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The Magnabend sheet metal ben d in g mach ine is a high ly ver sa tile
and easy to use machine for bending all types of sheetmetal such as
aluminium, copper, steel, and stainless steel.
The electromagnetic clamping system p r ovid es mor e fr eedom to
form the workpiece into complex shapes. It is easy to form very deep
narrow channels, closed sections, and deep boxes that are difficult or
impossible on a conventional machine.
The unique hinging system u sed for t he ben d ing b ea m p r ovid es a
completely open-ended machine thus greatly extending its versatility.
The single column stand design also contributes to the versatility of
the machine by providing a "free-arm" effect at the ends of the ma-
chine.
Ease of use flows fr om t he finger t ip cont r ol of t h e cla mp ing a n d
unclamping, the ease and accuracy of bend alignment, and the auto-
matic adjustment for sheetmetal thickness.
A two-handed interlock p r ovides safet y for t he oper ator .
Fundamentally t he u se of ma gn et ic cla mp in g mea n s t hat b end ing
loads are taken right at the point where they are generated; forces do
not have to be transferred to support structures at the ends of the ma-
chine. This in turn means that the clamping member does not need
any structural bulk and hence can be made much more compact and
less hindering. (The thickness of the clampbar is determined only by
its requirement to carry sufficient magnetic flux and not by structural
considerations at all).
Special centerless compound hinges have been developed especial-
ly for the Magnabend, and are distributed along the length of the
bending beam and thus, like the clampbar, take bending loads close to
where they are generated.
The combined effect of the magnetic clamping with the special cen-
terless hinges means that the Magnabend is a very compact, space
saving, machine with a very high strength-to-weight ratio.
To get the most out of your machine , p lea se r ead t his ma n ual,
particularly the section titled USING THE MAGNABEND.
Please also return the WARRANTY REGISTRATION as this will
simplify any claims under warranty and also it gives the manufacturer
a record of your address which facilitates keeping customers informed
of any developments which may benefit them.
MAGNABEND - INTRODUCTION