Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Series, Assembly Manual

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Glossary
Glossary
Axis
A fixed reference line used by the Dragon A250.
Bend-Tech 7x
Machine design software - CAD.
BOB
Breakout Board.
Material Support Lift
The Material Support Lift supports
material to reduce sag.
Chuck
Located on the Trolley, the Chuck
holds the material so it can be moved
forward, backward and rotated.
Control Box
Connects Dragon Software Suite
to the Dragon A250.
Coolant Tray
Cools cut parts as they are produced.
E-Stop
Emergency stop.
ESS
Ethernet Smooth Stepper (Control Board).
Ethernet
System for connecting multiple
computers via a Local Area Network.
Gate
The Gate supports the material at the
front of the machine. It consists of two
sets of self-centering roller jaws.
Interface
Any particular screen display generated
by Bend-Tech software.
Mach3
Machine driver software.
Parts Catcher
The parts catcher is placed at the front of
the machine to catch parts as they are cut.
Rack & Pinion
The rack and pinion gear assembly is
the method that drives the horizontal
movement of the Trolley.
Rail & Beam
The Beam is the main structure of the
Dragon A250, the rails are attached to
the beam and guides the Trolley.
Tail
The Tail is located at the opposite end of the
Head of the machine. The Tail arrives pre-
assembled. The X-Axis homing sensor, rear
E-Stop are located at the Tail of the machine.
Toolhead
Operates the Marker, Laser Light, and Torch.
Trolley
The Trolley rides on the Rail, and carries
the Chuck forward and backward along
the length of the Support Beam.