Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Cutting Machine Manuals

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Cutting Machine Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Cutting Machine. We have 15 Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Cutting Machine manuals available for free PDF download: Assembly Manual, Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Start-Up And Training Manual, Original Instructions Manual, Manual, Startup Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up And Training Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up And Training Manual (56 pages)

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Power Tool | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Contents

5
Setup Inspection

7
- General Overview
  7
- Rail
  8
  - Rail Assembly
    8
  - Checking Rail Level
    8
  - Checking Rail Straightness
    8
  - Rail Splices
    8
- Trolley
  9
  - Trolley Cover
    9
  - Trolley Bearing Adjustment
    10
  - Trolley Operation
    10
- Drive Belt Alignment
  11
  - Drive Pulley Spacing
    11
  - Drive Belt Clamp
    12
- Drive Belt Tension Procedure
  12
  - Checking Drive Belt Tension
    13
  - Drive Belt Tension Nut
    14
  - Adjusting Belt Tension
    14
  - Locking Drive Belt Tension
    14
- Control Box
  15
  - C Axis Control Box
    16
  - Main Power Cord
    16
  - Main Power Switch
    16
  - Main Power Fuses
    16
  - Breakout Board
    17
  - Motor Cables
    18
  - Index
    18
  - Axis Sensor Cables
    18
  - E-Stop Cables
    19
  - Ethernet Port
    19
  - Air Line Connection
    20
  - Laser Cord
    20
  - Tool Connections
    20
- Power and Control Connections
  21
  - Cable Connections
    21
  - Motor Connections
    21
  - Motor Connector Check
    21
  - Sensor Connections
    22
  - Air Line Connections
    22
  - Ground Cable
    23
Machine Walk through

25
- Machine Overview
  25
- Gate
  25
  - Gate Overview
    26
  - Gate Eccentric Bearing
    26
- Gate Lead Screws
  27
- Gate Adjustment
  27
- Gate Bearings
  28
- Gate Rollers
  28
- Gate Clamp
  29
- Material Support Lift
  30
  - Overview
    30
  - Operation
    30
  - Air Cylinder Adjustment
    31
- Toolhead
  31
  - Toolhead Overview
    31
  - Toolhead Actuators
    32
  - Marker
    33
  - Engraver
    33
  - Engraver Air Regulators
    33
  - Engraver Bleeder Valve
    34
  - Torch
    34
  - Laser
    34
- Electrical Components
  34
  - Overview
    34
  - Emergency Stops (E-Stops)
    35
  - E-Stop Wiring
    35
  - Homing Switches
    35
  - Homing Sensor Designations and Locations
    36
  - Homing Sensor Cable Connections
    36
- Motor Cable Connections
  37
  - Motor Cable Connection
    37
  - Overview
    37
  - Hypertherm Unit
    38
    
    Hypertherm Overview
    38
    
    Hypertherm Cable
    38
    
    Amperage
    39
    
    Air Supply
    39
    
    Gas
    39
    
    Consumables
    40
    
    Consumables Part List
    40
Machine Control Startup

41
- Overview of Software Operation
  41
  - Ethernet Connection
    41
- Booting up the Dragon A400
  42
  - Power on Computer
    43
- Power on Control Box
  43
  - Main Power Switch
    44
  - Green Power Button
    44
  - Launch Bend-Tech 7X
    44
  - Dragon A400 Software Color Designations
    44
  - Dragon CAM
    45
  - Machine Library
    45
  - Machine Control
    47
  - Mach3 Machine Control
    47
  - Enable Machine
    48
- Jog Controls System Check
  48
- Open Jog Controls
  48
- Index
  49
- Jogging the Machine
  49
- Homing the Machine
  50
  - Homing an AXIS
    50
  - Axis Definition Table
    50
  - Jog the Trolley
    51
  - Check
    51
  - Home All Axis
    52
- Hypertherm
  52
  - Hypertherm Power Switch
    53
  - Hypertherm Cut Type
    53
  - Hypertherm Air Supply
    54
  - Hypertherm PSI Settings
    54
  - Hypertherm Cut Settings
    54

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Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Maintenance & Troubleshooting (56 pages)

CNC plasma tube and pipe cutting machine

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Control Systems | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Customer Service

5
Customer Satisfaction Commitment

5
Warnings

6
Glossary

8
- Table of Contents
  9
Contents

10
Introduction

13
- How to Send a Support Session
  13
Gate

15
- Gate Troubleshooting
  15
  - Eccentric Bearing on Gate Sticking
    15
  - Front Gate Binding
    15
  - Clip Keeps Falling off Lead Screw
    15
  - Loose Front Gate
    15
  - Gate Not Operating Smoothly
    16
  - Play in Gate
    16
  - Gate Jaws Not Operating Smoothly
    16
Laser

17
- Laser Troubleshooting
  17
  - Laser Not Lining up with End of Tube
    17
  - Laser Failure
    18
Torch & Cutting

19
- Diagnosing Cutting and Torch Issues
  19
- Grounding the Torch
  21
  - Torch Not Firing
    21
  - Torch Colliding with Material
    21
Engraver

23
- Engraver Guide
  23
Material Support Lift

25
- Material Support Lift Guide
  25
Axis Motor

29
- Axis Motor Troubleshooting
  29
  - Axis Won't Jog
    29
  - Axis Motor or Trolley Binding While
    29
  - Jogging at Full Speed
    29
  - Axis Motor Skipping Steps
    30
- Setting Rail Distance
  30
- Adjusting Trolley Eccentric Bearings
  30
Drive Belt

33
Chuck

39
- Chuck Troubleshooting
  39
  - Chuck Skipping Steps
    39
  - Chuck Not Level in Load Position
    39
- Removing and Cleaning Chuck Jaws
  40
- Removing the Chuck
  40
- Cleaning the Chuck
  40
Control Box

41
- Replacing a Motor Driver
  41
- Replacing the Control Box Power
  42
- Switch
  42
- Replacing the Smoothstepper
  42
- Replacing Control Box Fuses
  43
- Reseating the Breakout Board
  43
- Replacing the Control Box
  43
ESS Connections

47
- Troubleshooting the ESS Connections
  47
  - ESS Failure to Connect
    47
  - Connection Lost While Machine Is
    48
  - Running
    48
Sensors

49
- Sensor Overview
  49
  - Diagnosing Sensor Issues
    49
- Setting a Sensor
  49
- Inspecting Sensor Cables
  50
- Checking a Sensor
  50
- A and Z Sensors
  50

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual (56 pages)

CNC plasma tube and pipe cutting machine

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Control Systems | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Limited Warranty

4
Customer Service

5
Customer Satisfaction Commitment

5
Warnings

6
Glossary

8
- Table of Contents
  9
Contents

10
Safety

11
- Introduction
  11
- Assembly Safety
  11
  - Safety Equipment
    12
Tools and Equipment

13
- Tools
  13
  - Tool List
    13
- Crate Parts List
  14
- Optional Parts
  14
Beginning Assembly

15
- Shipping Crate
  15
  - Dragon A400 Shop Position
    15
- Crate Disassembly
  15
- Getting Started
  16
  - Component Boxes
    16
  - Rear Tail Section
    17
  - Place Rear Tail Section
    17
- Miscellaneous Box
  18
- Swivel Levelers
  18
- Rail and Rail Beam Sections
  19
  - Installing Rail Beam Sections
    20
  - Fastening the Rail Beam to the Support Leg
    21
- Installing the Head
  21
  - Placing the Head Using a Forklift
    22
- Complete the Rail Beam
  23
- Secure the Rail Support Legs
  24
- Secure the Rail Sections
  24
- Tighten the Rail Beam Fasteners
  24
- Belt Track Guide
  24
- Beak
  25
  - Installing the Beak
    26
Drive Belt Installation

27
- Drive Belt Pre-Installation
  27
- Installing the Drive Belt
  27
- Tensioning the Drive Belt
  28
  - Tool
    29
  - Adjusting Belt Tension
    29
  - Locking Drive Belt Tension
    29
Cables and Control Box

31
- Cable Pre-Installation
  31
- Installing the Cable Track
  32
- Routing Cables
  32
- Connect to Control Box
  32
- Control Box Connections
  33
Trolley

35
- Trolley Shipping
  35
- Trolley Cover
  35
  - Front Plate
    36
  - E-Stop
    36
  - E-Stop Mounting
    36
  - Attaching to the Trolley
    36
  - Rear Plate
    37
Air Line

39
- Air Line Connection Overview
  39
Torch

41
- Torch Cable
  41
  - Torch Ground
    41
  - Torch Lead
    42
- Preparing the Torch Wand
  43
  - Brass Gear Rack Hypertherm Powermax45
    43
  - Brass Gear Rack Hypertherm Powermax65/85
    44
- Install the Torch Wand
  45
Leveling and Alignment

47
- Leveling and Alignment Overview
  47
  - Checking Rail Level
    48
  - Adjusting Swivel Levelers
    48
  - Checking Rail Straightness
    48
  - Rail Splices
    49

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Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up And Training Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up And Training Manual (44 pages)

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Welding System | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Contents

5
Machine Overview

7
- Introduction
  7
- Gate Overview
  7
  - Gate Eccentric Bearing
    8
  - Gate Lead Screws
    9
  - Gate Adjustment
    9
  - Gate Clamp
    9
- Material Support Lift Overview
  9
  - Material Support Lift Operation
    10
  - Air Cylinder Adjustment
    10
- Toolhead
  11
  - Toolhead Actuators
    11
  - Marker Holder
    12
  - Engraver
    12
  - Engraver Air Regulators
    12
  - Torch
    13
  - Laser Light
    13
- Electrical Components Overview
  13
  - Emergency Stops (E-Stops)
    13
  - E-Stop Wiring
    13
  - Homing Sensors
    14
  - Homing Sensor Designations and Locations
    14
- Motor Cable Connections Overview
  15
- Hypertherm Unit
  15
  - Hypertherm Overview
    15
  - Hypertherm Cable
    15
  - Ground Connection
    15
  - Amperage
    16
  - Air Supply
    16
  - Gas
    17
  - Consumables
    17
  - Consumables Part List
    17
Machine Inspection

19
- Rail Inspection
  20
  - Check Rail Assembly
    20
  - Check Rail Level
    21
  - Check Rail Straightness
    22
- Electrical Inspection
  23
  - Motor Cables
    24
  - Motor Cable Locations
    25
  - Axis Sensor Cables
    25
  - Emergency Stop Cables
    26
  - Ethernet Port
    26
  - Laser Light Cord
    27
  - Tool Connections
    27
  - Ground Cable
    27
  - Check the Breakout Board
    28
    
    Connect Power
    28
    
    Check for 5 Volts
    29
    
    Check E-Stops
    29
  - Air Line Connection
    30
Machine Control Startup

31
- Booting up the Dragon A400
  31
  - Power on Computer
    31
- Power on Control Box
  32
  - Main Power Switch
    32
  - Green Power Button
    32
  - Launch Bend-Tech 7X
    32
  - Dragon A400 Software Color Designations
    32
  - Bend-Tech Launcher
    33
  - Machine Control
    33
  - Mach3 Machine Control
    34
  - Enable Machine
    34
- Jog Controls System Check
  34
  - Open Jog Controls
    34
  - Index
    35
  - Jogging the Machine
    35
- Homing the Machine
  36
  - Homing an AXIS
    36
  - Axis Definition Table
    36
  - Jog the Trolley
    37
  - Home All Axis
    37
- Hypertherm
  38
  - Hypertherm Power Switch
    38
  - Hypertherm Cut Type
    39
  - Hypertherm Air Supply
    39
  - Hypertherm PSI Settings
    39
  - Hypertherm Cut Settings
    39

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up And Training Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up And Training Manual (36 pages)

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Industrial Equipment | Size: 1 MB

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Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up And Training Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up And Training Manual (32 pages)

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Industrial Equipment | Size: 0 MB

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Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual (44 pages)

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Welding System | Size: 2 MB

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Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual (44 pages)

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Cutter | Size: 3 MB

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Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual (44 pages)

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Industrial Equipment | Size: 2 MB

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Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Startup Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Startup Manual (32 pages)

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Industrial Equipment | Size: 1 MB

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Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Manual (35 pages)

Powered Gate Retrofit Guide

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Industrial Equipment | Size: 1 MB

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Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Manual (32 pages)

Plasma Cutting

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Industrial Equipment | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents

Customer Service

5
Customer Satisfaction Commitment

5
Warnings

6
Glossary

8
- Table of Contents
  9
Contents

10
Consumables

11
- Overview
  11
- Consumables in Order of Assembly
  11
- Consumables Parts List
  12
- Inspecting and Changing Consumables
  12
  - Nozzle
    12
  - Electrode
    12
  - Swirl Ring
    13
  - Retaining Cap
    13
  - Shield Cap
    14
- Replacing
  14
  - Signs of a Bad Electrode
    14
  - Signs of a Bad Nozzle
    14
- Maximizing Consumables
  15
  - Normal Vs. Fine Cut Consumables
    15
  - Cutting Speed
    15
  - Gas Supply
    15
  - Torch Mounting
    16
  - Cut Settings
    16
  - Kerf Width
    16
  - Torch Maintenance
    17
- Cut Charts
  18
  - Cutting Speed
    18
Cutting Charts

19
Troubleshooting

25
- Diagnosing Cutting Issues
  25
Plasma System Gas Supply

29
- Plasma System Gas/Air Supply
  29

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual (28 pages)

Cooling System

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Accessories | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Limited Warranty

4
Customer Service

5
Customer Satisfaction Commitment

5
Warnings

6
Glossary

8
- Table of Contents
  9
Contents

10
Parts and Equipment

11
- Parts List
  11
- Tools and Equipment
  12
Cooling System Assembly

13
- Overview
  13
  - Tools
    13
- Water Tray System Components
  14
  - Removal
    14
  - Support Leg Gusset
    14
  - Leveling Feet
    15
  - Parts Catcher
    15
  - Attach Water Tray to Parts
    15
  - Catcher
    16
  - Water Tray System Assembly
    17
  - C Bracket
    18
- Aluminum Support Leg
  18
- Braces
  19
- Finishing the Tray System
  19
- Assembly
  19
- Water Tray Drain System
  19
  - Bung Installation
    19
  - PVC Drain Installation
    20
  - Tray System Drain Diagram
    20
  - Placing the Cooling System
    20
  - Reservoir
    20
- Water Pump
  20
  - Water Pump Requirements
    21
  - Water Pump Specifications
    21
- Hose System
  21
- Connect the Pump
  21
- Install the Water Pump
  21
- Attaching the Hose to the Rail Beam
  22
- Hose Reel Mount
  22
- Hose Reel
  22
- Trolley Hose Mount
  23
- Connect the Hose
  24
- Leveling the Aluminum Tray
  24
- System
  24
- Sealing the Aluminum Tray
  24
- Control Box Cover
  25
- Fill the Reservoir
  25
- Male Plug Coupler
  25

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Original Instructions Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Original Instructions Manual (44 pages)

Plasma Cutting Charts

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Industrial Equipment | Size: 1 MB

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual

Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Assembly Manual (29 pages)

Brand: Bend-Tech | Category: Industrial Equipment | Size: 2 MB

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