Bend-Tech Dragon A400 - Table of Contents

iv Bend-Tech Dragon A400
Startup Manual
Contents
Contents
Contents ..........................iv
Limited Warranty ...................vi
Customer Satisfaction Commitment. . . . .vii
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Alerts ........................... viii
Glossary ..........................x
01
Safety ....................................... 13
1.1 General Safety Notes ........... 13
1.2 Safety Procedures .............. 14
1.2.1 Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) ........................ 14
1.2.2 Machine Safety Labels ...... 14
1.3 Recommended PPE for Operating
the Dragon A400 .................. 16
1.3.1 Eye Protection ............. 16
1.3.2 Footwear ................. 16
1.3.3 Heat-Resistant Gloves ....... 16
1.3.4 Hearing Protection .......... 17
1.3.5 Breather Mask or Ventilation
System ....................... 17
1.4 Operational Safety .............. 18
1.4.1 Guards ................... 18
1.4.2 Machine Inspection ......... 18
1.4.3 Machine Operational
Movement ..................... 18
1.4.4 Material Securing ........... 19
1.5 Pinch Points ................... 19
1.6 Emergency Stops (E-Stops). . . . . . . 20
1.6.1 E-Stop Overview ........... 20
1.6.2 Control Screen E-Stop ....... 21
1.6.3 Re-Home after an Emergency
Stop ......................... 21
1.7 Electrical Servicing .............. 21
1.7.1 Power Down Before Servicing . 21
1.8 Material Weight ................ 22
1.8.1 Weight Limit ............... 22
1.9 Material Length ................ 22
1.9.1 Material Support Lift. . . . . . . . . 22
1.10 Modications To The Machine .... 22
1.10.1 Unauthorized Modications .. 22
1.10.2 Factory Parts Kits and
Updates ...................... 23
1.11 Other Safety Information ........ 23
1.12 More Information .............. 23
1.13 Recommended Safety Guidelines . 24
02
Maintenance ............................ 25
2.1 Dragon A400 Maintenance
Overview ........................ 25
2.2 Daily Maintenance .............. 25
2.2.1 Clean the Gate. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.2.2 Clean the Support Beam ..... 26
2.2.3 Clean the Rack ............ 26
2.2.4 Check the Coolant Level ..... 26
2.2.5 Clear the Part Catcher ....... 26
2.2.6 Check the Air Pressure ...... 26
2.2.7 Clean the Work Area ........ 26
2.2.8 Check the Plasma System. . . . 26
2.3 Weekly or Every 40 Hours ........ 26
2.3.1 Clean Grease and Oil Buildup . 26
2.3.2 Check Electronic Connections . 27
2.3.3 Clean Chuck and Trolley ..... 27
2.3.4 Lubricate the Gear Rack ..... 27
2.3.5 Actuators and Lead Screws ... 27