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ELECTROMAGNETIC SHEETMETAL FOLDERS
MAGNABEND - USER MANUAL
MODELS 650E, 1000E & 1250E
Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................ 4
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 6
INSPECTION SHEET ....................................................................... 10
USING THE MAGNABEND:
BASIC OPERATION .................................................................. 12
POWER SHEAR ACCESSORY ................................................. 13
FOLDED LIP (HEM) .................................................................. 14
ROLLED EDGE .......................................................................... 15
MAKING A TEST PIECE ........................................................... 16
BOXES (SHORT CLAMPBARS) ............................................... 18
TRAYS (SLOTTED CLAMPBAR) ............................................ 21
TOP-HAT PROFILES ................................................................. 22
MAKING VERY CLOSE REVERSE BENDS .......................... 25
USING BACKSTOPS ................................................................. 26
ACCURACY ..................................................................................... 27
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 28
TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................... 29
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS ..................................................................... 31
WARRANTY .................................................................................... 32
WARRANTY REGISTRATION ....................................................... 33
MAGNETIC ENGINEERING P/L
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KINGSTON, TASMANIA
14/07/2019
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Magnabend Assembly Instructions
Unpack and Attach Feet
Unpack machine components, locate fasteners, and attach feet to the column using screws.
Install Footplate and Secure Machine
Attach footplate for 650E/1000E models or bolt 1250E to floor; secure machine to stand.
Connect Electricals and Attach Tray/Backstops
Connect internal wiring, attach tray with rubber mat, and fit backstop bars/slides.
Attach Handles
Fit the handles to the machine, ensuring correct orientation for each model.
Attach Angle Indicator Assembly
Mount the angle indicator assembly onto the machine for angle measurement.
Clean Surfaces and Prepare for Operation
Clean machine surfaces with solvent, place clamp bars, and plug in for operation.
Magnabend Specifications
Nominal Capacity and Machine Weight
Details machine dimensions, material thickness capacity, and weight for different models.
Clamping Force and Electrical Specifications
Specifies clamping force, voltage, current, duty cycle, and control system.
Hinges and Bending Dimensions
Describes hinge design for open-ended operation and provides bending dimension diagrams.
Bending Capability and Clampbar Sets
Details material bending capabilities, lip width, bend radius, and clamp-bar sets.
Model 650E/1000E Dimensions
Provides front, side, and cross-section elevation diagrams with key dimensions for models.
Model 1250E Dimensions
Provides front, side, and cross-section elevation diagrams with key dimensions for the 1250E model.
Machine Inspection Sheet
Earthing, Electrical Isolation & Voltage Tests
Checks for proper earthing, electrical isolation via megger, and min/max supply voltage.
Interlock Sequence & Turn-On/Off Angles
Verifies two-handed interlock and bending beam movement angles for safe operation.
Angle Scale & Magnet Body Checks
Tests angle scale accuracy and checks straightness/flatness of the magnet body surfaces.
Bending Beam Checks
Inspects bending beam straightness and alignment of extension bar.
Main Clampbar and Hinge Checks
Inspects main clampbar straightness, height, and checks hinge lubrication.
Bending Test, Labels, and Finish
Performs a bending test, verifies labels for clarity, and inspects the machine's finish.
Basic Operation Guide
WARNING: Single Operator Use
Emphasizes the critical safety warning that only one operator should use the machine at a time.
Normal Bending Procedure
Step-by-step guide on adjusting for thickness, inserting workpiece, and performing a bend.
Cautionary Notes on Bending
Advises against damaging edges and notes that magnet clamping force decreases when hot.
Power Shear Operation
Instructions for Power Shear Use
Guide on using the optional power shear with the Magnabend for cutting sheetmetal.
Folding a Lip (Hem)
Thin Workpieces Procedure
Steps for folding lips on thin workpieces, including a note for thick workpieces.
Forming a Rolled Edge
Positioning for Rolled Edge Formation
Instructions on positioning workpiece, clampbar, and rolling bar for creating rolled edges.
Forming a Test Piece
Selecting Material and Marking Lines
Guidance on selecting 0.8mm sheet and marking bend lines for a test piece.
Performing Bends for Test Piece
Detailed steps for creating multiple bends and a rolled edge on the test piece.
Making Boxes
Boxes Using Short Clampbars
Guide for forming boxes, especially complex ones, using short clampbars.
Plain Boxes Procedure
Steps for forming plain boxes using the long and short clampbars.
Lipped Boxes Procedure
Guide for making boxes with lips using short clampbars, requiring specific dimensions.
Boxes with Separate Ends
Describes advantages and procedure for making boxes with separate ends.
Flanged Boxes with Plain Corners
Procedure for forming boxes with plain corners and outside flanges.
Flanged Box with Corner Tabs
Steps for making flanged boxes with corner tabs, emphasizing correct fold sequence.
Forming Trays with Slotted Clampbar
Shallow Tray Folding Procedure
Step-by-step guide for folding shallow trays using the slotted clampbar.
Top-Hat Profiles
How to Make Top-Hats
Instructions on forming both square-sided and tapered top-hat profiles.
Square-Sided Top-Hats
Methods for creating square-sided top-hat profiles using standard or narrow clampbars.
Tapered Top-Hats
Techniques for forming tapered top-hat profiles, including angle considerations.
Top-Hat Height Limitations
Details the lower limits for top-hat height based on bending beam thickness and extension bar.
Minimum Distance Between Reverse Bends
Explains the minimum distance requirement for reverse ('Z') bends based on bending beam thickness.
Making Very Close Reverse Bends
Technique for Closer Reverse Bends
Step-by-step method to achieve reverse bends as close as 8mm apart.
Checking Machine Accuracy
Critical Accuracy Aspects
Identifies key surfaces for accuracy: bending beam, clamp bar, and their parallelism.
Method for Checking Gap Accuracy
Procedure to set and check the gap between clampbar and bending beam using adjusters.
Notes on Accuracy and Bending
Clarifies clampbar elevation importance, gap variation, sharp folds, and uniformity.
Machine Maintenance
Working Surfaces Reconditioning
Guide on cleaning, filing burrs, and protecting working surfaces from rust.
Hinge Lubrication Schedule
Recommendations for lubricating hinges and sector blocks based on machine usage.
Adjuster Calibration Procedure
Steps to reset clampbar adjusters for correct workpiece thickness allowance.
Troubleshooting Guide
Machine Does Not Operate
Troubleshooting steps for a machine that fails to power on or operate.
Light Clamping Operates, Full Clamping Does Not
Diagnosing issues when only light clamping is achieved, not full clamping.
Clampbars Do Not Release
Troubleshooting clampbar release failure, indicating potential demagnetising circuit issues.
Machine Will Not Bend Heavy Gauge Sheet
Diagnosing why the machine fails to bend heavy gauge materials, checking specifications and filler pieces.
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