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- Page 1 Dragon - A400 Operator's Manual Available in 12 foot or 24 foot models. Bend-Tech Dragon Support Team Bend-Tech LLC. Phone: 1-651-257-8715 Address: 729 Prospect Ave. Osceola, WI, 54020 E-Mail: support@bendtechdragon.com support@bend-tech.com Website: http://www.bendtechdragon.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents: Pg. # Introduction and Warranty Included in this Manual • Safety Procedures Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) • Pinch Points • Emergency Stop Buttons • General Safety Guidelines • Machine Capacities Cutting Speed Recommendations Torch Manual Charts • High Speed Vs Low Speed Dross •... - Page 3 Table Of Contents: Pg. # Powering On/Powering Off Sequence • Homing the Machine: When? • 20-23 Using the Machine Controller • 20-24 Library Setup • Gate Operations • 26-27 DRAGON Preventative Maintenance Guide 28-30 Thank you and Contact Information...
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Page 4: Introduction And Warranty
Introduction: Bend-Tech LLC. greatly appreciates your new purchase of the Dragon – A400 12' or • 24' machine. We stand behind our promise to you in offering our best support in helping you along with getting to know your machine and producing quality parts efficiently and in a timely manner. -
Page 5: Safety Procedures
Safety Procedures: IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE YOUR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION OF YOUR DRAGON A400 MACHINE. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Metal working can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not •... -
Page 6: Pinch Points
4. Hearing protection is recommended around loud machinery. Although this machine isn't particularly noisy, ear protection may be necessary for some operators with pre-existing hearing problems. 5. ALWAYS wear protective footwear while loading and unloading materials into the Dragon machine. We recommend steel toe boots to minimize the chance of personal injury or dismemberment. -
Page 7: Emergency Stop Buttons
Emergency Stop Buttons: It is because of pinch points and the possibility of serious bodily • injury that each Dragon machine comes equipped with 4 E-Stop buttons located on different sections for your safety and convenience. 2 are located on each side of the head, 1 is located on the top side •... - Page 8 8. Use COMMON SENSE. 9. Keep flammable liquids and other hazardous materials away from the machine and plasma torch. 10. Beware of the risk of electric shock. DO NOT touch loose wires with your bare hands. BE SURE to always power off the machine and disconnect it from the main power source before working with or accessing the electronic components on the machine.
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Page 9: Machine Capacities
Machine Capacities: Description 24 Foot Machine 12 Foot Machine Machine Travel Length: 294" (unlimited when using pass 144” (unlimited when using pass • through chuck) through chuck) -Round: 0.5" to 6.0" diameter -Round: 0.5" to 6.0" diameter • Tube Size (Outer -Square: 0.5"... -
Page 10: High Speed Vs Low Speed Dross
2. Square material must be cut at a slower speed. This is because the rotational axis must rotate in increments of 90 degrees and so it is forced to slow down even more around the corners of the material. 3. Speeds and amperage settings should be entered on the low end of the spectrum for optimal quality when operating this machine. -
Page 11: Cut Charts
Round Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Quality) Round Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Quality) Round Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Quality) Round Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Quality) - Page 12 Round Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Speed) Round Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Speed) Round Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Speed) Round Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Speed)
- Page 13 Square Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Quality) Square Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Quality) Square Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Quality) Square Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Quality)
- Page 14 Square Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Speed) Square Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Speed) Square Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Speed) Square Material Amps Notes Feed Rate Range (Thickness/Type) (30/45/65) (For Speed)
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Page 15: Machine Components
Machine Components: A-Axis Drive -Controls the vertical movement of the toolhead. Z-Axis Drive -Controls the horizontal movement of the toolhead. X-Axis Drive -Controls the front and back movement of the chuck trolley. Y-Axis Drive -Controls the rotational axis of the chuck. Beak -Supports the part catcher. -
Page 16: Machine Uncrating And Installation
Machine Uncrating and Installation: Safety and Inspection: WARNING: SUFFOCATION HAZARD! Immediately discard any plastic bags, • wrapping and packing materials to eliminate choking and suffocation hazards to children and animals. Inspecting your machine is an important and necessary measure to ensure that you •... -
Page 17: Leveling And Anchoring
Leveling and Anchoring: This product comes equipped with leveling feet to ensure that your machine sections • make up for the different heights and slopes of your shop floor and anchoring brackets so that you can anchor your machine once the machine is leveled. It is highly recommended to level the machine during the assembly process and anchor it to the floor afterwards to maintain stability. -
Page 18: Wiring Diagrams And Paths
Wiring Diagrams and Paths: WARNING: DO NOT attempt to remove any wires from this control box while the machine is plugged in and powered on. You risk causing permanent damage to the cables and their plugs. Machine Control Box:... -
Page 19: Torch Cable Plug
Torch Cable Plug: This is for your reference only. These illustrations will not always be necessary, but if • they are, consult your Bend-Tech LLC. Representative for assistance. DO NOT attempt wiring or re-wiring of these components unless you are a licensed electrician or have a general knowledge of electrical processes. -
Page 20: Ground Wiring Path
Ground Wiring Path: The grounding path for this machine should not be altered or otherwise changed in any • way unless by an licensed electrician or by someone who has an expert level knowledge of electrical processes. This grounding wiring must be setup in the manner expressed below to ensure the •... -
Page 21: Air Hose Connections
Air Hose Connections: Upon setting up the machine, you'll notice that there are 2 locations that will require air • pressure for operation of the machine. One for the plasma power source and one going to the control box for use with the engraver. There is a teed hose to the lifter from the control box. -
Page 22: General Machine Operations
General Machine Operations: Powering on/Powering Off Sequence: The sequence in which the machine/hardware and software are turned on and off is important. Please follow the instructions as shown here: Powering on Sequence Powering Off Sequence (Suggested) 1. Power on the Dragon machine using 1. -
Page 23: Using The Machine Controller
Using the Machine Controller: The Dragon CAM software has a Machine Control screen that will be accessible • directly from the laptop/PC screen for use with the machine. This machine control screen will be used by the operator to jog different axes, home the machine, start any projects, check the status of any project and emergency stop the machine when necessary. - Page 24 Machine Control • Under the Machine Control section, users will have the means to Start, Pause and Stop a project that has been transferred to the machine, adjust feed rates using the Feed +, Feed - and Feed 100% buttons, and turn on the Laser, Engraver and Jog Controls.
- Page 25 • The Jog Controls move the machine in the following directions: X: The front and back movement of the chuck trolley. Y: The clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation movement of the chuck. Z: The left and right movement of the tool head. A: The up and down movement of the tool head.
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Page 26: Library Setup
Axis (Cont.) • IMPORTANT: In the case that one or more of the axis letters are lit up in blue, then those specific axes are currently activating a homing limit sensor. • To enable the machine you will have to click the Machine Disabled button to first enable the jogging tools and then jog the respective axis/axes off their limits. - Page 27 This library will need to have your dies entered into it manually, or pulled from our OEM list. Each die will also need springback information entered and a rotational calibration performed. This library will need to have each material entered manually. Before it is considered a valid material ready to use, it must also contain all of the necessary values in the Machine tab and Lead In/Out tab.
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Page 28: Gate Operations
Gate Operations: IMPORTANT: The front gate on the machine will only need to be adjusted when • loading a different material OD size. It is not necessary to open and close the gate with every new material load. The gate will be closed finger tight around the material. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. It is •... -
Page 29: Faq
FAQ: General Operations Q: After a job has been sent to the A: You will ensure that the machine is homed (or machine from a nesting project, what has been referenced since you turned it on last) and is the process for loading my material? press START on your Machine Controller screen. - Page 30 FAQ: Cut Quality Q: Why are my cuts not penetrating all A: Your feed rate is either set too high, or your the way through my tubing? It's not amperage on your torch is too low, or it is a dropping my parts off.
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Page 31: Dragon Preventative Maintenance Guide
DRAGON A400 Preventative Maintenance Guide When you hear the phrase "preventive maintenance" what comes to mind? Do you cringe at the thought of taking your Dragon machine out of production, losing precious time and money? Or are you meticulous about taking care of your investment so it will last a very long time? Here are some preventive maintenance (PM) tips to help keep your Dragon machine running at peak performance while avoiding unplanned downtime. - Page 32 Every Month or 150 working hours 1. Check for loose bolts on machine and tighten as needed. Have cooling system drained and refilled (if equipped). Every three Months or 500 working hours 1. Check all axes for tightness and grease them down. 2.
- Page 33 Of course, no one wants to have their Dragon machine down without a reason because if your machine is not making parts you're losing time and money. But if you have a preventive maintenance program in place this allows you to manage your schedule rather than getting caught with untimely surprises.
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Page 34: Thank You And Contact Information
Thank you for purchasing your new Dragon A400 Unit. If you have questions or concerns please contact a Bend-Tech representative using the information provided below. Bend-Tech Dragon Support Team Bend-Tech LLC. 1-651-257-8715 support@bendtechdragon.com support@bend-tech.com http://www.bendtechdragon.com...
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