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DIE SELECTION AND INSTALLATION
Before any bending can take place, the proper die set must be chosen to match the material
being bent. (EX) 1-
1/2” diameter tubing requires a die set marked 1-1/2” tube.
Note: Pipe and Tube are not the same, (see table 1) for nominal pipe sizes. All
BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL dies are color coded to avoid confusion between pipe and tube (see
table 2).
IMPORTANT: Damaged or worn tooling should be replaced before attempting to bend
material. This will ensure that bends are correct and provide a longer life to machine
components.
1. Loosen the anchor nut (A) for the two strut rods
and remove the strut rods.
2. Choose the desired bend die and with 3 lifting eye
bolts and a forklift, hoist, or cherry picker, pick the
die and position over the spindle. Use a rag and
some cleaner to wipe the spindle face and the
bottom of the die.
3. Begin to lower the die onto the spindle, slowly line
up the center bore (B) and rock if needed to get the
die to slide down. Watch the orientation so the
drive keys (C) line up correctly.
Note: The die will only fit one way.
4. When the drive keys (C) line up the die will drop all
the way down to the spindle.
5. Install and tighten the 1/2-13 socket head bolts
provided with the die. Tighten these bolts enough
to hold the die firmly down to the spindle.
Approximately 80-100ft-lb. (108-135N
•m).
IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO PROPERLY
BOLT DOWN DIE WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO MACHINE AND TOOLING.
A
C
C
B