Ercolina TB100 - Installing Center Former and Counterbend Die; Tooling Selection Guide; Mounting Procedures

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Installing Standard Center Former
and Counterbend Die
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- Proper Tooling Selection -
Refer to pages 82-84 for recommended centerline bend radius for the material to be bent. If your application
requires a CLR or prole that is not shown CML USA Ercolina
®
can quote special tooling on request. As a
general guide when bending tubing and pipe, the heavier the wall thickness the tighter the centerline radius
can be without distortion. Therefore when bending thin wall tube select the largest possible radius for best
bend quality. Material requiring CLR smaller than two times diameter should bent with a mandrel support,
consult CML USA Ercolina
®
for more details. Standard counterbending dies are brass to accommodate
a variety of material without conict. Counterbending dies are also available in steel for heavy usage or
polymer for applications in which the workpiece nish is a factor. Note: When bending heavy wall material
or solids a special roller style counterbending die is recommended.
1. Install center former on hex shaft
“0” mark on shaft must line up to “0” mark on bend die
- Mounting center former -
Ercolina
®
center formers are manufactured with an offset hex design ensuring proper installation. When
mounted, the center former’s gripper arm should face right side of machine.
Note: Lift points are provided on larger tools.
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