Bend-Tech Dragon A400 Guide d'installation
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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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
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Contents
Contents...................................iv
01
Dragon CAM Side Osets
Calibration................................ 7
1.1 Side Osets 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
02
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 Oset ............ 15
2.3.5 Lead In/Out Settings ........ 16
2.4 Side Osets 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
03
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 Conrmation .............. 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 Verication ..... 32
3.11 Lifter Station Material Gap ....... 33
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Dragon CAM Side Osets
Calibration
1.1 Side Osets 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 dierent 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 Oset 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 Osets 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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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 Osets box, click Calibrate.
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1.1.5 Disable Feature
The next interface will give the Operator the option to Disable the Side Oset Calibration
feature and use the machine’s default measurements.
Bend-Tech requires performing the Side Oset 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 Osets
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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