Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Guida all'installazione

Revision 4 | English

A400

Part 4 of 4

Start-Up and Training Manual

Part 4: Side Offsets, Angle & Channel, and Calibration

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Start-Up and Training Manual

Bend-Tech LLC strives to produce the most complete and accurate information regarding

its products. 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.

iiiBend-Tech Dragon A400 Start-Up and Training Manual

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

[email protected]

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Start-Up and Training Manual

Contents

Contents...................................iv

Dragon CAM Side O󰀨sets

Calibration................................ 7

1.1 Side O󰀨sets Calibration for Square

and Rectangle Tube.................7

1.1.1 Open Bend-Tech 7X .........7

1.1.2 Chuck Grip Settings..........7

1.1.3 Corner Rotation Extension. . . . . 7

1.1.4 Add Square Or Rectangle

Material .......................8

1.1.5 Disable Feature .............9

1.1.6 Power On The Machine.......9

1.1.7 Homing Procedure...........9

1.1.8 Load The Material .......... 10

1.1.9 Torch Distance ............. 10

1.1.10 Run Test Cuts .............11

1.1.11 Measure Test Cuts ..........11

1.1.12 Save Calibration .......... 12

Angle and Channel Material

Setup ....................................... 13

2.1 Angle and Channel Material

Overview ........................ 13

2.2 Adding Angle and Channel

Material ......................... 13

2.3 Angle and Channel Material

Machine Settings .................. 13

2.3.1 Corner Radius ............. 14

2.3.2 Y-Axis (Chuck) Acceleration. . . 14

2.3.3 Corner Rotation Extension. . . . 15

2.3.4 Edge Cut O󰀨set ............ 15

2.3.5 Lead In/Out Settings ........ 16

2.4 Side O󰀨sets Calibration .......... 16

2.4.1 Open Bend-Tech 7X ........ 16

2.4.2 Begin The Calibration

Process....................... 16

2.3.3 Disable Feature ............ 17

2.4.4 Power On The Machine...... 17

2.4.5 Homing Procedure.......... 17

2.4.6 Load The Material .......... 17

2.4.7 Angle Material Spacers ...... 18

2.4.8 Channel Material Spacers .... 18

2.4.9 Torch Distance ............. 19

2.4.10 Run Test Cuts ............ 19

2.4.11 Measure Test Cuts ......... 19

2.4.12 Save Calibration .......... 20

Calibrating .............................. 21

3.1 Calibration Overview ............ 21

3.1.1 Calibration Points. . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.2 Wizard ....................... 22

3.3 Dragon Calibration Wizard........ 22

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3.3.1 Introduction ............... 22

3.3.2 Computer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.4 Calibration Wizard and Computer

Interface Conrmation .............. 23

3.4.1 Jog Trolley - X Axis ......... 23

3.4.2 Jog Chuck - Y Axis.......... 23

3.4.3 Jog Toolhead - Z Axis ....... 23

3.4.4 Jog Toolhead - A Axis........ 24

3.4.5 Jog Material Lift Support - B

Axis.......................... 24

3.4.6 Jog The Powered Gate -

C Axis ........................ 24

3.5 Homing Switches ............... 25

3.6 Ready the Trolley ............... 25

3.7 Begin Homing Process. . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.7.1 Toolhead ................. 26

3.7.2 Chuck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.7.3 Powered Gate ............. 27

3.7.4 Lifter Station Switch......... 27

3.7.5 Lifter Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.8 Maximum Chuck Travel (X Axis) ... 28

3.8.1 Dead Zone Length.......... 28

3.9 Toolhead Calibration ............ 28

3.9.1 Type of Material ............ 28

3.9.2 Load Material.............. 29

3.9.3 Material Dimensions ........ 29

3.9.4 Load Material Into Machine ... 29

3.9.5 Laser Calibration ........... 30

3.9.6 Calibrating The Marker ...... 31

3.9.7 Calibrating the Engraver ..... 31

3.9.8 Calibrating the Torch ........ 31

3.10 Pierce Hole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4.10.1 Pierce Hole Verication ..... 32

3.11 Lifter Station Material Gap ....... 33

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Dragon CAM Side O󰀨sets Calibration

Dragon CAM Side O󰀨sets

Calibration

1.1 Side O󰀨sets Calibration for Square and Rectangle Tube

Square and Rectangle Tubing has measurable sides which makes the procedure for setting

up these materials in the Dragon A400 di󰀨erent 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.

1.1.1 Open Bend-Tech 7X

To begin the Side O󰀨set Calibration process, open Bend-Tech 7X. Click Dragon CAM near the

center of the interface.

1.1.2 Chuck Grip Settings

Before proceeding with Side O󰀨sets Calibration it is important to ensure the Chuck Grip setting

in the Bend-Tech Dragon software matches how the material is chucked into the machine.

In the Tube / Pipe Library, under the Machine tab, locate the Chuck Grip dropdown menu

within the Basic Settings box. To reference which Chuck Grip to choose, click the question

mark icon next to the Chuck Grip dropdown. Set Chuck Grip appropriately.

1.1.3 Corner Rotation Extension

Corner Rotation Extension is the distance set before the tool reaches the edge of a given

material prior to the machine beginning rotation of the material. If the Corner Rotation

Extension is not set correctly it can lead to Torch collision or the Torch cutting vertically into the

wall of the material. It can also cause Torch failure.

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Dragon CAM Side O󰀨sets Calibration

In the Tube / Pipe Library, in the Machine interface, locate the Corner Rotation Extension box

in the bottom center of the interface. Use the formula to calculate the value to enter in the

Distance text box.

(wall thickness + kerf) - radius = Corner Rotation Extension

Example:

(.120 + .06) - .15 = .03

If the Corner Rotation Extension value is negative, leave it set to 0 in the software. For this

material the 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. Enter the dimensions of the

material in the appropriate text boxes. Enter a name for the material.

Click Save.

Bend-Tech recommends using a corner radius gauge to determine material corner

radius. If a corner radius gauge is not available the Operator can multiply material

thickness by 2 and enter that value as an estimated corner radius.

Ensure Machine Control is open before clicking the Calibrate icon.

The material will appear in the Material List on the left hand side of the interface. Click

on the material. In the menu bar at the top of the same interface click Advanced.

In the middle of the interface in the Side O󰀨sets box, click Calibrate.

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Dragon CAM Side O󰀨sets Calibration

1.1.5 Disable Feature

The next interface will give the Operator the option to Disable the Side O󰀨set Calibration

feature and use the machine’s default measurements.

Bend-Tech requires performing the Side O󰀨set Calibration to achieve more precise results

when cutting square or rectangular material.

Click Next.

1.1.6 Power On The Machine

Select the machine, click Next, then assure the machine is powered on. The interface will

prompt the Operator to Start Mach by clicking the icon on the interface.

Click Start Mach.

1.1.7 Homing Procedure

The Operator will be asked to perform the machine’s

Homing process. To begin the Homing process click

the image in the interface.

During the homing process, the software will display a message in green text. Upon

homing, the green text will disappear.

After the Homing process is complete, click Next.

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1.1.8 Load The Material

The machine will ask the Operator to enter the length of the material. The Side O󰀨sets

Calibration should use a piece of material between 3 ft. and 6 ft. in length. This will move the

Trolley into place so the Operator can load the material into the machine.

Turn the Gate Lead Screws clockwise until the Gate rollers are snug to the material. The

material should move freely in the Gate with no play. Ensure the Gate Lead Screws are in the

12 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions.

Feed the material into the Chuck, making sure the Chuck is adjusted so it will accept the

material. Using a torpedo level on the material, secure it in the Chuck making sure it is as level

side-to-side as possible. If the machine is equipped with a Powered Gate the Operator will not

need to position the Gate Lead Screws or use a Torpedo Level on the material.

When the material is loaded into the machine click Next.

1.1.9 Torch Distance

The program will ask the Operator to record the gap

distance between the Torch and the material for each

side of the material. This can be accomplished using

a set of feeler gauges and Vernier calipers. Before

beginning, verify the Gate Lead Screws are in the 12

o’clock and 3 o’clock positions.

To begin, click Move Torch. Measure the distance between the Torch and the

material by stacking the appropriate number of feeler gauges. Measure the

thickness with a caliper. 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.

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