder
TS-0007
TS-0008
TS-0009
Spur Gear
10
TS-0017
Plastic Cap
11
NylockNut5/16-18
12
FlatWasher5/16x5/8
13
SHCS1/4-20x7/8
14
SetScrew-CP3/8-16x1/2
15
TS-0029
16
TS-0030
17
SetScrew-CP10-32x1-1/4
18
HexNut10-32
19
TS-0033
TS-0040
TS-0041
TS-0034
TS-0042
21
SHCS5/16-18x5/8
22
SHCS5/16-18x7/8
20
29
Trip Assembly
30
Trip Assembly
Item
Part Number
Qty.
Description
ST-0013
4 Trip Arm
ST-0001
5 Trip Arm
ST-0014
6 Trip Arm
ST-0002
Trip Head
ST-0003
ST-0004
Pull Pin
ST-0005
Swing Cam
ST-0006
Spring
DowelPin-SS5/8Dx2-1/2L
Dowel Pin
ST-0008
Plastic Handle
SHCS1/4-20x3/8
10
SHCS1/4-20x5/8
11
SHCS10-32x3/4
12
SHCS1/4-20x3/4
31
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Part Number
Qty.
Description
CB-0001
Base Plate
CB-0002
Slide Plate
CB-0003
Tool Holder
CB-0004
CB-0005
Pressure Plate
CB-0006
Handle
TS-0004
Slider Nut
TS-0039
4 Lead Screw
TS-0041
10
CB-0012
Gusset Block
11
FHSCS1/4-20x3/4
12
SHCS5/16-18x3/4
13
SHCS10-32x7/8
14
HexNut10-32
15
NylockNut5/16-18
16
SHCS10-32x5/8
17
TS-0033
18
CB-0021
19
CB-0022
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