Baileigh RDB-250, Operator'S Manual

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Another program available is BEND-TECH which is a program specifically designed for tube
bending and will give you all of the required data to make a part. This software is available
from Baileigh Industrial.
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Bending with a rotary draw bender requires determining the start of bend point which will line
up with the “0” mark on the die. The portion of the tube toward the hook arm will be locked to
the die, the portion toward the counter die is the draw side and will slide along the counter
die and conform to the dies shape/radius.
Material Insertion
1. At the RMD main menu, choose “Run/ View Edit” button and choose program to run
following the on screen instructions.
2. Once the die set is properly installed and the desired program is loaded and performs as
needed, the correct size material can now be inserted.
3. Lubricating counterdie and insert the material to start bending.
4. With the die head at home or “0” position, insert material past the hook arm aligning the “0”
mark on the die with where the bend will start on the material.
Important: Liberally apply lubricant along the counterdie and the 1/2 of the
material that contacts the counter die with a WD-40 style lubricant or equivalent. Do not
lubricate the bending die. Lubricating the bending die will encourage slipping of material in the
bending die.
5. Tighten the counter die assembly applying moderate pressure on the material.
Spray lube
here
Draw side
of tubing
Hook Side
of Tubing