I. Preparation
1. Confirm the specifications and requirements of the copper pipe to be reamed, and choose the appropriate reamer.
2. Clean and inspect the copper tube to ensure that the surface is smooth and free of defects such as pits, cracks or burrs.
3. Prepare the necessary tools and auxiliary equipment, such as wrenches, lubricants, etc..
Second, the operation steps
1. Fix the copper tube on the working table or in the fixture, make sure it is stable and not sliding.
2. Mark the position and requirements of reaming on the copper tube, such as diameter and depth.
3. Apply appropriate amount of lubricant on the reamer and insert it into the mouth of the copper tube.
4. Gradually expand the hole diameter of the copper tube by manually rotating the reamer, which can be reversed and rotated as many times as required.
5. When the desired size and depth is reached, remove the reamer counterclockwise with a wrench.
6. Clean and inspect the copper pipe to remove excess residue and burrs.
III. Precautions
1. Keep stable and safe during operation, pay attention to personal and equipment safety.
2. Confirm that the specifications of the reamer and the copper tube match, and strictly prohibit the forced use of unsuitable equipment.
3. Apply force evenly when reaming, avoid expanding too much or too deep at one time.
4. In the operation process can be appropriate amount of lubricant, avoid excessive use.
5. After reaming, the copper pipe should be cleaned and inspected in time to ensure that the requirements are met.
In short, copper pipe reamer is a commonly used tool, in order to better use it, we need to master its use and precautions. Through the introduction of this article, I believe the reader has mastered the general use of copper pipe reamer, can be more confident and easy to reaming operations.
