Bend-Tech Dragon A400 User manual
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Powered Gate Retrot Guide
Revision 4 | English ©2021 Bend-Tech LLC
Dragon A400
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Powered Gate Retrot Guide
©2021 Bend-Tech LLC
All rights reserved. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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.
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Dragon A400
Powered Gate Retrot Guide
Revision 4
English
Original Instructions
December 2021
Bend-Tech, LLC
729 Prospect Ave.
Osceola, WI 54020 USA
(651) 257-8715
www.bend-tech.com
Contents
Contents..........................iv
Limited Warranty ...................v
Customer Satisfaction Commitment. . . . . vi
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Alerts ............................vii
01
Overview ................................. 10
Powered Gate Overview ............ 10
Equipment and Parts Required ....... 10
02
Installation Guide ................... 12
Before Beginning .................. 12
Control Box ...................... 12
1. Breakout Board............... 13
2.Control Box Mounting Bolts ...... 13
3. Mount New Control Box ........ 14
4. Reinstall the Breakout Board .... 14
5. Place Powered Gate Driver Box.. 15
6. Control Box Connections ....... 15
.................. 15
1. Gate Mount.................. 16
2. Removing the Gate............ 16
Modifying the Gate................. 17
Replacing Gate Rollers ............. 17
1. Horizontal Gate Rollers. . . . . . . . . 18
2. Gate Mount Removal .......... 19
3. Vertical Gate Rollers ........... 19
4. Gate Bearing Rotation Plate..... 20
5. Bearing Installation ............ 21
6. Gate Ring Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7. Adjusting the Eccentric Bearing .. 22
8. Installing the Gate Ring Gear and Gate
Mount Assembly ................ 23
Powered Gate Installation ........... 24
1. Placing the Gate .............. 24
2. Attaching the Gate ............ 24
Installing the C Axis Drive Motor ...... 25
1. Drill Template ................ 25
2. Drill Mounting Holes ........... 26
3. C Axis Drive Motor Gear........ 26
4. C Axis Drive Motor Assembly .... 26
5. Mounting the C Axis Drive Motor . 26
Setting Backlash for the C Axis ....... 27
1. Position Drive Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2. Backlash Procedure ........... 27
Installing and Setting the Homing Sensor28
1. C Axis Homing Sensor ......... 28
Cable Connections................. 29
Safety Guards .................... 30
03
Software Settings ................... 32
Setting Up The Powered Gate In Dragon
Software......................... 32
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Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty
Covering Bend-Tech Dragon
Bend-Tech LLC provides a limited warranty on all new Dragon machines that are manufactured
directly or under license by Bend-Tech LLC, and sold by Bend-Tech LLC or its approved
distributors.
Warranty Coverage
Each Bend-Tech Dragon machine is warrantied by the manufacturer against defects in material
workmanship for 12-months. The warranty period commences upon delivery of the Dragon
machine to the customer’s facility.
Repair or Replacement Only
The Manufacturer’s sole liability, and the Customer’s exclusive remedy under this warranty
shall be limited to repairing or replacing the defective part. Repair or replacement of parts
is at the sole discretion of the manufacturer. The Customer is responsible for warranty parts
installation. Bend-Tech does not provide warranty service labor.
Limits
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,
become void or limited in the event that hardware changes or adaptations are made to the
machine.
Software
The standard 2-year software maintenance plan is included with the purchase of a Dragon.
Before the 2-year maintenance plan has expired, the customer may purchase an extended
maintenance plan. The maintenance plan and extended maintenance plans will ensure the
customer always has the newest version of Dragon Software. The maintenance plan is critical
to keeping Dragon software updated with the newest capabilities possible, and is critical to the
servicing of the machine. Bend-Tech LLC will contact the Customer regarding updates to the
maintenance plan within 1-month of expiration. Contact Bend-Tech Support to ensure software
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Customer Service
Customer Satisfaction Commitment
Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s best CNC plasma tube and pipe cutting
machine, the Bend-Tech Dragon. Bend-Tech LLC places great pride in customer satisfaction
our support is a key factor in your success.
Contact Us
Bend-Tech’s hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST. The Bend-Tech
support team and sales team are always available during our hours of operation.
Phone: 651-257-8715
Email: Sales team: [email protected]
Address: Bend-Tech, 729 Prospect Ave., Osceola, WI 54020, U.S.A..
Customer Service
Comments, questions, or concerns regarding the Dragon Machine, this manual, or the Bend-
Tech Software can be directed to Bend-Tech sales and service representatives at the above
contact information. Check out the following links for more information regarding Dragon
Machines and Bend-Tech Software.
Website, Socials, and Online Resources
• http://www.bend-tech.com
• https://www.facebook.com/2020ssi
• https://www.instagram.com/bend_tech
• https://www.youtube.com/bendtech2020
• http://www.bend-tech.com/wiki7
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Alerts
Alerts
Denitions & Examples
Danger
! Danger !
Danger indicates a serious condition that could cause severe injury or death to the
operator or bystanders if the instructions are not followed.
Warning
! Warning !
A Warning indicates there is a possibility for minor injury if the instructions are not
followed correctly.
Caution
! Caution !
Caution warns the operator that minor injury or machine damage could occur if
instructions are not followed. It could also mean that not following directions could
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Alerts
Important Alerts
Important
unique to an operation.
Notes and Tips
Note or Tip
Notes and tips give additional helpful information for operating the Dragon machine or Dragon
software. They are meant for supplemental information and not information that is critical for
operating procedures.
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Alerts
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Powered Gate Retrot Guide
Parts and Equipment
01
01
Overview
Powered Gate Overview
The Dragon A400 Powered Gate allows the machine to process angle and channel material in
addition to round, square and rectangle material. Bend-Tech has found that to process angle
or channel material it is required that the Gate move in coordination with the Chuck. Without
a Powered Gate, angle or channel material cannot be held securely in the Gate. Customers
who want to process angle or channel material can purchase a new Dragon A400 machine
This guide is intended to instruct the Customer regarding the installation of the Dragon A400
Equipment and Parts Required
• Cordless drill
•
•
• Ratchet
• 12 in. socket extension
• 17mm socket
• ¼ in. Allen wrench
•
•
Powered Gate Retrot Kit
• C-Drive Control Box (1)
• C-Drive Motor Cable (1)
• C-Drive Homing Sensor Cable (1)
• Stainless Gate Rollers (4)
• Gate Mount Plate (1)
• Gate Ring Gear (1)
• C-Axis Motor Mount (1)
• C-Axis Motor (1)
• C-Axis Drive Gear (1)
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