Baileigh Industrial BB-9616M, Operator'S Manual

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Important: Each time the machine switches OFF, a short pulse of reverse current
is sent through the electromagnet to demagnetize it as well as the piece part. The timer is set to
2-3 seconds to help collapse the magnetic field.
12. Use the lift handle as needed to lift the clamping bar and reposition the
piece part for the next bend and repeat the steps for bending.
13. For thicker gauge materials set the toggle switch in (fig. 10) to the
CLAMPING FOR BENDING position. When bending very thin materials
set the toggle switch to CONTINUOUS LIGHT CLAMPING.
Note: Bending in Light Clamping is easier in the brake by
reducing the electrical currents created by the magnetic field as well as
reducing heat buildup. This does reduce the clamping force which may allow the clamping bar
and or the material to break the magnetic hold and move during the bend. This will vary
depending upon material and material thickness. Experiment and take notes of which material
allow bending with light clamping and which material require full clamping.
Bending Edges of Materials
When bending a narrow lip
(2” min. [51mm])
on a piece of material it is a good idea to
place a piece of filler material under the
clamping bar as shown in (fig. 11).
This will support the clamping bar, allowing
the bar to set flat across the brake body.
Using a ferrous material as the filler will aid in
maintaining strong magnetic adhesions.
Important: The material must
be at least 2” (51mm) under the clamping bar plus a piece of filler material to allow for full
clamping and bending force.
Materials that do not extend to the full depth under the clamping bar will still pose issues with
lifting before bending from time to time.
figure 10
Piece of filler
material
Piece part