Product Manual B

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Forming Die
Die Set Diagram
Drive Holes
Saddle Pin
Saddle Strap
Saddle Bolt
Degree Pointer
Acorn Nut
Fine Adjustment Bolt
Wiper Mounting
Bolts (2)
Wiper Blades(2)
Wiper Mounting
Block
Adjustment Set
Screw
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Die Set Operations
Your Edwards 10 Ton Bender will bend solid round, schedule 40 pipe,
tube and d.o.m. tubing when equipped with the proper, matched die sets
and careful operation.
Die sets are designed to center the bending work within the head-frame
assembly. This design feature symmetrically distributes bending forces
through the head-frame, eliminating asymmetrical stress, torque and
premature wear of your machine.
All die components are matched as a set and are specic to the
product being bent. Never mix and match die set components.
Mixing die set components may damage the product being bent,
machine operation, and operator safety. Damage to the bender
due to mixed die components may compromise machine warranty.
Die sets contain wearing parts. Periodic cleaning and/or replace-
ment of wearing surfaces is required to maintain the highest qual-
ity nished parts.
Die Set Installation
With the head-frame in its horizontal position, carefully load the forming
die assembly into the head-frame using the 1-1/4” diameter hardened
pin. Make sure to load with the die identication specications visible or
the die will be installed backwards.
Install the wiper assembly in the head-frame by securing the assembly
with the 1-1/4” diameter hardened pin between the top and bottom
sections of the head-frame assembly. Make sure to load with the die
identication specications visible and the wiper blades facing the form-
ing die or the die will be installed backwards.
Check to see that the die set components are all “seated” properly in the
head-frame and that all securing pins are fully engaged in their proper
locations.
Slide a sample piece of the material being bent into the die set. If align-
ment of the Wiper Assembly to the Forming Die is required use the Ad-
justment Set-Screw to center the Wiper to the forming die. Secure the
alignment with the jamb-nut provided. Failure to properly align wiper
assembly with forming die may damage the product being bent,
die set, machine or operator.