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General| Plasma Cutter | Optional |
|---|---|
| Minimum Material Length | 12 inches |
| Maximum Material Length | 20 feet |
| Rotational Accuracy | +/- 0.1 degrees |
| Linear Accuracy | ±0.005 inches |
| Control System | PC Based |
Commitment to customer satisfaction and offering the best support for the Dragon machine.
Provides Bend-Tech's operating hours, phone, email, and address for support and sales.
Directs comments, questions, or concerns to Bend-Tech sales and service representatives.
Explains the meaning of Danger, Warning, and Caution callouts used in manuals.
Clarifies or focuses on critical or unique information for an operation.
Provides additional helpful information for operating the machine or software.
The first menu that opens upon starting the Dragon Software.
The machine component that the tools are attached to.
The machine component that includes the Chuck. Travels along the Support Beam.
Steps to set up a support session with a Bend-Tech Service Technician.
Troubleshooting specific issues related to the Dragon Gate operation.
Procedure to adjust the eccentric bearing on the Gate for proper function.
Checking and adjusting the C-Axis for backlash.
Troubleshooting a loose gate, focusing on eccentric bearing adjustment.
Cleaning the Gate to resolve smooth operation issues.
Troubleshooting issues with gate jaws not operating smoothly.
Warning about potential gate lead screw retaining clip failure on older machines.
Lists the tools required for adjusting the gate eccentric bearing.
Preparation steps before adjusting the gate eccentric bearing.
Procedure to remove safety guards on machines with a Powered Gate.
Steps to remove the drive gear from a Powered Gate machine.
Procedure to remove the gate assembly from the Dragon machine.
Detailed steps for adjusting the eccentric bearing for proper gate function.
Instructions for reinstalling the gate assembly onto the machine.
Procedure for positioning the drive gear on a Powered Gate machine.
Instructions for re-attaching safety guards on a Powered Gate machine.
Procedure to adjust the C-Axis backlash on Dragon A400 machines with a Powered Gate.
Aligning the drive gear with the gate ring gear for proper operation.
Tightening C-axis motor mount bolts after adjustment.
Centering the drive gear for proper meshing with the gate ring gear.
Reinstalling the safety guard after C-axis adjustment.
Calibrating the Chuck and Powered Gate for coordinated rotation.
Initiating the calibration process for the Dragon A400.
Configuring computer placement relative to the machine for calibration.
Positioning the trolley for the calibration process.
Caution regarding moving the Trolley past the Homing Switch.
Starting the machine's homing process during calibration.
Step for toolhead leveling, noted as no longer necessary.
Calibrating the Chuck to ensure it is level with the tool head.
Important note regarding the key position when leveling the Chuck.
Calibrating the Powered Gate to ensure it is level.
Laser Light is a consumable; contact Bend-Tech for replacement if it quits working.
Troubleshooting misaligned laser light with material ends.
Troubleshooting laser light failure, potentially due to burnout.
Troubleshooting issues related to the engraver's marking or operation.
Addressing engraver marking issues due to height or air pressure.
Troubleshooting the engraver not turning on, checking air supply.
Setting the correct air pressure for the engraver and its actuator cylinder.
Troubleshooting general cutting and torch related issues.
Diagnosing inconsistent cope rotation during cutting.
Procedure to adjust Y-axis backlash for accurate movement.
Checking for looseness in the Y-axis motor or drive gear.
Troubleshooting Y-axis motor skipping steps.
Addressing issues causing poor cut quality or inaccuracy.
Troubleshooting why round holes are being cut as ovals.
Diagnosing and correcting excessive backlash.
Resolving issues where the machine reverts to a previous action.
Troubleshooting off-center holes on rectangular or square material.
Correcting X-axis backlash for proper machine operation.
Ensuring the machine is properly homed for correct operation.
Troubleshooting causes of jagged cuts.
Diagnosing issues when the torch is not firing.
Troubleshooting issues related to the torch height setting.
Resolving instances where the torch collides with the material.
Lists the tools required for grounding the torch.
Steps to remove the trolley cover for grounding the torch.
Removing the pillow block mount bolt for grounding the torch.
Cleaning paint from the pillow block bearing surface for grounding.
Instructions for fabricating or obtaining a grounding tab.
Ensuring the support beam is straight and level for accurate operation.
Positioning the trolley for checking support beam alignment.
Methods to check the straightness of the machine's support beam.
Note regarding specific strings used for checking machine straightness.
Checking the levelness of the support beam lengthwise and side-to-side.
Aligning the machine using swivel levelers if the support beam is not true.
Recommendation to mount the Dragon to the floor for stability.
Ensuring proper spacing and fastening of rail splices for trolley movement.
General troubleshooting for the Material Support Lift system.
Resolving collisions between the material support lift and the rail.
Troubleshooting the material support lift failing to home correctly.
Diagnosing why the material support lift pauses at incorrect times.
Addressing issues where the material support lift is positioned too high.
Troubleshooting the material support lift bottoming out.
Configuring Material Support Lift settings within Bend-Tech 7x software.
Adjusting the support lifter gap to compensate for material size.
Setting the lifter trigger pause to prevent the lifter from hitting the rail.
Procedure to disable the material support lift in the software.
Adjusting the retraction time of the material support lift.
Opening the material support lift enclosure.
Locating the air cylinder for the material support lift.
Adjusting needle valves to control lift retraction and actuation speed.
Troubleshooting issues with the X-axis motor.
Resolving the X-axis motor not responding to jog commands.
Checking and troubleshooting the X-axis motor cable.
Diagnosing issues with a poor Ethernet connection.
Troubleshooting trolley binding during full speed jogging.
Adjusting trolley eccentric bearings to resolve binding or rocking.
Resolving X-axis motor skipping steps due to loose set screws.
Detailed steps for adjusting the trolley eccentric bearings.
Note on eccentric bearing location for older belt driven Dragon machines.
Steps to loosen the front eccentric bearing mount nut.
Guidance on adjusting eccentric bearings when they are closest to the rail.
Steps to loosen the rear eccentric bearing mount nut.
Retightening bearing mount nuts after adjustment for optimal trolley operation.
Procedure to adjust X-axis backlash to eliminate front to back play.
Loosening the locking nut on the X-axis backlash adjustment bolt.
Tightening the tension nut to remove play in the trolley.
Securing the tension nut by retightening the locking nut.
Troubleshooting issues with the chuck.
Resolving chuck skipping steps, checking breakout board and motor.
Troubleshooting chuck leveling issues in the load position.
Procedure for removing and cleaning the chuck jaws.
Steps to remove the chuck from the chuck shaft.
Instructions for cleaning the inner mechanism of the chuck.
Lubricating the chuck after cleaning.
Reinstalling the chuck jaws in their correct positions.
Reinstalling the chuck onto the chuck shaft.
Adjusting Y-axis backlash for smooth rotational movement.
Tightening bolts to secure the Y-axis motor.
Warning against servicing or modifying the Control Box without contacting support.
Troubleshooting motor non-responsiveness due to motor driver failure.
Diagnosing why the machine is not powering on, checking power switch.
Troubleshooting smooth-stepper connectivity issues with the computer.
Resolving axis non-responsiveness due to a unseated breakout board.
Troubleshooting power loss to the control box, checking fuses.
Diagnosing unknown failures in the control box.
Addressing issues when control box components are obsolete or outdated.
Step-by-step guide to replacing a motor driver.
Copying dip switch settings from the old motor driver to the new one.
Procedure for installing the new motor driver.
Reinstalling the breakout board after motor driver replacement.
Procedure for replacing the control box power switch.
Disconnecting wires from the control box power switch.
Removing the old power switch from its location.
Installing the new power switch into its position.
Attaching wires to the new power switch in the correct locations.
Procedure for replacing the smooth-stepper component.
Instructions for replacing main power and power button fuses.
Disconnecting ribbon cables from the smooth-stepper.
Removing the smooth-stepper from the control box door.
Installing the new smooth-stepper component.
Ensuring the breakout board is properly seated on the motor drivers.
Procedure to replace the entire control box unit.
Locating and disconnecting the breakout board for control box replacement.
Managing control box mounting bolts during replacement.
Steps for mounting a new control box.
Note about the separate Powered Gate Driver Box.
Reinstalling the breakout board into the new control box.
Placement of the powered gate driver box on the main control box.
Transferring cable and wiring connections to the new control box.
Overview of proximity sensors used for machine positioning.
Procedure to check sensor operation using calibration.
Steps for inspecting and testing sensor cables.
Procedure for setting the gap on a proximity sensor.
Information on changing A-Axis and Z-Axis sensors.
Troubleshooting issues with ESS (Ethernet Smooth Stepper) connections.
Resolving ESS connection failures, checking power, fuses, and cables.
Minimizing electrical interference affecting Ethernet cable connections.
Ensuring no other programs are running to avoid high CPU usage.
Troubleshooting loss of connection while the machine is operating.
Ensuring correct direct Ethernet cable connection to the control box.
Note on using a USB to Ethernet adapter for internet access.
Important warning against connecting the control box via USB adapter or router.
Using Mach3 diagnostics to troubleshoot machine issues.
Location of Mach3 license data used for Bend-Tech support.
Aligning the Dragon homing system with Mach3 software.
Table defining Dragon Axis designations and their Mach3 equivalents.
Using Mach3 diagnostics to test homing sensors and cables.
Using Mach3 to jog the machine, including keyboard shortcuts.
Troubleshooting specific Mach3 error conditions.
Reviewing G-Code in Mach3 to diagnose project stop points or errors.
Steps to optimize computer performance by prioritizing Mach3.
Correct order of operations for powering up the Dragon machine and software.
Sequence for powering up the Dragon machine and its associated software.
Accessing and using jog controls within Mach3.
Note that the 'A' axis is labeled '4' in the Mach3 jog controls interface.
Using Mach3 to jog the machine during the calibration process.
Using Mach3 to jog the machine between projects when Dragon software restricts it.
Reading status messages in Mach3 to determine machine state or errors.
Using the MDI tab to input M codes for machine operations.
Using the input text box to enter M codes for specific operations.
Accessing diagnostic information in Mach3.
Interpreting input signals in Mach3 to diagnose machine disabling issues.
Configuring ports and pins in Mach3 for axis and E-stops.
Understanding enabled/disabled status of limit switches in Mach3.
Diagnosing and resolving issues with triggered limit switches in Mach3.
Troubleshooting problems caused by leaving Mach3 open during shutdown.
Diagnosing E-stop issues in Mach3 by checking status and buttons.
Important check of the control box when the machine is disabled.
Calculating estimated program run time within Mach3.
Restarting a job after torch failure, focusing on macro editing.
Conditions under which restarting a job after torch failure is possible.
Steps to edit the M3000 macro for restarting jobs.
Procedure to restart a job from where it left off after torch initialization issues.
Diagnosing issues with sensors, cables, or control boxes using Mach3.
Using Mach3 to diagnose sensor issues by monitoring input signals.
Checking the control box for issues by swapping sensor cables.
Important note about swapping sensor cables without powering down.
Checking sensors by swapping cables between input ports.
Interpreting ESS board LED status lights for connection diagnostics.
Understanding the meaning of Ethernet jack LED lights for troubleshooting.
Running the Warp 9 utility for ESS board configuration.
Note that the Warp 9 utility process does not always work as expected.
Troubleshooting Mach3 communication loss during operation.
Note that Mach3 open on shutdown can cause similar messages.
Troubleshooting other miscellaneous Mach3 errors.
Resolving 'Invalid Bootloader Signature' error in Mach3.
Troubleshooting 'CryptoMemory Error' indicating ESS board malfunction.
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