Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up And Training Manual
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- Page 1 Part 4 of 4 A400 Start-Up and Training Manual Part 4: Side Offsets, Angle & Channel, and Calibration Revision 4 | English ©2020 Bend-Tech LLC...
- Page 2 We are constantly working to improve and advance our products to increase performance, user satisfaction and experience. Bend-Tech LLC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions regarding this manual. Bend-Tech LLC assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.
- Page 3 Dragon A400 Start-Up and Training Manual Revision 4 English Original Instructions July 2020 Bend-Tech LLC 729 Prospect Ave. Osceola, WI 54020 USA (651) 257-8715 www.bend-tech.com support@bend-tech.com Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up and Training Manual...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.3.5 Lead In/Out Settings ..16 1.1.1 Open Bend-Tech 7X ..7 2.4 Side Offsets Calibration ..16 1.1.2 Chuck Grip Settings . -
Page 5: Contents
3.9.6 Calibrating The Marker ..31 3.9.7 Calibrating the Engraver ..31 3.9.8 Calibrating the Torch ..31 Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up and Training Manual... - Page 6 Contents Start-Up and Training Manual Bend-Tech Dragon A400...
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Page 7: Dragon Cam Side Offsets Calibration
Square and Rectangle Tubing has measurable sides which makes the procedure for setting up these materials in the Dragon A400 different than setting up round tubing. The following process will walk the Operator through the procedure to set up a piece of square tubing, but rectangular tubing will be similar. -
Page 8: Material
CRE would be set to 0. 1.1.4 Add Square Or Rectangle Material On the Bend-Tech Dragon Home Interface click Tube Library then click Add New below the Material List in the bottom left of the interface. Select the shape of the material that will be used in the Select Shape box on the right hand side of the interface. -
Page 9: Disable Feature
The next interface will give the Operator the option to Disable the Side Offset Calibration feature and use the machine’s default measurements. Bend-Tech requires performing the Side Offset Calibration to achieve more precise results when cutting square or rectangular material. -
Page 10: Load The Material
This is the gap distance. Type the gap distance into the text box and click Next. The machine will automatically move to the next side of the material. Perform this for all four sides. Start-Up and Training Manual Bend-Tech Dragon A400... -
Page 11: Run Test Cuts
To assure the calculations are correct, click verify and the machine will perform the test cut process again. If the holes are not centered after the second test cut click Go Back to repeat the calibration process. If the holes are centered click Finish. Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up and Training Manual... -
Page 12: Save Calibration
Click Save to record the calibration values to go along with the material. Whenever the material is run the machine will pull the calibration values saved in this process. Material only needs to be calibrated when it is first entered into the Tube and Pipe Library. Start-Up and Training Manual Bend-Tech Dragon A400... -
Page 13: Angle And Channel Material Setup
Material Setup 2.1 Angle and Channel Material Overview In addition to round, square and rectangle tubing, the Dragon A400 is also capable of processing angle and channel material. Bend-Tech software allows the user to design parts and assemblies using angle and channel material. Angle and channel material designs cannot be imported to Dragon software, angle and channel material parts can only be designed in Dragon CAM. -
Page 14: Corner Radius
Another method the Operator can use to figure Y Axis acceleration is: Radius x 2 = Y acceleration To set Y-Axis acceleration, on the Bend-Tech Dragon home interface, under Library, click Tube Library, then click the Machine icon. In the bottom right, in the Machine Acceleration box, change the Rotation (Y) value to .030 in. -
Page 15: Corner Rotation Extension
Under the Machine tab, in the Basic Settings box, set Edge Cut Offset to .0625. Edge Cut Offset is the distance beyond the edge of the material the Lead In/Out is allowed to extend when performing edge cuts. Bend-Tech has found .0625 to be the optimal setting when processing angle or channel material. -
Page 16: Lead In/Out Settings
To begin the Side Offsets Calibration process, open Bend-Tech 7X. Click Dragon CAM. 2.4.2 Begin The Calibration Process On the Bend-Tech Dragon Home Interface click Tube Library then choose the angle or channel material to be calibrated from the Material List. -
Page 17: Disable Feature
The next interface will give the Operator the option to Disable the Side Offsets Calibration feature and use the machine’s default measurements. Bend-Tech requires performing the Side Offsets Calibration to achieve more precise results when cutting square, rectangular, angle or channel material. -
Page 18: Angle Material Spacers
For example, if the material is 3 in. x 2 in. channel, and is .25 thick, the top spacer would measure 2.25 in. and the bottom spacer would measure .5 in. -- [(3 - 2) / 2 = .5] and [.5 + (2 - .25) = 2.25] Start-Up and Training Manual Bend-Tech Dragon A400... -
Page 19: Torch Distance
An interface will open showing the Side Offsets values for the material. The program will use the material size and the values entered in the Side Offsets Calibration to center the holes on each side. Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up and Training Manual... -
Page 20: Save Calibration
Click Save to record the calibration values to go along with the material. Whenever the saved material is run the machine will pull the calibration values saved in this process. Material only needs to be calibrated when it is first entered into the Tube and Pipe Library. Start-Up and Training Manual Bend-Tech Dragon A400... -
Page 21: Calibrating
Calibrating 3.1 Calibration Overview The Dragon A400 is delivered to the customer from the Bend-Tech manufacturing facility fully calibrated. While the machine is delivered pre-calibrated, it is possible for the machine to lose calibration over time, or lose calibration due to servicing such as changing a tool or part. -
Page 22: Wizard
Click Next. The Right and Left sides chosen during the calibration procedure may be different from the actual Left and Right sides as referred to in Dragon A400 Operators Manual. Follow the prompts on the computer for calibration purposes. Start-Up and Training Manual... -
Page 23: Calibration Wizard And Computer
Calibrating the Dragon A400 3.4 Calibration Wizard and Computer Interface Confirmation Before the Operator can begin calibrating the machine, it must first determine the computer and machine are functioning in tandem. In this procedure the calibration process will require the Operator jog each Axis point. -
Page 24: Jog Toolhead - A Axis
Calibrating the Dragon A400 3.4.4 Jog Toolhead - A Axis Next the program will ask the Operator to use the computer mouse to verify the Toolhead is moving properly up and down. Clicking the left button on the computer mouse will move the Toolhead down, clicking the right button on the mouse will move the toolhead up. -
Page 25: Homing Switches
Calibrating the Dragon A400 3.5 Homing Switches Homing Switch operation is checked by touching the face of each switch with a metal tool, such as the blade of a screwdriver. Locate Homing Switches on the end of the Rail (X) axis, the Tool Head horizontal (Z) axis and the Tool Head vertical (A) axis. -
Page 26: Begin Homing Process
Calibrating the Dragon A400 It is not necessary to jog the Trolley within 1-2 feet of the end of the Rail, but jogging the Trolley to the end of the Rail speeds up the process. 3.7 Begin Homing Process The program will then ask the Operator to click the image on the screen to begin the homing process. -
Page 27: Powered Gate
Calibrating the Dragon A400 3.7.3 Powered Gate Calibrating the Powered Gate requires the Operator to place a level on the Gate. As indicated on the screen, the best place to do this is by placing the level on the top of the front adjustable Gate as shown in the image on the screen. -
Page 28: Maximum Chuck Travel (X Axis)
Calibrating the Dragon A400 3.8 Maximum Chuck Travel (X Axis) Max travel length is determined by moving the Trolley as far forward as possible. It is recommended that the Operator move the Trolley forward so there is a minimal amount of space visible between the front surface of the Chuck teeth and the Toolhead when viewing from the side of the Toolhead. -
Page 29: Load Material
Calibrating the Dragon A400 3.9.2 Load Material The Operator will need to load material in the machine to calibrate the Marker, Engraver, Torch and Laser. Click Begin Load. 3.9.3 Material Dimensions Now that the type of material is entered, the program will ask for the dimensions of the material. -
Page 30: Laser Calibration
Calibrating the Dragon A400 3.9.5 Laser Calibration The Program will ask the Operator to center the Laser on the material. To do this, jog the Toolhead to the left until the Laser is completely off the material. It is best to use small clicks to “bump”... -
Page 31: Calibrating The Marker
Calibrating the Dragon A400 3.9.6 Calibrating The Marker Click the Move Pen button to move the Marker into position. Using the directional jog controls for both the Trolley and the Toolhead, move the Marker into position above the X that is marked on the tube. It may be necessary to jog the Trolley forward and/or backward to align the X with the Marker tip. -
Page 32: Pierce Hole
Click Next to log this position as the calibrated value. 3.10 Pierce Hole Ensure the Hypertherm unit is properly connected to the Dragon A400 as outlined in Chapter 3. Ensure the Torch Mount has been performed as outlined in Chapter 1 of the Start-Up and Training Manual Part 3. - Page 33 Calibrating the Dragon A400 3.11 Lifter Station Material Gap This step will establish the working height of the Material Lift Support. Click Move Trolley. Jog the Material Support Lifter up until it just contacts the material. The roller should be in contact with the material but should still spin by hand.
- Page 34 Calibrating the Dragon A400 Start-Up and Training Manual Bend-Tech Dragon A400...
- Page 35 Attention After completing Start-up and Training Manual Part 4, please contact Bend-Tech Customer Support if you need further assistance in operating the Bend-Tech Dragon A400.
- Page 36 Bend-Tech, LLC 729 Prospect Ave. Osceola, WI 54020 1-651-257-8715 sales@bend-tech.com www.bend-tech.com...
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