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HB60
4. Use of the HB60 machine
4.1.
General overview
The HB60 bends pipe, tube and profiles within its capacity. Refer to Ercolina catalog for proper tooling
selection. Bending results depends on:
● Material type and grade
● Conditions of material when supplied
● Capability of the operator.
The same operation completed on different materials may have completely different results. To obtain
best results ensure material to be processed is guaranteed in its chemical composition and has received
adequate stretching treatment. Verify that section dimensions are within supply tolerance.
4.2.
Description of the parts
The HB60 machine consists of the following parts:
● Cabinet
Supports machine and house electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and protective parts are assembled
on it.
● Work head
Is main body of machine where tooling shaft, bending center former and counterbending die are
located.
● Cursor
Handwheel adjusts position of the counterbending die axis during machine set-up and allows the
tube to be released after bending.
● Bending die shaft
Component retains bending center former
● Hydraulic control unit
Supplies hydraulic force
● Electrical panel
Components related to electrical power supply of machine. The electrical panel is inserted within
the cabinet: Construction details are found in wiring diagrams.
● Foot Pedal
Controls bend and return functions and returns machine to starting initial position.