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- Page 1 Part 1 of 1 A250 Assembly Manual Revision 1 | 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 A250 Assembly Manual Revision 1 English Original Instructions December 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 A250 Assembly Manual...
- Page 4 This warranty does not cover components subject to wear due to normal use of the machine such as belts, lights, tooling etc. This warranty is void if Bend-Tech, LLC has determined any failure is the result of mishandling, abuse, misuse, improper installation, improper storage, improper maintenance or unauthorized modification of the machine.
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Page 5: Customer Service
Contact Us Bend-Tech’s hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 EST. The Bend-Tech support team and sales team are always available during our hours of operation. Phone: 651-257-8715 Email: Sales team: sales@bend-tech.com... -
Page 6: Warnings
! Warning ! Due to the extreme temperatures that result from the plasma cutting process, parts cooled in water in the parts catcher can still be extremely hot. Always use caution when handling newly-cut parts. Assembly Manual Bend-Tech Dragon A250... - Page 7 A Note gives clarification or focuses on information that is critical or unique to an operation. Example The material cooling system greatly reduces smoke and vapor emitted by the machine. Bend-Tech recommends use of the material cooling system whenever possible. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual...
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Page 8: Glossary
Glossary Glossary Axis Interface A fixed reference line used by the Dragon A250. Any particular screen display generated by Bend-Tech software. Bend-Tech 7x Mach3 Machine design software - CAD. Machine driver software. Parts Catcher Breakout Board. The parts catcher is placed at the front of Material Support Lift the machine to catch parts as they are cut. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
3.1 Shipping Crate ....15 3.1.1 Dragon A250 Shop Position. . . 15 3.2 Crate Disassembly ....15 Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 10: Contents
6.3 Routing Cables....34 6.4 Connect to Control Box ..34 6.5 Control Box Connections ..35 Assembly Manual Bend-Tech Dragon A250... -
Page 11: Safety
! Danger ! Certain Dragon A250 parts are heavy. Handling them incorrectly could result in severe injury or possibly death. Always use caution and follow safety procedures for moving heavy equipment when assembling the Dragon A250. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 12: Safety Equipment
1.2.1 Safety Equipment Bend-Tech recommends using the proper safety equipment when installing the Dragon A250. Safety equipment standards for each shop should be outlined in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Also, individual shops may have their own standards. -
Page 13: Tools And Equipment
Tools and Equipment 2.1 Tools The Installer(s) should ensure the proper complement of tools are on hand to assemble the Dragon A250. Bend-Tech does not recommend attempting to assemble the machine without the tools listed in this chapter. 2.1.1 Tool List The following are the recommended tools needed to uncrate the Dragon A250 and perform the complete assembly procedure. -
Page 14: Crate Parts List
• Feeler Gauge Set (1) • Vernier Caliper (1) • Torpedo Level (1) • 26 Piece Radius Guage Set (1) • WD40 Gel Lube (1) • Main Drive Belt 260 XL (1) • Thomson Sensor (1) Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 15: Assembling The Dragon
Assembling the Dragon 3.1 Shipping Crate The Dragon A250 is shipped from the Bend-Tech manufacturing facility in a custom-fabricated shipping crate. This crate features a steel reinforced floor and is fully-enclosed to ensure the protection of the Dragon A250 during shipping. The Dragon A250 machine is completely secured within the crate for shipping purposes. -
Page 16: Getting Started
Head is being removed from the crate. 3.3.1 Component Boxes Remove the various component boxes packed around the Dragon A250 machine. The Component Boxes are labeled for reference during the assembly process. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 17: Miscellaneous Box
Install Swivel Levelers on each support leg as the installation progresses. An 11/16 in. wrench may be needed to thread the Swivel Levelers into the bottom of the Support Legs. Installing the Swivel Levelers may require help. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 18: Unpacking The Crate
3.5.1 Place the Head using a Forklift Use a ½ in. socket and ratchet to remove the lag bolts securing the head of the machine to the floor of the crate. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 19: Install The Head Supports
The Dragon A250 requires a minimum of 28-feet of space. Position Forks Here Important Due to its size and weight, Bend-Tech does not recommend placing the head of the machine manually. Before placing the machine, ensure... -
Page 20: Installing The Beams
Install the first beam so that the end labeled 3 is the end being attached to the head of the machine. If necessary, use a rubber mallet or dead blow plastic hammer to seat the beam sections together. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 21: Slide Support Leg #4 Into Position
Install the second beam so that the end labeled 4 is attached to the first beam and support leg 4. If necessary, use a rubber mallet or dead blow plastic hammer to seat the beam sections together. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 22: Slide Support Leg #5 Into Position
Insert the head screw Allen head screw and thread it into the T-nut. Repeat this process for all four fasteners on each side of the support legs. Do not fully tighten these yet. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 23: Slide The Racks Into Position
This will ensure the racks are spaced correctly. 3.7 Placing the Tail Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 24: Place And Install The Tail
After securing the rail sections, remember to tighten all the fasteners securing the support legs to the beams, including those located on the underside of the beams that secure the beams to the support leg brackets. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 25: Installing The Racks
One cable track tray has a hole for the wires to feed though, this tray should be positioned so the hole is towards the tail of the machine. The tail of the machine and head of the machine are pre-assembled at the Bend-Tech manufacturing facility and will arrive with the cable track tray pre-installed. -
Page 26: Installing The Beak
Important Shorter machines will have a different configuration of beams and racks. Use the numbers on the beams, racks, and other components to assemble the machine in the correct order. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 27: Leveling And Alignment
Tools Needed • Level • 11/16 in. Wrench This process is also covered in the Start-Up and Training Manual Part 2, Chapter 1, sections 1.2.2 through 1.2.3. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 28: Checking Rail Level
Ensuring the Dragon A250 is straight is one of the most important steps in preparing the machine for operation. Bend-Tech has found the simplest and best way to determine if the machine is straight is to use a length of string. The string used during assembly at the Bend- Tech facility has been provided with the machine. -
Page 29: Checking The Straightness
Aligning the Rail Splices is one of the most difficult and time-consuming parts of the assembly process. Ensuring Rail Splices are straight and even is critical to the setup of the Dragon A250. Bend-Tech recommends experienced personnel perform the Rail Splice installation. - Page 30 Leveling and Alignment Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual...
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Page 31: Mounting To The Floor
Hammer Drill 5.2 Concrete Sleeve Anchors Bend-Tech requires using ⅜ in. diameter, 3 in. long concrete sleeve anchors to mount the Dragon A250. Installing the concrete sleeve anchors will require a 7/16 in. concrete drill bit. One concrete sleeve anchor per Floor Bracket is sufficient for anchoring the Dragon A250. -
Page 32: Preparing The Floor Brackets
Using a ½ in. socket and torque wrench, torque to manufacturer specs (typically 8 lb ft. for ⅜ in. concrete sleeve anchor). Tighten the Floor Bracket to the Rail Beam Support Leg. 7/16 in. Concrete Drill 3/8 in. Concrete Sleeve Anchor Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 33: Cables And Control Box
Route the cable ends through the large grommet in the Cable Track Tray. Once the cables are routed through the hole in the cable track tray, click the end of the Cable Track into the Cable Track Guide mounted on the Cable Track Tray. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 34: Routing Cables
6.4 Connect to Control Box With the cables routed along the Rail Beam, insert the cables in their appropriate connections at the Control Box. Both the cables and the Control Box will be clearly labeled. Tighten securely by hand. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 35: Control Box Connections
Axis Sensor Cable Green Light Connections Switch Axis Motor Cable Connections E-Stop Cable Connections EStop EStop EStop Ethernet Cable Connection Control Box Latch Laser Main Power Switch Main Power Cable Torch Connection Main Power Fuses Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... - Page 36 Cables and Control Box Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual...
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Page 37: Air Line
Air supply should not drop below minimum requirement before regulator: 6cfm / 90psi. Moisture Traps Compressor 6 cfm / 90psi x 1.5-2 3/8 in. - 1/2 in. Air Hose Recommended: 1/2 in. Plasma Unit Gauge and Regulator Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... - Page 38 Air Line Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual...
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Page 39: Torch
Torch Cable to the power Ground Cable cable connection at the back of the Hypertherm unit. 8.1.1 Torch Ground Connect the alligator clamp from the Hypertherm unit to the ground cable on the Dragon A250. Alligator Clamp Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... -
Page 40: Torch Lead
The Torch Lead should be secured clear of other cables and moving parts. Bend-Tech recommends securing the Torch lead to the Head Support Strut on the left side of the machine. Ensure the Torch cable is clear of other cables and moving parts. -
Page 41: Install The Torch Wand
Running the Torch Mount utility is required before the Dragon Machine is ready for operation. This utility is used to set the torch operating height. The Torch Mount procedure is outlined in the Startup and Training Manual Part 3. Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual... - Page 42 Torch Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual...
- Page 43 Attention After completing the Dragon A250 assembly, please proceed to Startup and Training Manual Part 1.
- Page 44 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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