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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1
You have made a practical choice in TTMC an Model TB-500 Pipe
and Tube Bender.
It has been carefully built of high quality materials and designed to
give many years of efficient service. The simplicity of design and
minimum effort required to operate the machine contributes towards
meeting schedules and producing greater profits
1.2
The Model TB-500 is a manually powered
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Rotary Draw" bending
machine. To bend material, a bending die. counter die and hook
sleeve are required. The material is hooked by the hook sleeve and
is powerfully rotated in the clockwise direction. As the bending die
rotates, the counter die remains stationary. Forcing the material to
conform to the radius and shape of the bending die. The Model
TB-500 is capable of producing 180 degree bends in one shot by
continuing to pull the ratchet lever. (200 deg. max.) Each pull of the
lever gives approximately4 degrees of movement.
1.3
The Model TB-500 Bending Machine you have purchased is built of
solid steel and high quality components ensuring maximum rigidity.
1.4
In the next chapter of this manual, there are safety-related