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4. Insert the material into the hook arm (4) and pull in to the die. It may be a tight fit. Continue
to pull until the material is fully seated in the die’s groove.
5. Lube the counter die and the material that will slide along the counter die. Bring the plastic
counter die assembly up to the material, leaving a
bout 1/8” to 1/4" gap. (Note: on some
thinner material it helps to keep the counter die approx. 1” away from the material).
6. If the material slips during the bending operation, install the hook arm clamp (5). Do not use
it unless you have to.
7. Activate the bender and bend to the desired angle.
8.
To remove the material, open the counter die and return bender to the “home position”.
Using a soft mallet, gently tap the cap clamps open and the material will spring out of the die
(1). Remove the material and re-snug the cap clamps.
9. Install the next piece of material to be bent and repeat these steps.
Large Size Square
When bending larg
er than 1.5” (38.1mm) thinner wall square tubing, the counter die position
seems to work better between 1/2" and 1” (12.7-25.4mm) farther away from the die. This seems
do reduce side wall distortion and inner wrinkling. Although this suggestion is to help on large
size, the same steps can be used for any square, if trying to achieve better results. If the square
material slips in the hook arm, use the supplied clamp and bolts to hold in place.
BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LLC offer crush bend dies to form a concave crease on
the inside of square bends to reduce the possibility of wrinkling.
NOTICE: Do not lube the bending die surfaces. This will increase the possibility for
slippage. Make sure all the die cap clamp handles (3) are inside the die diameter. They
could catch the counter die mounting assembly and break off.