WARNING: Before powering up the machine, ensure that all moving parts are clear
of obstructions, all bolts have been secured, and that the control lever is in the
center/neutral position.
- Ensure that the appropriate tooling is installed for the bending material.
- Turn main power on.
- Spray pressure die with white lithium based aerosol spray lubricant such as Jancy White Grease (#JB0810/
#JB0811).
- Insert material into the clamp arm, aligning the zero mark on the form die and the beginning of the bend.
- Rotate the pressure die assembly into position, adjusting the “cam” as necessary (see above section on pres-
sure die assembly installation).
- To make a bend, slowly raise the control handle to the upper position.
- Release the handle at the desired bend angle, taking into account the “spring back” of the material.
- Releasing the handle will return the lever to the center/neutral position and stop all bending/retracting motion.
- To retract the arms and reset the machine for the next bend, lower control lever to the down position, holding it
there until the arms are fully retracted.
- Rotate the pressure die assembly out of the way and remove the material.
- It may be necessary to tap on material with a mallet to dislodge it from the form die.
for repeatable bends:
This Jancy Slugger Pipe/Tube bender is equipped with a limit switch system to allow for repeatable bending.
To set up the machine for repeatable bends using test bend
material:
- Thread micro adjusting collar half way onto the macro collar
- Make a test bend to the desired angle taking into account the “spring back” of
the material.
- At the desired angle, loosen the macro collar fixing screw and slide the assem-
bly towards the limit sensor. Tighten the macro collar fixing screw when the light
on the sensor comes on.
To set up the machine for repeatable bends using the preset gauge:
- Estimate the amount of “spring back” for the material being bent.
- Add this amount to the desired bend angle, this is the "adjusted bend angle".
- Loosen the macro collar fixing screw and slide the assembly towards the limit sensor.
- Tighten the fixing screw at the adjusted bend angle on the “PRESET BEND TO ANGLE” gauge.
- Adjust the micro adjustment collar to fine tune the bend angle during test bending.
for best results and consistent repeatable bends, develop a routine for making the bend.
- Load the material in the same manner.
- Rotate the pressure die assembly into the same position.
- Do not adjust the “cam” or adjusting collars, once acceptable bends have started.
Once finished with the limit switch, return the adjusting collars to the most rearward position. This will prevent
the sensor system from being triggered accidentally.
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