25Bend-Tech Dragon A400
Powered Gate Retrot Guide
Installation Guide
02
Installing the C Axis Drive Motor
The Powered Gate is driven by the C Axis Drive Motor. Installing this motor involves drilling
holes in the side of the Head of the Dragon A400 machine. It is recommended the Installer
have experience using a drill and required tooling for this operation. The C Axis Drive Motor is
installed on the right side, or Marker side, of the Head of the machine.
Tools Required
• Drill template
• ¼ in. Drill bit
• Power drill
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If tapping the mount holes
• ¼ -20NC Tap
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Parts Required
• C Axis Drive Motor
• C Axis Motor Gear
• C Axis Motor Mount Bracket
•
bolts (4)
• ¼ -20 1 in. motor mount to
Head bolts (4)
• ¼ -20 Nyloc nuts (4)
• ¼ in. washers (4)
1. Drill Template
Locate the Drill Template from the
Drill Template will mount to the Head on
the right side of the machine using the
Support Strut bolt near the top of the
remove the Support Strut bolt near the
top of the Head. Use the Support Strut
bolt to attach the Drill Template.
Important
Bend-Tech recommends using a
level to ensure the Drill Template is
vertical before drilling any holes.
Attach Drill Template
by using the Support
Strut bolt
Arrow indicates the
front of the machine
Template Holes for the
C Axis Motor Mount
Template Holes for
the left side Gate Ring
Gear Safety Guard
Additional Template
Hole for routing cables
inside the Head