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Drill Press Swaging Tool Operating Instructions

1) Install tri-roller swaging tool (1) into drill press chuck or vertical milling machine.
2) Adjust spindle speed - recommend approximately 60-100 rpm for initial pieces (Note: This can later be increased up to
250 rpm, once operator proficiency has been developed).
3) Install bearing into housing (4) per the drawing specification.

Operating instructions

1) Position part (sub-assembly – bearing & housing) on the flat surfaced locating fixture (primary) (2), FIG. 1 in bearing
bore.
2) With part resting on locating fixture slowly lower the spindle — ensuring roller fixture bushing is piloted into the
bearing bore (6).
3) Start spindle and apply light pressure for initial revolutions to allow rollers to center in bearing groove (5).
4) Repeat 1-2 times applying normal arm pressure and maintain swaging tool engagement for approximately 5 seconds.
5) Release pressure and withdraw tool from bearing/housing sub-assembly.
6) Inspect swage per the requirements of the drawing or swaging specification.
7) Repeat steps 4 through 6 until swage is complete.
8) Turn sub-assembly over and repeat steps 1 thru 7 to complete swaging on opposite side except use angled (conical)
surfaced locating fixture (secondary) (3), FIG. 2 for this operation.

Note:

Do not grease rollers or bearing lip - Use light machine oil only.
Clean debris from tool rollers frequently using an air gun.
If application requires installation with sealant or primer, remove excess from bearing groove prior to swaging.

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Figure 2

AST 3017

Original Aero Staking Bearing Tools

For Bearing Number: MS14101-14

Bearing Groove Pitch Diameter (PD): 1.438

Bearing Inner Diameter (ID): .875

Standard Outer Envelope of the Tool: Dia 2.000” OD.

Description of the Tool:

 The handheld Tri-Roller Swaging Tool is made of Aerospace Quality, treated, and coated tool steel; it consists of the following: 

The flat-surfaced locating fixture (primary) – used for the first swage 

Angled (conical) surfaced locating fixture (secondary) – used for the second swage

Roller Swaging Fixture (head)

This tool is designed for ” on-wing ” applications and easily fits constrained spaces. The portable tri-roller bearing swaging tool is light and mobile, easy to maintain, and has no weak links. It is used primarily for on-wing repairs, bearing retention, installation, and bearing replacement operations. 

Equipment Required:

NO POWER TOOL NEEDED 

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