53Bend-Tech Dragon A400
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous
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Rail Alignment
Checking Rail Beam For Straightness/Level
Ensuring the Rail Beam is straight and level is critical to accurate operation of the Dragon
A400. During daily operation the machine can come out of alignment, or it can be accidentally
bumped out of alignment by shop personnel. This is especially true if the machine has not
1. Jog the Trolley to the front of the machine.
2. Use a taut string or a laser to determine if the Rail Beam is straight. The Operator can also
Rail Beam are often visible when the Rail Beam is viewed in this manner. However, for best
results, always use a string or laser.
3. To determine if the Rail Beam is level lengthwise, place a Torpedo level on each section of
the Rail Beam.
4. Place a Torpedo Level across the Rails to determine of the Rail Beam is level side-to-side.
Trueing the Dragon A400 Rail Beam
Symptom Cause Corrective Action
Poor cutting accuracy
and/or quality
Improper machine alignment.
Check Rail Beam alignment. True Rail
Beam if out of spec.
Drive Belt riding up on
edges of Drive Belt
Pulley
Bend-Tech recommends mounting the Dragon A400 to the oor of the shop whenever
possible. Mounting the machine to the oor will help ensure the machine remains true.
Tools Needed
•
• Torpedo level
• String or laser
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