Bend-Tech Dragon mAchines User manual
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Material Coolant System
Assembly Manual
Revision 7 | English ©2021 Bend-Tech LLC
Dragon Machines
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Material Coolant System Assembly Manual
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Material Coolant System Assembly Manual
Dragon Machines
Material Coolant System
Assembly Manual
Revision 7
English
Original Instructions
August 2021
Bend-Tech, LLC
729 Prospect Ave.
Osceola, WI 54020 USA
(651) 257-8715
www.bend-tech.com
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Contents
Contents..........................iv
Limited Warranty ...................v
Customer Satisfaction Commitment. . . . . vi
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
01
Parts and Equipment .............. 7
1.1 Parts List ......................7
1.2 Tools and Equipment .............8
02
Material Coolant System
Assembly ................................. 9
2.1 Overview ......................9
2.1.1 Cooling System Assembly Tools 9
2.2 Coolant Tray Components ........ 10
2.2.1 Parts Catcher and Support Leg
Removal ...................... 10
2.2.2 Support Leg Gusset......... 10
2.2.3 Leveling Feet ...............11
2.2.4 Parts Catcher...............11
2.2.5 Attach Water Tray to Parts
Catcher ....................... 12
2.2.6 Water Tray System Assembly . 13
2.2.7 C-Bracket................. 14
2.2.8 Support Leg Braces......... 14
2.2.9 Finishing the Coolant Tray
Assembly ..................... 15
2.3 Water Tray Drain System ......... 15
2.3.1 Bung Installation ........... 15
2.3.2 PVC Drain Installation ....... 16
2.3.3 Tray System Drain Diagram. . . 16
2.3.4 Placing the Cooling System
Reservoir ..................... 16
2.4 Water Pump ................... 16
2.4.1 Water Pump Requirements ... 17
2.4.2 Recommended Water Pump
.................. 17
2.5 Hose System .................. 17
2.6 Connect the Pump .............. 17
2.7 Install the Water Pump........... 17
2.8 Attaching the Hose to the Rail Beam 18
2.9 Hose Reel Mount ............... 18
2.10 Hose Reel ................... 19
2.11 Trolley Hose Mount ............ 19
2.12 Connect the Hose ............. 20
2.13 Leveling the Coolant Trays. . . . . . . 20
2.14 Sealing the Coolant Trays ....... 20
2.15 Control Box Guard ............. 21
2.16 Fill the Reservoir .............. 21
2.17 Plug Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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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
Dragon software is covered by a 2-year maintenance plan from the purchase date of the
Dragon machine. After the 2-year maintenance plan is expired, the Customer can purchase
a maintenance plan. A maintenance plan 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 is up to date: support@
bend-tech.com.
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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 - 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: [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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Parts and Equipment
1.1 Parts List
Cooling System
• Plug Kit
• Aluminum Trays (3)
• Aluminum Support Legs (3)
• Parts Catcher/Control Box Cover Box
• Reservoir
• Hose Reel
• Hose Reel Mount
Cooling System Hardware
(shipped inside water reservoir)
• Hardware Bag
• Material Rollers (3)
• Clear Silicone (1)
• PVC Cement (1)
• Cushion Clamps (6)
• Leveling Feet (6)
• Disposable Mesh Bags (2)
• 8 in. zip ties (8)
Fastener Bag
• Nuts (54)
• Washers (54)
• ¾ in. Button Head Hex Screws (40)
• 1 in. Button Head Hex Screws (14)
PVC Components
• Coupling (5)
• Union (3)
• Bung (4)
• Tee (2)
• Elbow (2)
• Pipe (11)
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1.2 Tools and Equipment
Reel and Hose Hardware
• ¼-20 T-nuts (6)
• ¼-20 ½ in. Hex head screws
• Flanged hex head screws (8)
•
• Small Tube Plug Adapter
• Large Tube Plug Adapter
• ¾ in. Barb x ¾ in. FGHT w/ rubber grommet
• Hose Clamps (2)
Cooling System Tools List
•
• Rubber Mallet
•
•
•
•
•
• ½ in. wrench
• Flat head screwdriver
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Material Coolant
System Assembly
2.1 Overview
The Dragon Material Coolant System enables the machine to achieve cleaner cuts with less
dross or slag. The material coolant system also reduces plasma dust and toxic gas during
the cutting process. While the material coolant system will help the Dragon machine achieve
steel.
2.1.1 Cooling System Assembly Tools
Before assembling the material coolant system, ensure the required tools are available. The
following tools are required to assemble the material coolant system:
Tools Needed
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• Slotted or Flat blade
screwdriver
• Punch or small Phillips
screwdriver
• Utility knife
• Rubber mallet or plastic dead
blow hammer
• Large channel lock pliers
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2.2 Coolant Tray Components
The coolant trays are placed at the Head of the machine. The coolant trays serve as both parts
catcher and coolant drainback system for the coolant system. Before beginning assembly,
ensure that all components for the coolant trays are present. The coolant Trays consists of:
• Aluminum Trays (3)
• Aluminum Support Legs (3)
• Parts Catcher (1)
• Support Leg Braces (6)
• Parts Rollers (3)
• Leveling Feet (6)
• C Bracket (1)
2.2.1 Parts Catcher and Support Leg Removal
It will be necessary to remove the parts catcher, parts tray, and support leg from the Beak
remove the four screws that hold the parts catcher at the front and back end of the Beak.
Remove the eight screws that hold the parts tray where the Beak mounts to the Head of the
2.2.2 Support Leg Gusset
The bottom of each support leg is constructed with an integrated gusset design. In each
corner, secure the gusset using a 1 in. Button Head Hex Screw, washers and nut. Place a
washer on the 1 in. Button Head Cap Screw and insert into the hole in the Support Leg and
gusset. Place a washer on the inside and thread a nut onto the Button Head Cap Screw. Use
and ratchet to tighten
the nut, securing the
gusset. 1 in. Button Head
Cap Screw
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