21Bend-Tech Dragon
Gate Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Guide
3. Mesh the Drive Gear to the Gate Ring Gear
Adjust the C-Axis Motor Mount up or down to mesh the Drive Gear with the Gate Ring Gear.
Set the mesh to the tightest position between the gears.
4. Re-tighten the C-Axis Motor Mount Bolts
smoothly and without binding.
5. Re-center the Drive Gear
Check to ensure the C-Axis Drive Gear is centered against the Gate Ring Gear. If the drive
reposition the drive gear so that it is centered, and re-tighten the set screws.
6. Re-install the Safety Guard
2.4 Calibrating Coordinated Rotation
angle or channel material, the Chuck and Powered Gate must be calibrated. This is to ensure
the coordinated rotation feature is working properly.
Note or Tip
The Dragon machines are calibrated at the Bend-Tech manufacturing facility. Calibration of the
machine is not necessary unless a component has been replaced under maintenance, or a
Dragon A400 has been retrotted with a Powered Gate.
3.4.1 Open the Wizard
From the Bend-Tech Task Menu, open Machine Library, and
choose the machine from the Machine List. Click the Wizard icon
in the top right of the Main interface. This will open the Dragon
Calibration Wizard.
3.4.2 Dragon Calibration Wizard
The Dragon Calibration Wizard will display options to calibrate individual aspects of the machine.
Click on ADJUST CHUCK ZERO. This will begin the calibration process for the Chuck and the
Powered Gate.