100 Ton Manual

100 TON

IRONWORKER

MANUAL

800-446-4402

474 E. 105th St. • Cleveland, OH 44108

1 Company Profile, Warranty

2 Operator and Supervisor Information

INSTALLATION

3 Requirements

4

5

Installing the Ironworker

Wiring, Powering up

SAFETY

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7

8

9

Machine Front

Machine Back

Machine Right

Machine Left

10 Danger and Warning Panel

11 Notice Panel

12 Additional Graphic

OPERATION

13 Precautions, Operations

14 Machine Front

15 Machine Back

16 Machine Right

17 Machine Left

18 Control Panel

19 Angle Shear Station

20 Bar Shear Station

21 Electric Stroke Control

22 Punch Station

23 Punch Operation, Clearances and Tonnage

24 Notcher Station

Optional Tooling

25 Angle Notcher

26 Auto-Cut

27 Brake

28-29 Notcher

30 Oversize Punch

31 Pipe Notcher

32 Rod Shear/Multi-Shear

33 241 Punch

34 Hydraulic Accessory Package

35 Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

MAINTENANCE

36 Precautions, Maintenance Schedule

37 General Maintenance

38 Punch

39 Punch Tonnage Requirements

40 Bar Shear

41 Angle Shear

42 Notcher

43 Pedestal Die


44 Notcher

45 Angle Notcher

46 Oversize Punch

47 Pipe Notcher

48 Brake Tooling

49 Rod Shear/Multi-Shear

50 241 Punch Tooling

Company Profile

The Cleveland Steel Tool Company

offers a full line of high quality, low maintenance hydraulic ironworking machines, associated tooling and accessories that are used in the steel fabrication industry. With proper operation, care, and maintenance, your

Cleveland Steel Tool

Ironworker

will provide years of safe, troublefree ironworking service. Please take time to study this Operator’s Manual carefully to fully understand Ironworker safety procedures, setup, operation, care, maintenance, troubleshooting and warranty coverage prior to putting the machine into production. Any questions not answered within this manual can be directed to

The Cleveland Steel Tool Company.

Warranty


will, within one (1) year of date of purchase, replace

F.O.B. the factory, any goods, excluding punches, dies, and/or blades, which are defective in materials and workmanship provided that the buyer returns the defective goods, freight prepaid, to the seller, which shall be the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy for the defective goods. Hydraulic and electrical components are subject to their respective manufacturer’s warranties.


will, within thirty (30) days of date of purchase, replace F.O.B. the factory any punches, dies, and/or blades that prove to be defective in material and workmanship.

474 E. 105th St.

Cleveland, OH 44108

800-446-4402 ph

216-681-7009 fx [email protected]

(Proof of purchase date required)

Identification

Your


Ironworker has been serialized for quality control, product traceability and warranty enforcement. Please refer to the aluminum identification tag with the engraved serial number and electrical and power specifications when ordering parts or filing a warranty claim.

This warranty does not apply to machines and/or components which have been altered, changed or modified in any way, or subjected to abusive and abnormal use, inadequate maintenance and lubrication, or subjected to use beyond seller recommended capacities and specifications. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF

YOU ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF. In no event shall seller be liable for labor costs expended on such goods or consequential damages. Seller shall not be liable to the purchaser or any other person for loss, downtime, or damage directly or indirectly arising from the use of the goods or from any other cause. No officer, employee, or agent of seller is authorized to make any oral representations or warranty of fitness or to waive any of the foregoing terms of sale and

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This manual includes four parts:

• Safety Instructions

• Installation Instructions

• Operation

• Maintenance

READ ALL PARTS BEFORE OPERATING

MACHINERY. Operating machinery before reading and understanding the contents of all four parts greatly increases the risk of injury.

Each of the four parts describe ‘best practices’ in handling, installing, operating and maintaining your machine. The contents of each part is subject to change without notice due to improvements in the machinery or changes in National or

International standards.

All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual in any form, in whole or in part, is not permitted without the written consent of Cleveland Steel Tool.

Keep this manual close to the machine to allow for easy reference when necessary.

Provide operators with sufficient training and education in the basic functions of the machine prior to machine operation.

Do not allow for operation of the machine by unqualified personnel. Cleveland Steel Tool is not liable for accidents arising from unskilled, untrained operation.

Do not modify or change the machine without written authorization from Cleveland Steel Tool. Unauthorized modification to a machine may result in serious operator injury, machine damage and will void your machine warranty.

Never leave a powered machine unattended. Turn machinery

OFF before walking away.

This machine is manufactured for use by able bodied and able minded operators only. Never operate machinery when tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Do not resell, relocate or export to a destination other than to the original point of sale. Cleveland Steel Tool has designed this machine to meet the standards of the original receiving country and is not liable for meeting any governing body or performance standards beyond those of the original receiving country.

Signal Word Definition

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in mild or moderate injury.

Indicates information considered important, but not hazard related.

Signal Word Panel on Machine

Critical machine safety information is identified on signal word labels. Labels are attached adjacent to the potentially hazardous locations of the machine. Reference Safety

Instructions for additional information regarding the potentially hazardous condition identified on the label.

Review ALL labels on the machinery, reference the operational precautions and safe operations sections within this manual before any operation activity is initiated.

Failure to read and understand the signal word labels affixed to the machinery may result in operator death or injury.

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Installation Requirements

This manual provides installation information for the following Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworkers:

25 Ton

55 Ton

75 Ton

120 Ton

40 Ton

60 Ton

100 Ton

50 Ton

65 Ton

100 Ton DX

• Transportation and Storage: This equipment will withstand, or has been protected against, transportation and storage temperatures of -25°C to +55°C and for short periods up to +70°C. It has been packaged to prevent damage from the effects of normal humidity, vibration and shock.

Electrical Requirements at Work Station

Environmental Requirements at Work Station

Locate your Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworker directly adjacent to your power supply. Confirm that power supply is not connected in series with other machinery. Provide dedicated electrical socket and circuit breaker for each Ironworker installed. Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworkers are protected from voltage variations provided the variation does not exceed +/-

10% machine rating.

The work station environment for your


Ironworker must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Floor area: Assure that the machinery work area provides for a stable, adequately sized and load rated floor area for material movement to and from the machinery work stations.

• Shelter:


Ironworkers are designed for indoor use only. Protect your Ironworking machinery from water, salts and corrosive elements.

• Lighting: 500LUX (50 footcandles) minimum.

• Operating Temperature: This equipment will operate correctly in its intended ambient, at a minimum between +5° C and +40°C.

• Relative Humidity: This equipment will operate correctly within an environment at 50% RH, +40°C.

Higher RH may be allowed at lower temperatures.

Measures shall be taken by the Purchaser to avoid the harmful effects of occasional condensation.

• Altitude: This equipment will operate correctly up to

1000m above mean sea level.

Electrical Performance Specification

25 Ton 116676

40, 50, 55, 60 Ton, 132089

Porta-Power 132077

CEM3615T-5

65, 75, 100 Ton, 132089

Elite 68, Elite 110, 140809

Elite 110/65 D.O. CEM3710T-5

141140

100DX, 120 Ton CEM3714T

EM3714T-5

CEM3714T-50

CL3712T

1Hp 1~

5Hp 1~

5Hp 3~

5Hp 3~

5Hp 1~

7.5Hp 3~

7.5Hp 3~

7.5Hp 1~

10Hp 3~

10Hp 3~

10Hp 3~

10Hp 1~

Leeson

Leeson

Leeson

Baldor

Leeson

Leeson

Baldor

Leeson

Baldor

Baldor

Baldor

Baldor 3

60 Hz 115/208-230 12/6

60 Hz 230 19

60 Hz 208-230/460 14/7

60 Hz 575 5

50 Hz 110/220

50 Hz 208-220

50 Hz 190/380

13/6

23-22

16/8

60 Hz 230 19 50 Hz 208-220

60 Hz 208-230/460 22-21/10 50 Hz 190/380

60 Hz 575

60 Hz 230

8

36

60 Hz 208-230/460 25-24/12

60 Hz 575 10

60 Hz 208-230 38

23-22

24/12

50 Hz 220/380/440 28/16/14

Installing the Ironworker

Receiving the Ironworker

Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworking machinery is fully assembled and is shipped either by palletized custom wooden crate or by shrink–wrapped wooden pallet for ease of transport and receiving.

Inspect the packaging for damage and follow shipping/receiving instructions as listed on the packaging prior to receiving the

Ironworker into your facility.

When receiving your Ironworker, be prepared to safely move your machinery with a fork-lift rated for the following equipment weights:

Minimum Machinery Weights

25 Ton 453.6 kg / 1000 lb

40 Ton

50 Ton

861.8 kg / 1900 lb

916.3 kg / 2020 lb

55 Ton 1124.9 kg / 2480 lb

60 Ton

65 Ton

75 Ton

1156.7 kg / 2550 lb

2154.6 kg / 4750 lb

1859.7 kg / 4100 lb

100 Ton 2109.2 kg / 4650 lb

100 Ton DX 2349.6 kg / 5180 lb

120 Ton 2494.8 kg / 5500 lb

Utilize best practices for fork-lift operation. Handle material as close to the drive surface as possible with the widest spread and deepest penetration of forks effective to service the pallet. Forks should be adjusted and locked into the safety detent closest to the maximum available fork spread.

Unpacking/Moving the Ironworker

Your Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworker includes surface and remotely mounted electrical cabling and hydraulic lines. Exercise caution when removing the factory supplied packaging. Do not cut electrical wires or hydraulic hoses.

1. Unbolt/unpack Ironworker from its pallet using a 3/4"

(19.05mm) socket. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

2. Lift Cleveland Steel Tool machinery using the designated fork lift locations and appropriately rated lifting equipment.

3. Move the Ironworker to the prepared workstation.

Anchoring Ironworker

Anchor the base of the Ironworker to the workstation floor using four 1/2" (12.7mm) wedge anchor bolts. Anchorage points are the front and rear of the fork-lift tubes. Secure the machinery with lock-nuts.

In the event the machinery needs to be relocated, reverse procedure.

Electrical Connection

Confirm with a certified electrician that the electrical supply to the terminal location powering your Ironworker meet the operating specifications (page 2) of the machine prior to electrical connection.

Confirm your electrical supply with the electrical specifications of the machine or accessory listed (page 2), and located on the

Ironworker starter box. It is critical that a qualified electrician install your machinery as your Warranty protection does not cover incorrect wiring of electrical components at your site.

Prior to connecting your machine to the dedicated, protected power supply, match work station wiring to the power supply cable (Owner supplied) and the starter-box/motor specifications on the machinery. Install connections appropriately. Check for stability of connections.

If wiring through a plug/socket connection at the work station, match work station wiring to the socket (Owner supplied), plug

(Owner supplied) and the power supply cable (Owner supplied) to the starter-box / motor specifications on the machinery. Install connections appropriately. Check for stability of connections.

Wire according to the electrical diagrams located within the control box.

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Starting Box Wiring

Provide the electrical schematic wiring diagram (located within the Ironworker control box) to your Electrician prior to initiating the electrical hookup of the machine.

Power up the Ironworker

With all stations clear of tools, tooling or debris, power up the

Ironworker by depressing the green button on the starter box.

With the power on, your machine will return to a neutral position.

Cycle the machinery by depressing the foot pedal. If pressure is released at the foot pedal prior to completing a full stroke, the operating center of the machinery will return to a neutral position.

If the machinery fails to cycle the motor may be rotating incorrectly. To ensure the machinery cycles properly simply reverse two of the phase wires on the machine starter box.

If the machine fails to cycle, power down the Ironworker by depressing the red button on the starter box, Lockout / Tagout the upstream power and consult the trouble shooting section of the Operator Manual.

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Signal Word Panel • Machine Front

KEEP OUT

Hazardous voltage inside.

Lockout power before servicing.

3GG1RN

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Signal Word Panel • Machine Back

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Signal Word Panel • Machine Right

SHEAR/

CRUSH

HAZARD

Moving parts can cut and crush.

Keep guards in place.

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Signal Word Panel • Machine Left

SHEAR/

CRUSH

HAZARD

Moving parts can cut and crush.

Keep guards in place.

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Danger Panel

Electrical Hazard

This is the electrical hazard symbol. It indicates there are dangerous high voltages present inside the enclosure of this product. ONLY qualified, authorized, maintenance, service or Certified Electricians should gain access to electrical panel.

Do not operate this equipment from any power source that does not match the voltage rating stamped on the equipment.

Label for operational requirements.

Lockout Power

the upstream power source. Lockout/ procedures.

Voltage (Varies by consumer requirement)

ments. This product should be operated only from the type of source indicated on the manufacturer’s identification label

Installation should be in compliance with applicable sections of the National code before installing.

Phase (Varies by consumer requirement)

ments. This product should be operated only from the type of source indicated on the manufacturer’s identification label

Installation should be in compliance with applicable sections of the National code before installing.

Horsepower (Varies by model)

Indication of horsepower requirements. This product should be operated only from the type of source indicated on the manufacturer’s identification label Installation should be in compliance with applicable sections of the National Electric Code. Consult your local building code before installing.

Hertz (Varies by consumer requirement)

Indication of electrical cycles per second.

This product should be operated only from the type of source indicated on the manufacturer’s identification label Installation should be in compliance with applicable sections of the National Electric Code. Consult your local building code before installing.

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Warning Panel

Shear/Crush Hazard

hands clear while operating. Lockout power before servicing. Immediately replace guards after adjustment, repair or service.

Wear Personal Protective

Equipment

sonal protective equipment. Wear protective eyewear, clothing, gloves, footwear, head-gear and hearing protection while operating or servicing this machinery.

Fluid Injection Hazard

pressure. Pressurized fluid can pierce skin and cause severe injury. To avoid physical hazard, always wear personal protective equipment. Keep hands clear while operating. Lockout power before servicing. ment, repair or service.

Do Not Operate With Guard Removed

Physical barriers and guards have been designed and installed to protect the operator from moving parts that can pinch, cut and crush. Keep hands clear while operating. Lockout power before servicing. Immediately replace guards after adjustment, repair or service to moving parts.

Heat Hazard

To avoid physical burn hazard, always wear personal protective equipment.

Wear protective clothing and gloves affected surface.

Notice Panel

Ironworker Operation

associated with typical Ironworker operations and is neither intended to create a comprehensive list of, nor describe every operation possible with an Ironworker tool. Ironworker machines are designed to punch, shear and notch mild steel (A36) plate, barstock and angle. A wide range of accessories are available to fabricate rod, square stock, sheet metal and pipe. DO

NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT FOR

ANY PURPOSE NOT DESCRIBED

IN THE MANUAL. Ironworker machines are dangerous and require extreme care and caution in the safe installation, operation and maintenance of the machinery. Cleveland Steel Tool strongly suggests reading and understanding the manual associated with the machinery as well as obtaining certified, technical, industrial machinery operations and maintenance training to reduce the risk of injury. Regardless of the contents of the machinery manual Cleveland Steel caused by lack of training.

Refer to sections:

Maintenance

This manual contain critical instructions regarding proper procedures for your machinery. Understand the contents of all parts thoroughly. Failure to follow proper procedures may result in serious operator injury, machine damage and will void your machine warranty. Keep the manual close to the machine for easy reference.

Wear Personal Protective Equipment

To avoid physical hazard, always wear personal protective equipment. Wear protective eyewear, clothing, gloves, footwear, operating or servicing this machinery.

Forklift Location

This machine is equiped with rated forklift movement points. Do not attempt to lift the machinery by any other means.

Inappropriate movement of the machinery may result in serious operator injury, machine damage and will void machine warranty. Consult the installation manual for equipment weight ratings. Provide rated forklift and certified forklift operalocation.

Additional Graphic Information

PE

‘Protective earth’, electrical grounding location.

Safety Ground

Safety earth ground location.

Do Not Use Non-Approved Lubricants

moving mechanical parts (grease) and the maintenance of hydraulic fluids. Consult maintenance manual for specific lubrimaintenance schedules.

Electric Motor Rotation (Above)

Conformité Européenne

pertaining to the equipment with the

European Economic Area.

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Hydraulics

required by local environmental law. Do waste stream.

Additional Graphic Information

Electronics

Electronic equipment must be recycled as required by local environmental law. Do not dispose of by adding to the municipal waste stream.

Metal

Metal components must be recycled as required by local environmental law. Do not dispose of by adding to the municipal waste stream.

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Operational Precautions Machine Operations

Reasonable, common sense safety precautions should be observed when operating the Ironworker or hydraulic accessory tool. The following precautions are described in order of their hazard.


Dangerous high voltages are present inside the electrical enclosure of this product. Only qualified, authorized, maintenance or service personnel should gain access to the electrical panel.

Lockout Power

Danger, circuits are live. Lockout / tagout upstream power source before any maintenance activity is performed.

Shear / Crush Hazard

Moving parts can cut and crush. Keep hands clear when servicing and maintaining the Ironworker.

Hydraulic Fluid Hazard

Hydraulic hoses are under pressure. Pressurized fluid can pierce skin and cause severe injury. To avoid physical hazard, always wear personal protective equipment when servicing / maintaining the Ironworker.


Physical barriers and guards have been designed and installed to protect the operator from moving parts that can pinch, cut and crush. If it is necessary to remove guarding when servicing the Ironworker, immediately replace guards after service and prior to power being restored to the machinery.

Refer to the Manual

For safe installation, operation and maintenance of the machine, read:

Safety

Instructions

Operation

Maintenance

Wear Personal Protective Equipment

To avoid physical hazard wear protective eyewear, clothing, gloves, footwear, head-gear and hearing protection.

Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworkers are designed to punch, shear and notch mild steel plate, barstock and angle. A wide range of accessories are available to fabricate rod and square stock, sheet metal and pipe. Cleveland Steel

Tool Ironworkers operate by applying hydraulic force to a moving center. The center moves within a frame in a simple, vertical path and exerts force through shear blades, punch and dies, notchers, brake dies or bumpdie tooling upon A36 mild steel. Cleveland Steel Tool

Ironworkers are designed for single operator use only; unless otherwise identified with a D.O./Dual Operator designation.

procedures for setting up and safely operating the

Tool Ironworker.

Foreseeable Misuse

Do not use this equipment for any purpose not described in this manual. Using this equipment in ways not described in this manual could result in death or serious injury to the operator.

Machine Life Cycle

Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworkers are designed to be generally free from risk throughout their life cycle from installation to dismantling and disposal. Consult your local governmental agency for guidelines and procedures to ensure the safe disposal and recycling of system hydraulics, electronics and metals.

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Punch Station

Control Panel

Grease Daily

Operations Diagram

•

Machine Front

Angle Shear

Coper Notcher

Station

Flat Bar

Shear Station

Grease Daily

8 Locations

Front Cylinder

Foot Pedal

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Rear Cylinder


•

Machine Back

Grease Daily

Angle Shear

Station

Rear Drop Off

Flat Bar Shear

Rear Drop Off

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Angle Shear

Station

Flat Bar Shear

Station


•

Machine Right

Angle Shear

Rear Drop Off

Coper Notcher

Station

Flat Bar Shear

Rear Drop Off Table

Rear Motor Cover

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Angle Shear

Rear Drop Off

Flat Bar Shear

Rear Drop Off Table

Hydraulic

Accessory Pack


•

Machine Left

Punch Station

Electric Stroke

Control

Angle Shear

Station

Flat Bar Shear

Station

Control Panel

Rear Motor Cover

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Control Panel

located, integrated Control Panel. Hazardous voltage

is present within the control panel. The panel should only be opened and serviced by authorized personnel. An to the various working components of the machine.

Push to Start

This button energizes the machine. When energized this recessed button is internally illuminated and will glow green. If the machine does not start when pressed an emergency palm stop button may have been previously pressed and will need to be reset to allow for the start button to energize the machine.

Emergency Palm Stop

manual, safety reset function. The projecting, red, palm stop style button is set within a safety yellow bezel and is pushed to de-energize the machinery. Once de-energized the machine requires the palm stop to be re-set prior to energizing the machine. Simply rotate the emergency the machine will be available for powered operation.

Operations Control

This three-position switch allows the ironworker operation auto-cut mode.

Ironworker

counter-clockwise. This function allows for operations of the Ironworker only.

Accessory

tools by rotating the three position switch to the vertical position. This function allows for operations of Cleveland

Steel Tool hydraulic accessories only. The four, female,

M12 plug connections coordinate with accessory controls when power is shifted from the Ironworker operation to connection allows for an optional, auxiliary light.

Auto-cut

position switch clockwise. This function allows for operations of the Auto-Cut function only.

Lockout/Tagout

yellow housing. The switch allows for proper procedures to be followed when de-energizing, isolating, and ensuring the energy isolation of the Ironworker. The Lockout/

Tagout switch is used, in conjunction with Owner safety and maintenance programs to ensure that equipment and machinery is de-energized and isolated from unexpected start-up by physically locking machinery in a state of zero energy.

counterclockwise until the black tagout bar is horizontal.

Pull the black, spring-loaded tagout mechanism to install the maintenance/safety lock and tag provided by the Owner of the machinery. The machine is now deenergized and is available for authorized personnel to maintain and service the machinery.

‘hopper-style’ hinged cover. The cover will not open fully until a safety yellow thumb slide located within the safety yellow housing is rotated clockwise. Reverse operation following service to resume Ironworking.

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Angle Shear Station

Your Ironworker may include an angle iron shear as a standard feature. The angle shear will provide a distortion and burr free shear cut to mild steel angle stock as listed in the Ironworker Specifications as well as described on the capacity labels positioned at the Angle Shearing Station.

The Angle Shearing Station on the Cleveland Steel Tool

Ironworker allows for straight cutting applications. An oversized material hold down adjusts with a simple thumb crank to safely restrain the material being cut.

Integrated angle shears are factory tuned to proper clearances and are ready to begin shearing operations.

[Shear blades are wearing parts and will need to be maintained or replaced over time. Refer to the

Maintenance section for blade maintenance, removal and replacement.]

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating the

Angle Shear Station:

• Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling as described in the Ironworker Specifications or listed at the tooling station.

• Check shear blade clearance at every tooling change or extended shear operation. Maintain proper operating clearance at bar shear and angle shear stations. Refer to the Maintenance section for tolerance adjustment instructions. Failure to maintain clearance will damage shear blades and support brackets.

• Fully engage the material hold-down with the material being cut.

• Do not stack material to cut in the shear station.

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• Perform complete shear operations only – partial shear cuts may jam the drop off side of the frame and could result in breakage and operator injury.

• Do not shear angle smaller than the hold-down will accommodate.

Angle Shear Operation

1. Clear shear station of any tools or debris prior to powering the machine on.

2. Turn machine on. The shear blades will be in their neutral position. Place angle iron into the material hold-down and position your cut mark adjacent to the moving shear blade.

3. Secure the angle iron in the material hold-down by engaging the handscrew into the material.

4. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal to activate the shear station.

5. When the cut is complete, release the foot pedal to automatically return the shear blades to their neutral position. If equipped with the hydraulic hold-down feature, the hold-down will retract when pressure on the foot pedal is released at the end of the cut cycle.

6. Reverse the thumb screw to raise the material holddown and remove your material.

Bar Shear Station

Your Ironworker may include a bar shear as a standard feature. The bar shear will provide a distortion and burr free shear cut to mild steel bar stock as listed in the

Ironworker Specifications as well as described on the capacity labels positioned at the Bar Shear Station. The

Bar Shear allows for straight or angled cutting operations.

The material hold down adjusts with a simple hand crank to safely restrain the material being cut.

Bar Shear Operation

1. Clear bar shear station of any tools or debris prior to powering the machine on.

2. Turn machine on. The shear blades will be in their neutral position. Place bar stock on the feed table and push the material under the material holddown. Position your desired cut mark adjacent to the moving shear blade.

3. Secure the bar stock in the material hold-down by engaging the handscrew into the material.

4. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal to activate the shear station.

5. When the cut is complete, release the foot pedal to automatically return the shear blades to their neutral position. Reverse the hand screw to raise the manual material hold-down and remove your material.

Shear blades are wearing parts and will need to be section for blade maintenance, removal and replacement.

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating the Bar

Shear Station:

• Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling at the tooling station.

• Maintain correct operating clearance at bar shear and angle shear stations. Refer to the Maintenance section for tolerance adjustment instructions. Failure blades and shear blade support.

• Fully engage the material hold-down with the material being cut.


shear cuts may jam the drop off side of the frame and could result in breakage and operator injury.

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Electric Stroke Control

Electric Stroke Control Operation

1. Power machine on and use the jog function of your above the material being worked.

2. Turn machine off.

3. Adjust upper handle with tapered collar to engage limit switch.

5. Remove material from tooling station and cycle

Red light will be on.

6. Place material in tooling station and cycle machine.

Set downstroke for bump die operation

1. Power machine on and use the jog function of your tooling. Jog ram to push bump die tooling to the specified depth.


Electric stroke control is standard on all Ironworker models with the exception of the 25 Ton Ironworker.

Stroke control enables the Ironworker operator to shorten up and down stroke with minor adjustment of two hand screws. Utilize stroke control for precision bending with your brake tooling, when using embossing or bump dies or to simply increase production from your punch, notch or shear stations.

Setup

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when using and adjusting the electric stroke control function.

shearing tolerances as described in related chapters of this manual.

as described in the Ironworker specifications or listed at the tooling station.

• Keep limit switches free of dirt and grime.

4. Power machine on. Ram will return to top of stroke.

5. Cycle machine to insure proper stroke depth.

6. Place material in tooling station and cycle machine.

Set downstroke for brake operation

1. Power machine on and use the jog function of your

2. Jog ram to push brake die tooling to the specified depth / brake angle.


5. Power machine on. Ram will return to top of stroke.

Red light will be on.

machine to insure proper stroke depth and material brake.

• Never reverse stroke limit switches.

• Confirm that red light is illuminated. If not potential heat build-up may occur.

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Punch Station

Image Note: Guarding removed for clarity

Your Ironworker is capable of punching materials as listed in the

Ironworker Specifications as well as described on the capacity labels positioned adjacent to the Punch station.

Setup

Your Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworker has been shipped with a punch and die installed within the punch station. Punch and dies are wearing parts and will need to be maintained or replaced over time. Refer to the Maintenance section for removal and replacement instructions. When changing the punch and die during typical operation please observe the following steps.

Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop/off button or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.

1. Swing Stripper Bar away by loosening 4 bolts (2 on either side of punch station) with a 3/4" wrench. After swinging

Stripper Bar away, re-tighten one bolt to prevent it falling back on you.

2. Remove punch by loosening the punch nut assembly with factory supplied wrench.

3. Remove die by loosening the set screw at the side or front edge of the punch table and then lifting die from the die holder. If the die resists removal gently tap the die from the underside of the punch table to loosen the die for removal.

4. Install new die and tighten set screw. If loading a shaped die, align the whistle spot with the set screw and tighten.

5. Install new punch and tighten punch nut with wrench. If using a shaped punch, align the locating keystock of the punch with the corresponding slot within the punch stem assembly and tighten the punch nut with the wrench.

6. Check for punch and die alignment by powering up the machine and inching down the punch to meet the die with the foot pedal. Check to see that the punch is centered in the die.

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7.

In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, loosen the bolts under the table allowing the table to be moved to center the die. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.

8. Loosen bolts and swing the stripper bar back in place.

Adjust of stripper bar for minimal clearance between the top of the material and the bottom of the stripper.

Safe Operation

Please observe the following guidelines when operating the

Punch Station:

• Follow manufacturers punch and die clearance recommendations. Follow punch tonnage requirements

(Figure 1).

• Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling as described in the Ironworker specifications or listed at the tooling station.

• The thickness of the material you are punching should not exceed the diameter of the punch being used.

• Check punch and die alignment after every tooling change or extended punch operation.

• Adjust the punch stripper supplied with your Cleveland

Steel Tool Ironworker to allow for material positioning and material stripping.

• Do not stack material to punch in the punching station.

• Use one or two drops of oil at the punch to aid in stripping material from the punch as well as to extend the life of the punch tooling.

• Punch complete holes only – partial holes will side load the punch tooling and could result in punch breakage and operator injury.

• Use punching aids when working with small items at the punch station.

Punch Operation

1. Clear the punch station of any tools or debris prior to powering the machine on.

2. Place the material to be punched between the punch and die. Check to see that your material is spanning the stripper plate and that adequate material is available to safely position the material.

3. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal to move the punch through the material and into the die.

4. When the punch is complete, release the foot pedal to automatically strip the material from the punch and return the punch to its neutral position.

Punch and Die Operating Clearances

Maintain the following clearance between punch and die.

Material Thickness

16 gauge and lighter

Total Clearance

15 gauge - 13 gauge

3/32" - 5/32"

3/16" - 15/32"

1/2" - 23/32"

3/4"and heavier

.006"

.010"

1/64"

1/32"

1/16"

3/32"

Punching Capacities

Punch Dia. x Material Thickness x 80 = Tons of pressure required

Example: How many tons of force do I need to punch a

3/8" hole in 1/4" mild steel?

.375 x .25 x 80 = 7.5 tons

Punch Tonnage Requirement (Figure 1)

Shaped Holes

1/3 Punch Perimeter x Material thickness x 80 = Tons of pressure required

Example: How much force do I need to punch a 3/8" x 1" rectangular hole in 1/4" mild steel?

(.33 x 2.75) x .25 x 80 = 18.1 tons

Material Multiplier

When punching materials other than mild steel first calculate tonnage as shown above then apply the multiplier for the listed material.

Aluminum(2024-0)

Brass (1/4 hard)

Copper (1/2 hard)

Steel (50% carbon)

Steel (cold rolled) (1018)

Stainless Steel (303)

0.36

0.70

0.52

1.60

1.24

1.50

mild steel (yield strength 36,300 psi, 65,000 psi tensile) by applying the following formulas for round or shaped holes. For materials other than mild steel please refer to the multiplier table.

Figure 1 - Punch Tonnage Requirements

1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 13/16 7/8 15/16 1”

Hole Diameter ga. 10.76

3/16 (.187) 2.81 3.74 4.68 5.61 6.50 7.48 8.42 9.35 10.29 11.22 12.16 13.09 14.03 14.96

1/4 (.250)

3/8 (.375)

1/2 (.500)

5/8 (.625)

5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00 11.25 12.50 13.75 15.00 16.25 17.50 18.75 20.00

11.25 13.13 15.00 16.88 18.75 20.63 22.50 24.38 26.25 28.13 30.00

20.00 22.50 25.00 27.50 30.00 32.50 35.00 37.50 40.00

31.25 34.38 37.50 40.63 43.75 46.88 50.00

Round Holes

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Notcher Station

50/60/65/75/100DX/120 Ton Ironworkers

Notcher Operation

1. Clear the feed table of the notcher station of any tools or debris prior to powering the machine on.

2. Turn machine on. The top notcher blade will be in the neutral position. Push the material under the tooling guard and into the blade area. Position your material to the desired cut.

3. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal to activate the notcher station. When the cut is complete, release the foot pedal to automatically return the top notcher blade to the neutral position.


Figure A

Incorrect use - material supported on one blade

Your 50, 60, 65, 75, 100DX, or 120

Ton

Ironworker includes a includes one moving, three sided top notcher blade and three, four sided bottom blades set into a base table assembly. Notcher tooling creates a two or three sided shear cut in mild steel by passing the top notcher blade through the bottom stationary blades.

The integrated notcher is factory tuned to proper clearances and is ready to begin notching operations. Notcher blades are wearing parts and will need to be maintained or replaced over time. Refer to the Maintenance section for blade maintenance, removal and replacement.

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating the Notcher

Station.

• Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling as described in the Ironworker Specifications or listed at the tooling station.

• Check notcher blade clearance at every tooling change or extended notcher operation. Maintain .010 clearance between top and bottom notcher blades at all times. Failure to maintain clearance will damage blades and support pockets.

• Cut with a minimum two of three sides of the blade surfaces engaging the material being notched. Cutting on one blade surface may overload the blades and result in tooling damage or injury to the Operator. See Figures A,

B and C.

• Do not stack material to cut in the notcher station.

• Perform complete notch operations only – partial notch cuts may jam the drop off side of the tooling and could result in tooling damage and operator injury.

• Use notching aids when working with small items at the notcher station.

Figure B

Correct use - material supported by two blades

Figure C

Correct use - material supported by three blades

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Optional Tooling - Angle Notcher

3. Check for push block and top blade alignment by powering on the machine and slowly inching down the push block to meet the top blade with the foot pedal. Power the machine off. not aligned, simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the table to be moved to center the push block centerline to the top blade. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.

Image Note: Guarding removed for clarity tion and burr free, two-sided, 92 degree shear cut to mild steel bar, plate or angle stock. Common use of this tooling is in the fabrication of angle iron frames. Please

Station.

Setup

Optional tooling and accessories fit within the open station of the machine. Your Angle Notcher is equipped with one, two-sided top notcher blade and two, foursided bottom blades. The top blade is mounted on guide pins and return springs of the tooling base. The moving

“center” of the Ironworker, pushes on the top Angle

Notch blade via the accessory push block. If ordered as a factory installed option, your Angle Notcher assembly is setup for immediate operation. If ordered as an option, the punch station of the machine must be cleared of any existing tooling, material or debris prior to tooling installation. Notcher blades are wearing parts and will need to be maintained or replaced over time. Refer to the Maintenance section for blade maintenance, removal and replacement. To setup your Angle Notching station please observe the following steps.

off button or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.

Install the push block:

V-shaped end of the push block should be pointing bolts provided.

Install the V- Notcher assembly:

1. Place the Angle Notcher assembly on the Ironworkmachine.

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Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating the

Angle Notcher Station.

ing as described in the Ironworker specifications or listed at the tooling station.

ing change or extended notcher operation. Maintain

.010 clearance between top and bottom notcher blades at all times. Failure to maintain clearance will damage blades and support pockets. faces engaging the material being notched. Cutting result in tooling damage or injury to the Operator.

• Do not stack material to cut in the Angle Notcher station.

notch cuts may jam the drop off side of the tooling and could result in breakage and operator injury.

Angle Notcher Operation


neutral position. Push the material under the tooling to the desired cut.

3. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal to activate the notcher station. When the cut is complete, release the foot pedal to autoposition.

Optional Tooling - Auto-Cut

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating the

Auto-Cut Tool:

ing as described in the Ironworker Specifications or listed at the tooling station.

or extended shear operation. Maintain proper operating clearance at bar shear and angle shear stations.

Failure to maintain clearance will damage shear blades and support brackets. tion cutting long lengths of material to repeatable lengths.

Compatible with most late model Cleveland Steel Tool

Ironworkers, this tooling features a rugged solid-steel spring loaded switch housing, guarding snoot, 1" x 48" machined back-gauge rod and electrical controls. The acswitch is activated.

Setup

Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop / off panel.

Installing the Cleveland Steel Tool Auto-Cut Tool:

1. Locate the operations control box on the feed side of the machine.

2. Thread the back gauge rod into the threaded 1" hole in the back of the machine.

3. Install the cross block and actuator rod to the back gauge rod.

4. Adjust the actuator rod towards the back of the machine and align so that the material being sheared will activate the actuator plunger. Adjust the guarding snoot to be clear of the material being sheared.

5. Attach the Auto-Cut tool M12 male control cable to the

4-pin female Auto-Cut port.

6. Turn machine ON and turn the power selection at the operations control box to Auto-cut. The power selection switches power and control from the Ironworker footpedal to the Auto-cut tool.

7. With the shear stations clear of tools and debris, test the auto-cut operation by depressing the actuator plunger. The machine should perform a full cut cycle and return to the neutral position.

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• Perform complete shear operations only – partial and could result in breakage and operator injury.

• Do not shear angle or flat stock smaller than the hold-down will accommodate.

Auto-Cut Operation

2. Place iron into the material hold-down and position your cut mark adjacent to the moving shear blade.

ing the handscrew or flat bar hold-down into the material.

5. With the power off, activate the plunger by pushing rod to the back gauge rod.

6. Test cut by turning the machine on.

7. Release hold-down pressure slightly to allow material to be pushed through the shear station.

9. The machine will cycle and shear the specified material.

Optional Tooling - Brake


Brake tooling is available in 7", 8", 10" and 12" assemblies for your Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworker. Brake tooling will allow for the graduated bending of 1/16", 3/16", 1/8" and 1/4" flat stock up to 90 degrees. This tooling is most effective when operated with the factory installed Electric Stroke Control feature.

Setup

Brake tooling can be accommodated in either the open or punch station of the machine. Brake tooling includes one mounting bracket to secure the “punch” to the center of the machine, one “punch”, one “4-way die”, and two bottom brackets that secure the “die” to the base table. The moving “center” of the Ironworker, pushes the top punch into the shaped die to bend the specified material. If ordered as a factory installed option, your Brake assembly is setup for immediate operation. If ordered as an option, the open or punch station must be cleared of any existing tooling, material or debris prior to tooling installation. To setup your Brake, please observe the following steps.

Install the punch holder:

1. Remove all tooling and guarding from the open or punch station.

2. Secure the punch holder to the moving “center” with bolts provided. The 1/2" tapped hole is positioned to the outside of the machine.

3. Position punch in the holder so that the milled relief in the keyway slips over the holder bolt. Tighten set screws in the holder to secure the punch.

Install the 4-way die:

1. Place the die assembly on the Ironworker support table.

2. Loosely secure the two support brackets to the support table from the underside of the base with four 1/2" bolts, nuts and washers (provided).

3. Check for punch and die alignment by powering on the machine and slowly inching down the punch to meet the bottom die with the foot pedal. Power the machine off.

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4. In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the die block to be moved to center the punch. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.

5. Select 1/16”, 3/16”, 1/8” or 1/4” test material for bending.

Rotate your four-way die to your selected material thickness. Power the machine on and jog the center down till the punch pushes the sample material into the die. If the punch stops before the material has been formed to a 90 degree angle, a small steel shim must be placed between the die and support table.

6. Re-install all guarding to the machine prior to machine use.

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating the Brake

Station.


• Keep the brake tooling clean.

• Check Brake clearance and alignment at every tooling change, maintenance cycle or extended Brake operation.

Failure to maintain proper clearance may damage punch, die and support brackets or adjacent tooling.

• Brake material towards the center of the brake length.

• Do not stack material in the Brake station.

• Use Brake aids when working with small items at the

Brake station.

• When not in use, remove the Brake die from the holder.

Brake Operation

1. Clear the station of any tools or debris prior to powering the machine on.

2. Turn the Ironworker on and place the material to be

“broken” on top of the bottom die.

3. Center your material within the length of the bottom die.

Bending material to the front or back of the brake die may damage your Ironworker.

4. Position your material for the desired brake. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal to activate the brake station. When the brake operation is complete, release the foot pedal to return the punch to the neutral position.

Optional Tooling - Notcher

25/40/55/100 Ton Ironworkers

Install the notcher table:

1. Install the notcher table assembly to the base table.

The notcher table includes three blades secured within the table housing. Install with the open “U” facing the center of the machine. The guide foot of the top blade should be centered within the base table blades.

2. Loosely secure the table from the underside of the base with four bolts and washers (provided).

3. Check for top and bottom blade alignment by powering up the machine and slowly inching down the top


Optional Notcher tooling will provide a distortion and burr free, three-sided shear cut to mild steel bar, plate, or angle capacity labels positioned adjacent to the Notching Station.

The optional Notcher tooling for an Cleveland Steel Tool

Ironworker allows for shaped, straight or angled notch cutting applications.

Setup

Optional tooling and accessories fit within the open station of the machine. Optional Notcher tooling is equipped with bottom blades. The top blade is mounted to the moving

“center” of the Ironworker, while the bottom three blades are secured into a base housing. If ordered as a factory installed option, your notcher assembly is setup for immediate operation. If ordered as an option, the open cavity of the machine must be cleared of any existing tooling, material or debris prior to tooling installation. Notcher blades are wearing parts and will need to be maintained or replaced over time. Refer to the Maintenance section for blade maintenance, removal and replacement. To setup your Notching Station, observe the following steps.

Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop / off button or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.

Install the top notcher blade:

1. Swing the notcher guard assembly up and away from the notcher table.

2. Install the top notcher blade with the keyway up and the “foot” of the blade facing the center of the machine. perimeter of the top and bottom blades to allow for

.010 clearance on all three sides.

5. In the event that the top and bottom blades are not aligned, simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the table to be moved to center the top blade table bolts to secure the table.

table to engage the base notcher table to the base table. Lock the four 3/8" nuts in place to secure the set screws in place. These added fixtures are to provide adoperation.

7. Swing the notcher guard back in place.

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating the

Notcher Station.


• Check notcher blade clearance at every tooling change or extended notcher operation. Maintain .010 clearance between top and bottom notcher blades at all times.

Failure to maintain clearance will damage blades and support pockets.

• Cut with a minimum two of three sides of the blade surfaces engaging the material being notched. Cutresult in tooling damage or injury to the Operator. See

Figures A,B,C.

• Do not stack material to cut in the notcher station.

cuts may jam the drop off side of the tooling and could result in breakage and operator injury.


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Notcher Operation


2. Turn machine on. The top notcher blade will be in the neutral position. Push the material under the tooling guard and into the blade area. Position your material to the desired cut.

3. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal to activate the notcher station. When the cut is complete, release the foot pedal to automatically return the top notcher blade to the neutral position.

Figure A

Incorrect use - material supported on one blade

Figure B

Correct use - material supported by two blades

Figure C

Correct use - material supported by three blades

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Optional Tooling - Oversize Punch

4. Turn Ironworker on and inch down the punch to meet the die with the foot pedal jog control. Check to see that the punch is centered within the die.

5. Once punch is aligned with die, turn off power to machine; secure the die table to the Ironworker base table by tightening the hardware provided.


Most Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworkers allow for Oversize

Punch tooling to be installed in either the punch station or the

Setup

Oversize punch tooling includes an oversize punch stripper, oversize punch holder assembly, oversized die table or oversized pedestal die table and an oversized wrench. Punch and dies are wearing parts and will need to be maintained or replaced over time. Refer to the Maintenance section for removal and replacement instructions. When installiing oversize punch and die tooling please observe the following steps.

Install the oversize punch holder:

1. Oversize punch tooling can be installed in either the punch station or the opposite, open station end of the

Ironworker. Remove existing tooling or debris from installation site.

2. Install oversize punch block /stem assembly to the moving center with hardware provided. Tighten assembly to moving center.

3. Insert oversize punch in oversize punch nut and thread onto oversize punch block /stem assembly. Tighten with wrench provided. If using a shaped punch, align the locating keystock of the punch with the corresponding slot

Install the oversize pedestal die table:

1. Clear the Ironworker base table of any debris.

2. Install the oversize die table with the die opening facing away from the Ironworker. Align the slotted holes of the

6. Install the oversize punch stripper assembly to the Ironworker frame with the hardware provided.

7. Swing the stripper bar into place allowing for minimal clearance between the top of the material to be punched and the bottom of the stripper and tighten the stripper bar bolts.

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating the Oversize

Punch tooling.

• Follow manufacturers punch and die clearance and tonnage recommendations as shown (Figure1, Punch Operation) in this manual.

• Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling as described in the specifications or listed at the tooling station.

• The thickness of the material you are punching should not exceed the diameter of the punch being used.

• Check punch and die alignment after every tooling change.

• Adjust the punch stripper supplied with your Cleveland

Steel Tool Ironworker to allow for material positioning and material stripping.


• Use 1 - 2 drops of oil at the punch to aid in stripping material from the punch as well as to extend the life of the punch tooling.


• Use punch aids when working small items at the punch station.

Oversize Punch Tooling Operation


2. Place the material to be punched between the punch and die. Check to see that your material is spanning the stripper plate and that adequate material is avaiable to safely position the material.

3. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the into the die.

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Optional Tooling - Pipe Notcher


Pipe-Notch tooling will provide a distortion and burr free, notch cut to mild steel pipe and tube stock. Common use of this tooling is in the fabrication of saddle connections for motorcycle and race car tube frames, tube fences etc. Please review the capacity labels listed in the Ironworker Accessories specifications as well as positioned at the Pipe-Notching Station.

Setup

Pipe Notch tooling fits within the open station of the machine. A Pipe-Notch tooling assembly includes one push block, one top notcher die, one bottom notcher die and a die table. Pipe Notch Tooling for the 100 Ton Deluxe and 120

Ton Ironworkers also includes a slug chute. The top die is mounted within a spring loaded guide housing mounted to the die table. The bottom die attaches to the face of the guide housing and is machined with a saddle to aid in centering and guiding pipe sections into the die housing. The moving “center” of the Ironworker, pushes on the top Pipe-Notch blade via the accessory push block. If ordered as a factory installed option, your Pipe Notcher assembly is setup for immediate operation. If ordered as an option, the open cavity of the machine must be cleared of any existing tooling, material or debris prior to tooling installation. To setup your Pipe-Notching station please observe the following steps.


Install the push block:

1. Remove all tooling and guarding from the open station.

2. Install the push block supplied with the Pipe-Notcher assembly to the moving center of the Ironworker. Secure the push block with bolts provided.

Install the Pipe notcher Assembly:

1. Place the Pipe-Notcher assembly on the Ironworker support table with the bottom die pointing away from the machine.

2. Loosely secure the table from the underside of the base with four 1/2" bolts and washers (provided).

3. Check for push block and top die alignment by powering on the machine and slowly inching down the push block to meet the top die with the foot pedal. Power the machine off.

4. In the event that the push block and top die are not aligned, simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the table to be moved to center the push block centerline to the top blade. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.

5. Power the machine on and jog the center down. The pipe dies will close or bypass each other. The push block should not come in contact with the die housing.

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating the Pipe-

Notch tooling.


• Keep the Pipe Notch tooling clean. When dirt or metal chips accumulate, remove 5/16-18 x 1/2" limit screw located in the center at the rear of punch. Lift out punch holder and two springs. Clean holder with solvent or kerosene.

• Check Pipe Notcher blade clearance and alignment at every tooling change, maintenance cycle or extended notcher operation. Maintain .010 clearance between notcher blades at all times. Failure to maintain clearance will damage blades and support pockets.

• Do not stack material to cut in the Pipe-Notcher station.

• Perform complete notch operations only – partial notch cuts may jam the drop off side of the tooling and could result in breakage and operator injury.


Pipe Notcher Operation

1. Clear the feed table of the Pipe-Notcher station of any tools or debris prior to powering the machine on.

2. Turn machine on. The top notcher die will be in the neutral position. Push the material into the blade area. Position your material to the desired cut.

3. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal to activate the Pipe Notcher station. When the cut is complete, release the foot pedal to automatically return the top notcher die to the neutral position.

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Optional Tooling - Rod Shear/Multi-Shear

Install the bump-die assembly:


“Bump-die” shear tooling is available for your Cleveland

Steel Tool Ironworker. Rod Shear or Multi Shear Tooling will provide distortion and burr free cuts to mild steel rod, square, bar and small angle stock as listed in the Ironworker

Accessories specification.

Setup

“Bump-die” tooling and accessories fit within the punch station, open station or open tooling cavity of the machine.

Verify recommended location per Ironworker model below.

Cleveland Steel Tool “bump-die” tooling consists of a housing which holds a stationary blade, a moving blade, return springs and a push block. The moving “center” of the Ironworker,

“bumps” the top moving blade via the push block to shear the material. If ordered as a factory installed option, your “bumpdie” assembly is setup for immediate operation. If ordered as an option, the open or punch cavity of the machine must be cleared of any existing tooling, material or debris prior to tooling installation. To setup your Rod Shear or Multi Shear

Tooling please observe the following steps.

Identify install location:

25 Ton

40

50 Ton

55 Ton open station station punch station

Ton open or punch station

punch

65 Ton

75 Ton

100 Ton

120 Ton station punch station or open cavity punch station open or punch station

100 Ton Deluxe punch station open cavity

1. Remove all tooling and guarding from the appropriate open, punch or open cavity station.

2. Place the “bump-die” assembly on the Ironworker support table with the push block in line with the moving center.

3. Loosely secure the table from the underside of the base with four 1/2" bolts and washers (provided).

4. Check for push block and moving center alignment by powering on the machine and slowly inching down the center to meet the push block with the foot pedal. Power the machine off.

5. In the event that the push block and top die are not aligned, simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the bump-die to be moved to center the push block with the moving center. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.

6. Power the machine on and jog the center down. The moving blade will close or bypass the fixed blade. The push block should not come in contact with the die housing.

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating any Rod

Shear or Multi Shear bump-die tooling


• Keep the tooling clean.

• Check blade clearance and alignment at every tooling change, maintenance cycle or extended tooling operation.

Maintain .010" clearance between blades at all times.

Failure to maintain clearance will damage blades and support pockets.

• Do not stack cut material.

• Perform complete shearing operations only – partial cuts may jam the tooling and could result in breakage and operator injury.

• Use shearing aids when working with small items at the

Rod Shear or Multi Shear Tooling station

Rod Shear/Multi-Shear Operation

1. Clear the work area of any tools or debris prior to powering the machine on.

2. Turn the Ironworker on and insert material through the tooling guard and into the blade area. Position your material for the desired cut.

3. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal to activate the tooling station.

4. When the cut is complete, release the foot pedal to automatically return the tooling to the neutral position.

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Optional Tooling - 241 Punch

4. Check for punch and die alignment by powering up the machine and slowly inching down the punch to meet the die with the foot pedal. Check to see that the punch is centered in the die. Turn off power to machine.


Your Ironworker is capable of punching materials as listed in the labels positioned at the Punch Station.

Setup

241 Punch tooling fits within the open or standard punch station of the machine. 241 Punch tooling includes an oversize punch stripper, punch holder assembly, die table and wrench. Punch and dies are wearing parts and will need to be maintained or replaced over time. Refer to the Maintenance section for removal and replacement instructions. When installing 241 punch and die tooling please observe the following steps. button or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.

Install the punch holder:

1. Clear any tooling or debris from the tooling installation site.

2. Secure the 241 punch holder to the operating center by first removing the stud from the holder. Place the holder to the operating center with the tapped hole positioned to the outside of the center. Install holder with two 1/2"

SHCS bolts and tighten. Install stud to holder with four

3/8" SHCS bolts and tighten.

Install the die table:

1. Place the 241 die table and slug chute on the support table base and loosely install four 1/2" bolts (provided) through the underside of the support table into the 241 die table.

2. Install new oversize die and tighten set screw. If loading a shaped die, align the whistle spot with the set screw and tighten.

3. Install new 241 punch and tighten with spanner wrench.

If using a shaped punch, align the locating keystock (not provided) of the punch with the corresponding slot within the punch stem assembly and tighten the punch nut with the wrench.

5. In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the table to be moved to center the die. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.

6. Install and secure the 241 stripper bar to the ironworker frame allowing for minimal clearance between the top of the material to be punched and the bottom of the stripper.

Safe Operation

Observe the following guidelines when operating the 241

Punch Station.

• Follow manufacturers punch and die clearance recommendations as shown (Figure1, Punch Operation) in this manual.


• The thickness of the material you are punching should not exceed the diameter of the punch being used

• Check punch and die alignment after every tooling change or extended punch operation.

• Adjust the punch stripper supplied with your 241 tooling to allow for material positioning and material stripping.


• Use one or two drops of oil at the punch to aid in stripping material from the punch as well as to extend the life of the punch tooling.


• Use punching aids when working with small items at the punch station.

241 Punch Operation


2. Turn the Ironworker on and place the material to be punched between the punch and die. Adjust the punch stripper for minimum clearance between stripper plate and material. Check to see that your material is spanning the stripper plate and that adequate material is available beyond the stripper area to safely position the material.

3. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal to move the punch through the material and into the die. When the punch is complete, release the foot pedal to automatically strip the material from the punch and return the punch to its neutral position.

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- Hydraulic Accessory Package

The Hydraulic Accessory Package is a factory installed option that is ready to power any Cleveland Steel Tool branded hydraulic accessory tools. The Hydraulic Accessory Package includes hydraulic input and output quick connect/disconnect hardware and a series of female M12 connections allowing for the control of your hydraulic accessory tool, limit switch and auto-cut tooling. To install your accessory tool please observe the following steps.

Setup


Install the Cleveland Steel Tool Hydraulic Accessory Tool:

1. Locate the operations control box adjacent to the starter box on the feed side of the machine.

2. Locate the hydraulic quick connections and accessory controls adjacent to drop-off side or end cap of the machine.

3. LOCATE the Cleveland Steel Tool HYDRAULIC

ACCESSORY TOOL IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT

TO IRONWORKER.

4. With the Ironworker power off, install the male and female accessory hydraulic hoses to the ironworker male and female quick connect hydraulic fittings. Both fittings have a detent ball setting that must be aligned to couple and uncouple hoses.

5. Attach the accessory tool male M12 power cable, to the

M12 female limit switch port.

6. Attach the accessory tool control OUT / IN, male M12 control cable to the M12 female accessory control port.

7. Turn machine ON and turn the power selection at the operations control box to Accessory. The power selection switches power and control from the Ironworker to the accessory tool.

8. Refer to the safety, installation, operation and maintenance sections of your manual under hydraulic accessory tool prior to operation.

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Troubleshooting

Your Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworker is designed for years of trouble-free use. In the event of operational problems, refer to the following troubleshooting strategies prior to contacting your Cleveland Steel Tool Dealer.

Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop / off button or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel before any trouble shooting activity.

Problem Solution

Machine runs but will not cycle Check rotation of motor

Check correct amp/voltage to machine

Check drive key is in place

Check foot pedal cable obstruction

Check power supply for green light

Check electric foot pedal for obstruction

Check proximity switches

Machine cycles down but will not return to neutral position

Machine turns off after short time in use

Electric stroke option malfunction

Distortion of small angle shear cut

Brass shavings below gib-pins and slides

Hydraulics feel hot after operation

Shear blades or punch and die do not close completely

Punch and die misalignment

Machine will not complete punch or shear operation

Hydraulic oil overflow/foaming at breather cap

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Check rotation of motor

Check return spring at valve

Check foot pedal linkage



Check fuse at starter box

Check fuse at transformer box

Check for loose microswitch connections

Check for damaged microswitch

Check radius orientation of blade

Brass shavings are common and expected during the break-in period and after blade maintenance

Hydraulic system operates within the

160 – 190 degree range

Check for notch tooling obstruction

Check for brake tooling obstruction

Check that punch is tight in holder

Check that punch stud is secure in block

Check for table alignment

Check tonnage of machine rating against steel hardness and thickness

Check for work station obstruction

Check foot pedal linkage

Check hydraulic fluid level

Check slides for wear or obstruction

Check electric stroke control option

Check die support plate

Check hydraulic fluid level

Check for loose hose coupling

Maintenance Precautions Maintenance Schedule

Reasonable, common sense safety precautions should be observed when maintaining the Ironworker or hydraulic accessory tool. The following precautions are described in order of their hazard.


Dangerous high voltages are present inside the electrical enclosure of this product. Only qualified, authorized, maintenance or service personnel should gain access to the electrical panel.

Lockout Power

Danger, circuits are live. Lockout / tagout upstream power source before any maintenance activity is performed.

Shear / Crush Hazard

Moving parts can cut and crush. Keep hands clear when servicing and maintaining the Ironworker.

Hydraulic Fluid Hazard

Hydraulic hoses are under pressure. Pressurized fluid can pierce skin and cause severe injury. To avoid physical hazard, always wear personal protective equipment when servicing/ maintaining the Ironworker.


Physical barriers and guards have been designed and installed to protect the operator/maintenance personnel from moving parts that can pinch, cut and crush. If it is necessary to remove guarding when servicing the Ironworker, immediately replace guards after service and prior to power being restored to the machinery.

Refer to Manual

For safe installation, operation and maintenance of the machine, read:

Safety Instructions

Installation

Operations

Maintenance

Wear Personal Protective Equipment

To avoid physical hazard wear protective eyewear, clothing, gloves, footwear, head-gear and hearing protection.

Slipping, Tripping and Falling

During routine maintenance hydraulic fluid could spill outside of the machine footprint. Plug hose ends when working with hydraulic fluids and clean up spills near the machinery in a timely manner.

Figure 1 - Fuses

Part # Volts

213197 230 V

213198 230 V

213201 460 V

213202 575 V

Phase Hertz

1~

3~

3~

3~

60 Hz

60 Hz

60 Hz

60 Hz

FLA Fuse

19.2 FLA Littelfuse

13.6 FLA Littelfuse

6.8 FLA Littelfuse

5.7 FLA Littelfuse

Your Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworker will benefit from reasonable care and periodic maintenance. Reasonable care includes daily visual observation, general maintenance daily, weekly, monthly and at hourly milestone intervals by operator/maintenance personnel. Perform inspections and maintenance of the electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems of the Ironworker and any optional Cleveland Steel Tool hydraulic accessory connected to the Ironworker as follows:

Daily/Shift Change Visual Observation

Electrical System

Visually inspect incoming power and exposed surface conduit or cabling on the Ironworker for signs of damage. Cut, abraded or crushed electrical cords may present an electrical hazard to the Operator and damage the machinery. Replace fuses as necessary with same type and rating. See Figure 1 below.

Hydraulic System

Visually inspect exposed or surface mounted hydraulic hoses and fittings for signs of damage. Cut, abraded or crushed hydraulic hoses or leaking fittings may present a hydraulic fluid hazard to the Operator and damage the machinery.

Plug hose ends when working with hydraulic fluids and clean up spills near the machinery in a timely manner to reduce the likelihood of spills, trips and falls.

Mechanical System

Visually inspect guards and material hold-downs protecting moving parts. Guards and material hold-downs must remain on the machine for safe operation. Clear any material obstructions at the work stations prior to visually inspecting moving parts of the machine. Cycle the machine. Machine should operate smoothly in hydraulic extend and retract mode.

Observe mechanical operating clearances. Punches, dies, angle shear, notcher and bar shear blades should be evenly gapped and free of nicks, chips or burrs in their surface.

Ironworker operation creates small concussive shocks and vibration that may loosen hardware and fasteners over time.

Inspect fasteners and fittings and tighten where loose.

Part # Voltage Amperage SC/IR

JTD040 600 VAC 40 A

JTD025 600 VAC 25 A

JTD012 600 VAC 12 A

JTD010ID 600 VAC 10 A

200 kA

200 kA

200 kA

200 kA

Class

J

J

J

J

Qty.

3

3

2

3

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Failure of any element of the daily/shift change visual observation will require maintenance of the affected Ironworker or accessory componentry. Please follow the following maintenance procedures.

General Maintenance - Daily

ing center. Tighten gib-pins and locking nuts to maintain blade clearance as indicated above. Gib-pins are wearing parts. Order replacement gib-pins through Cleveland Steel

Tool.

Lockout power to machine.

Clean your Ironworker daily with a compressed air nozzle and soft cloth lighly moistened with a mild, water based detergent solution. Remove filings, dirt, dust and grime and excess lubricant from working surfaces. All clean surfaces must be fully dry before powering up machine.

Grease all machine guides and pins supplied with a

GREASE DAILY designation with NLGI Grade 2

(NLGI Service GC-LB) or equivalent premium, heavy duty lubricant.

Check the ISO Viscosity 46 hydraulic fluid level monthly.

Maintain the correct volume of hydraulic fluid in the reservoir as indicated. Contaminated fluid will compromise your cutting operation.

General Maintenance - First 30 Hours


Replace the oil filter on your Ironworker after your first 30 hours of use. External oil filters are available through your

Cleveland Steel Tool. When working on the hydraulic power plant use plugs to cap hose ends during maintenance procedures to minimize fluid loss. Clean up spills near the machinery to reduce the likelihood of slips, trips and falls.

General Maintenance - Weekly


Check blade tolerance. Maintain .010 clearance between fixed and movable shear blades on 40, 50, 55, 60 and 65

Ton models at all times. Maintain .015 clearance between fixed and movable shear blades on 75, 100, 100D, 120 Ton.

110 Elite and 110/65 DO Elite models at all times. Insert a feeler gauge between fixed and movable blades to verify proper blade clearance and shear tolerance. Adjust tolerance of shear blades by relieving the locking nuts that secure the gib-pins to the Ironworker frame. Once loose, rotate gib-pins to push the operating center against the frame. Gap the angle and bar shear blades with the specified clearance and tighten the gib-pin lock nuts. Failure to maintain proper clearance will result in lower quality cuts, damage to blade, blade pockets and the potential to damage the Ironworker frame.

General Maintenance - Every 1000 Hours


Replace the oil filter on your Ironworker after your first

1000 hours of use. External oil filters are available through your Cleveland Steel Tool. When working on the hydraulic power plant use plugs to cap hose ends during maintenance procedures to minimize fluid loss. Clean up spills near the machinery to reduce the likelihood of slips, trips and falls.

General Maintenance - Every 5000 Hours


Drain used hydraulic fluid, dispose of according to local or jurisdictional guidelines and replace with ISO Viscosity 46 hydraulic fluid to the volume specified on the hydraulic fluid reservoir.

General Maintenance - Monthly


Check gib-pins for lubrication and snugness to the operat-

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Punch Station


Your Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworker has been shipped with a punch and die installed within the punch station. When worn or chipped, the punch and die must be replaced. Observe the following procedure when maintaining the Ironworker punch station.

Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop/off button and lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.

Maintain as follows:

1. Swing the Punch Stripper up or away from the punch by loosening the stripper assembly bolts.


3. Remove die by loosening the set screw at the side of the punch table and then lifting die from the die holder. If the die resists removal gently tap the die from the underside of the punch table to loosen the die for removal.

4. Select new punch and die according to clearances recommended in the Operations Manual.




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8. In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, first confirm that the punch is seated properly in the punch nut assembly. If not seated properly, repeat step 5. If seated properly, loosen the bolts under the die table allowing the table to be moved to center the die. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table and repeat step 6.

9. Swing the stripper bar back in place allowing for minimal clearance between the top of the material and the bottom of the stripper and tighten the stripper bolts.


Maintain the following clearance between punch and die:

Material Thickness

16 gauge and lighter

15 gauge - 13 gauge

3/32" - 5/32"

3/16" - 15/32"

1/2" and heavier

Total Clearance

.006"

.010"

1/64"

1/32"

1/16"

Figure 2 - Punch Tonnage Requirements

Hole Diameter ga. 10.76

3/16 (.187) 2.81 3.74 4.68 5.61 6.50 7.48 8.42 9.35 10.29 11.22 12.16 13.09 14.03 14.96

1/4 (.250) 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00 11.25 12.50 13.75 15.00 16.25 17.50 18.75 20.00

3/8 (.375) 11.25 13.13 15.00 16.88 18.75 20.63 22.50 24.38 26.25 28.13 30.00

1/2 (.500)

5/8 (.625)

20.00 22.50 25.00 27.50 30.00 32.50 35.00 37.50 40.00

31.25 34.38 37.50 40.63 43.75 46.88 50.00

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Bar Shear

Your Ironworker may include a bar/plate shear as a standard feature. When maintained within tolerance, the bar/plate shear will provide a distortion and burr free shear cut to mild steel bar or plate stock. Shear blades are wearing parts and need to be maintained or replaced over time. When worn or chipped, shear blades must be replaced. Observe the following procedure when maintaining the Ironworker bar shear station.


Remove and replace stationary blade:

1. Remove the material hold-down assembly from the Ironworker frame by removing the return spring and bolts that secure the assembly to the Ironworker frame.

2. Remove blade bolts located under the feed table. Remove the stationary blade.

3. With blade removed, clean blade pocket of any dirt or debris.

4. Your shear blades have multiple cutting surfaces that can be flipped and rotated prior to full replacement of the part.

Rotate the stationary blade to new cutting surface and reinstall in blade pocket.

5. Tighten the stationary blade back into the blade pocket.

Remove and replace moving blade:

1. Remove the drop-off guard from the rear of the Ironworker frame.

2. Power on the machine and inch the moving center down to reveal blade bolts for the moving blade.

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3. With bolts exposed, turn machine off and disconnect from power source.

4. Remove blade bolts and remove blade from the blade pocket.


6. Your shear blades have four cutting surfaces that can be used prior to full replacement of the part. Rotate the movable blade to new cutting surface and reinstall in blade pocket.

7. Tighten the movable blade back into the blade pocket.

8. Replace the drop-off guard to the rear of the frame.

9. Return the machine to power and turn on to automatically return the moving center to its neutral position.

10. With a feeler gauge, check shear blade for correct operating clearance.

• Maintain .010 clearance between fixed and movable shear blades on 40, 50, 55, 60 and 65 Ton models at all times.

• Maintain .015 clearance between fixed and movable shear blades on 75, 100, 100D, E110, E110 / 65 and

120 Ton models at all times.

11. Adjust tolerance of shear blades by relieving the locking nuts that secure the gib-pins to the Ironworker frame.

Once loose, rotate gib-pins to push the operating center against the frame. Gap the angle and bar shear blades with the specified clearance and tighten the gib-pin lock nuts.

Failure to maintain proper clearance will result in lower quality cuts, damage to blades, blade pockets and the potential to damage the Ironworker frame.

12. Replace and secure guarding removed in the maintenance procedure.

13. Replace the material hold-down assembly to the Ironworker frame.

Angle Shear

Your Ironworker may include an angle iron shear as a standard feature. When maintained within tolerance, the angle iron shear will provide a distortion and burr free shear cut to mild steel angle iron. Angle iron shear blades are wearing parts and need to be maintained or replaced over time. When worn or chipped, shear blades must be replaced. Observe the following procedure when maintaining the Ironworker bar shear station.



1. Remove the material hold-down assembly from the Ironworker frame by removing the bolts that secure the guard / hold-down assembly to the Ironworker frame.

2. Remove blade bolts located behind the guard. Remove the stationary blades.

3. With blades removed, clean blade pocket of any dirt or debris.

4. Your shear blades have multiple cutting surfaces that can be used prior to full replacement of the part. Rotate the stationary blades to new cutting surface and reinstall in blade pocket.

5. Tighten the stationary blades back into the blade pocket.

6. Replace and secure the material hold-down and guarding to the Ironworker frame.


1. Remove the angle shear drop-off guard from the rear of the

Ironworker frame.

2. Power on the machine and inch the moving center down to reveal blade bolts for the moving blade.

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3. With bolts exposed, turn machine off and disconnect from power source.

4. Remove blade bolts and remove blade from the blade pocket.


6. Your shear blades have multiple cutting surfaces and two radius options that can be used prior to full replacement of the part. Rotate the movable blade to the appropriate radius and new cutting surface and reinstall in blade pocket.

See diagram (above) for correct radius designation.

7. Tighten the movable blade back into the blade pocket.

8. Replace the drop-off guard to the rear of the Ironworker frame.

9. Return the machine to power and turn on to automatically return the moving center to its neutral position.

10. With a feeler gauge, check shear blade for correct operating clearance.

• Maintain .010 clearance between fixed and movable shear blades on 40, 50, 55, 60 and 65 Ton models at all times.

• Maintain .015 clearance between fixed and movable shear blades on 75, 100, 100D, E110, E110 / 65 and

120 Ton models at all times.

11. Adjust tolerance of shear blades by relieving the locking nuts that secure the gib-pins to the Ironworker frame.

Once loose, rotate gib-pins to push the operating center against the frame. Gap the angle and bar shear blades with the specified clearance and tighten the gib-pin lock nuts.

Failure to maintain proper clearance will result in lower quality cuts, damage to blades, blade pockets and the

Notcher

50/60/65/75/100DX/120 Ton Ironworkers


Your 50, 60, 65, 75, 100DX, or 120 Ton Ironworkers Ironworker includes a notcher as a standard feature. When maintained within tolerance, the notcher will provide a distortion and burr free shear cut to mild steel bar, plate or angle iron. Notcher tooling is equipped with one, three-sided top notcher blade and three, four-sided bottom blades. The top blade is mounted to the moving “center” of the Ironworker, while the bottom three blades are secured into a base housing. Notcher blades are wearing parts and need to be maintained or replaced over time.

Observe the following procedure when maintaining the Ironworker notcher station.

Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop / off button and lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.


1. Remove or swing the notcher guard assembly up and away from the notcher table.

2. Remove the two 1/2” socket head cap screws that secure the existing top notcher blade to the moving center.

3. Clean the keyway in the moving center of any dirt or debris.

4. Install the top notcher blade with the keyway up. Secure the top blade using the two 1/2” socket head cap screws.

Tighten bolts.

blades into the base table housing.

3. Clean the blade pockets of any dirt or debris.

4. The bottom shear blades have multiple cutting surfaces.

Either rotate/flip the existing blade set to the new cutting surfaces or install new cutting blades into the blade pockets. Re-install the six 3/8” socket head cap screws and tighten. The blades should be planar to eachother at the top surface of the working table.

5. Re-install the notcher table with the open “U” facing the center of the machine. The guide foot of the top notcher blade should be centered within the base table blades.

4. Loosely secure the notcher table from the underside of the base with four 1/2” bolts and washers (provided).

5. Check for top and bottom blade alignment by powering up the machine and slowly inching down the top blade to meet the bottom blades with the foot pedal. Power the machine off.

6. Using a feeler gauge, adjust the clearance between the perimeter of the top and bottom blades to allow for .010 clearance on all three sides.

7. In the event that the top and bottom blades are not aligned, simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the table to be moved to center the top blade within the bottom blades. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.

8. Adjust the cap screws at the end of the notcher table to engage the base notcher table to the base table. Lock the two 3/8” nuts in place to secure the cap screws in place.


Remove and replace stationary blades:

1 The notcher table includes three blades secured within the table housing. Remove the four 1/2” bolts and washers that secure notcher table to the base table.

2. Remove the six, 3/8” socket head cap screws that secure the

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Pedestal Die


Your Ironworker includes a standard or oversized pedestal punch and die assembly installed within the punch station.

When worn or chipped, the punch and die must be replaced.

Observe the following procedure when maintaining the Ironworker punch station.





3. Remove die by loosening the set screw at the front edge of the punch table and then lifting die from the die holder. If the die resists removal gently tap the die from the underside of the punch table to loosen the die for removal.




7. In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, first confirm that the punch is seated properly in the punch nut assembly. If not seated properly, repeat step 5 . If seated properly, loosen the bolts under the die table allowing the table to be moved to center the die. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table and repeat step 6.




Material Thickness Total Clearance

16 gauge and lighter .006"

15 gauge - 13 gauge

3/32" - 5/32"

3/16" - 15/32"

1/2" and heavier

.010"

1/64"

1/32"

1/16"

Punch Tonnage Requirements

See Figure 2 on Page 39

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Optional Tooling - Notcher

25/40/55/100 Ton Ironworkers

3. Carefully remove the notcher table assembly to a secure workbench. The top table that holds the blade set is secured by eight 3/8” socket head cap screws - four from the top working surface, four from the underside of the notcher assembly. Remove all eight cap screws to seperate the blade housing from the notcher assembly. Remove the top table from the assembly.

4. Remove the six 3/8” socket head cap screws that secure the blades into the base table housing.


Your Ironworker may include a notcher as an optional feature.

When maintained within tolerance, the notcher will provide a distortion and burr free notch cut to mild steel bar, plate or angle iron. Notcher tooling is equipped with one, three-sided top notcher blade and three, four-sided bottom blades. The top blade is mounted to the moving “center” of the Ironworker, while the bottom three blades are secured into a base housing.

Notcher blades are wearing parts and need to be maintained or replaced over time. Observe the following procedure when maintaining the Ironworker notcher station.

Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop / off button and lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.


1. Remove or swing the notcher guard assembly up and away from the notcher table.

2. Remove the two 1/2” socket head cap screws that secure the existing top notcher blade to the moving center.


4. Install the top notcher blade with the keyway up and the

“foot” of the blade facing the center of the machine. Secure the top blade using two 1/2” socket head cap screws.

Tighten bolts.


1 Loosen the set screws (if provided) located at the sides of the notcher table.

2. The notcher table includes three blades secured within the table housing. Remove the four 1/2” bolts and washers that secure notcher table to the base table.



Either rotate/flip the existing blade set to the new cutting surfaces or install new cutting blades into the blade pockets. Re-install the six 1/2” socket head cap screws and tighten. The blades should be planar to eachother at the top surface of the working table.

7. Re-install the eight cap screws that secure the top table housing to the bottom table housing.

8. Re-install the notcher table with the open “U” facing the center of the machine. The guide foot of the top notcher blade should be centered within the base table blades.

9. Loosely secure the notcher table from the underside of the base with four 1/2” bolts and washers (provided).


11. Using a feeler gauge, adjust the clearance between the perimeter of the top and bottom blades to allow for .010 clearance on all three sides.

12. In the event that the top and bottom blades are not aligned, simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the table to be moved to center the top blade within the bottom blades. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.

13. Adjust the set screws (if provided) at the sides of the notcher table to engage the base notcher table to the base table.

Lock the four 3/8” nuts in place to secure the set screws in place. These added fixtures are to provide additional support to the base table during the notching operation.


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Optional Tooling - Angle Notcher

pins and reinstall new moving top blade.


Your Ironworker may include an Angle Notcher as an optional tool. When maintained within tolerance, the notcher will provide a distortion and burr free two-sided, 92 degree notch cut to mild steel bar, plate or angle iron.

Angle Notcher tooling is equipped with one, two-sided top notcher blade and two, four-sided bottom blades. The top blade is mounted to the base table with two pin and return spring assemblies. This ‘bump-die’ housing allows the moving “center”

(with push block) of the Ironworker to push or ‘bump’ the top blade to bypass the bottom stationary blades. Notcher blades are wearing parts and need to be maintained or replaced over time. Observe the following procedure when maintaining the

Ironworker Angle Notcher station.


1 The Angle Notcher base table includes two blades secured within the table housing. Remove the four 1/2” socket head cap screws that secure the blades into the blade supports of the base table housing.



Either rotate/flip the existing blade set to the new cutting surfaces or install new cutting blades into the blade pockets. Re-install the four 1/2” socket head cap screws and tighten. The blades should be planar to eachother at the top surface of the working table.

4. Reinstall the push block to the moving center with the two

1/2” socket head cap screws provided


6. Using a feeler gauge, confirm the clearance between the perimeter of the top and bottom blades to allow for .010 clearance on two sides.

7. Periodically lubricate the Angle Notcher assembly with the grease fittings supplied as indicated on the tooling.

Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop/off button and lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.


1. Remove the Angle Notcher guard assembly from the notcher table.

2. Remove the two 1/2” socket head cap screws that secure the Angle Notcher push block to the moving center.


4. With the push block removed, lift the moving top blade from the guide pin assembly. Clean and lubricate the guide

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Optional Tooling - Oversize Punch

Image Note: Guarding removed for clarity assembly. If not seated properly, repeat step 5 . If seated properly, loosen the bolts under the die table allowing the table to be moved to center the die. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table and repeat step 6.


Punch and Die Operating Clearances



16 gauge and lighter .006”

15 gauge - 13 gauge

3/32” - 5/32”

3/16” - 15/32”

1/2” and heavier

.010”

1/64”

1/32”

1/16”

Punch Tonnage Requirements


Your Ironworker may include an optional oversized punch and die assembly installed within the punch station. When worn or chipped, the punch and die must be replaced. Observe the following procedure when maintaining the Ironworker punch station.


Maintain as follows:



3. Remove die by loosening the set screw at the side of the punch table and then lifting die from the die holder. If the die resists removal gently tap the die from the underside of the punch table to loosen the die for removal.




7. In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, first confirm that the punch is seated properly in the punch nut

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Optional Tooling - Pipe Notcher

Image Note: Guarding removed for clarity within the table housing. Remove the two 1/2” socket head cap screws and washers that secure the blade into the base table housing.

2. Clean the blade pocket of any dirt or debris.

3. Install new cutting blade into the blade pocket. Re-install the two 1/2” socket head cap screws and washers provided and tighten.

4. Check for top and bottom blade alignment by powering up the machine and slowly jog the center down. The pipe dies will close or bypass each other. The push block should not come in contact with the die housing.

5. Periodically lubricate the Pipe Notcher assembly as indicated on the tooling.

Your Ironworker may include a Pipe Notcher or Turret Pipe

Notcher assembly as an optional tool. When maintained within tolerance, the notcher will provide a distortion and burr free saddle cut in pipe and tube products.

Your Pipe-Notch Station is equipped with one, top notcher die and one, bottom notcher die. The top die is mounted within a spring loaded guide housing mounted to the tooling base. The bottom die attaches to the face of the guide housing and is machined with a saddle to aid in centering and guiding pipe sections into the die housing. The moving “center” of the Ironworker, pushes on the top Pipe-Notch blade via the accessory push block.

Top and bottom Pipe Notcher blades are wearing parts and will need to be replaced if worn or chipped. Observe the following procedure when maintaining the Ironworker Pipe Notcher station.



1. Remove the two 1/2” socket head cap screws that secure the Pipe Notcher push block to the moving center.


3. With the push block removed, lift the moving top blade from the guide assembly. Clean and lubricate the guide assembly and reinstall new moving top blade.

4. Re-install the push block to the moving center with the two 1/2” socket head cap screws provided.


1 The Pipe Notcher base table includes one blade secured

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Optional Tooling - Brake Tooling


Your Ironworker may include a Brake assembly as an optional tool. Brake tooling is available in 7”, 8”, 10” and 12” assemblies for your Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworker. When maintained within tolerance, Brake tooling will allow for the graduated bending of 1/16”, 3/16”, 1/8” and 1/4” flat, bar or angle stock up to 90 degrees.

Your Brake tooling is equipped with one mounting bracket to secure the “punch” to the moving center of the machine, one

“4-way die”, and two bottom brackets that secure the “die” to the base table. The moving “center” of the Ironworker, pushes the top punch into the shaped die to bend the specified material. Brake tooling will wear over time and will need to be replaced. Observe the following procedures when maintaining or replacing components of the Ironworker Brake station.


Remove and replace moving Punch:

1. While supporting the punch, carefully remove the allen screws that secure the punch to the punch holder. Remove the punch.

2. If the punch holder requires replacement, remove the two

1/2” socket head cap screws from the punch holder assembly. Remove punch holder.


4. Install the new punch holder with the two 1/2” socket head cap screws. The 1/2” tapped hole is positioned to the outside of the machine. Tighten the assembly into the moving center.

5. Position punch in the holder so that the milled relief in the keyway slips over the holder bolt. Tighten set screws in the holder to secure the punch.

Remove and replace stationary Four-Way Die:

1. Remove four 1/2” bolts, nuts and washers from the die support brackets.

2. Remove support brackets.

3. Remove old die assembly.

4. Place new die assembly on the Ironworker support table.

5. Loosely secure the two support brackets to the support table from the underside of the base with four 1/2” bolts, nuts and washers (provided).

6. Check for punch and die alignment by powering on the machine and slowly inching down the punch to meet the bottom die with the foot pedal. Power the machine off.

7. In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the die block to be moved to center the punch. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.

8. Select 1/16”, 3/16”, 1/8” or 1/4” test material for bending.

Rotate your four-way die to your selected material thickness. Power the machine on and jog the center down till the punch pushes the sample material into the die. If the punch stops before the material has been formed to a 90 degree angle, a small steel shim must be placed between the die and support table.

9. Re-install all guarding to the machine prior to machine use.

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Optional Tooling - Rod Shear/Multi-Shear


1 The Rod Shear or Multi Shear assembly includes one or two blades secured within the base housing. Remove the six 1/2” socket head cap screws and spacers that secure the guard and blade into the base housing.

2. Clean the blade pocket of any dirt or debris.

3. Install new cutting blades into the blade pocket. Re-install the guarding and the six 1/2” socket head cap screws and spacers provided and tighten.

5. Check for moving and stationary blade alignment by powering up the machine and slowly jog the center down. The blades will bypass each other. The push block should not come in contact with the base housing.

6. Periodically lubricate the Rod Shear or Multi Shear assembly as indicated on the tooling.

Your Ironworker may include a Rod Shear or Multi Shear assembly as an optional tool. When maintained within tolerance, these shears will provide a distortion and burr free cut to mild steel rod, square, bar and small angle stock. Both Cleveland

Steel Tool Rod Shear or Multi Shear assemblies are“bump-die” tools consisting of a housing which holds a stationary blade, a moving blade, return springs and a push block. The moving

“center” of the Ironworker, pushes on the top moving blade via the push block to shear the material. Blades within the Rod

Shear and Multi Shear assemblies are wearing parts and will require replacement over time. Observe the following procedures when maintaining or replacing components of the Rod or

Multi Shear assemblies.



1. Remove Rod Shear or Multi Shear assembly from tooling station by removing the four 1/2” bolts, nuts and washers.

2. Remove the two 1/2” allen head screws that secure the push block to the moving blade.Remove damaged blade from base housing. Reserve the push block and return springs for installation of new blade.

3. Clean the pushblock and return springs of any dirt or debris.

4. Install new moving top blade to pushblock with allen head screws provided. Re-install return springs. and return moving blade to base housing.


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Optional Tooling - 241 Punch Tooling

Image Note: Guarding removed for clarity die with the foot pedal. Check to see that the punch is centered in the die.

7. In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, first confirm that the punch is seated properly in the punch nut assembly. If not seated properly, repeat step 5

. If seated properly, loosen the bolts under the die table allowing the table to be moved to center the die. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table and repeat step 6.





16 gauge and lighter .006"

15 gauge - 13 gauge

3/32" - 5/32"

3/16" - 15/32"

1/2" and heavier

.010"

1/64"

1/32"

1/16"

Punch Tonnage Requirements


Your Cleveland Steel Tool Ironworker may include a 241 punch and die assembly installed within the punch station.

When worn or chipped, the punch and die must be replaced.

Observe the following procedure when maintaining the Ironworker punch station.





3. Remove die by loosening the set screw at the front edge of the punch table and then lifting die from the die holder. If the die resists removal gently tap the die from the underside of the punch table to loosen the die for removal.


5. Install new punch and tighten punch nut with wrench.

If using a shaped punch, align the locating keystock of the punch with the corresponding slot within the punch stem assembly and tighten the punch nut with the wrench.

6. Check for punch and die alignment by powering up the machine and inching down the punch to meet the

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