Hand Bender
Make: Di-Acro
Model: Model 2 Bender (02HB)
Ace: Needed (Makerhub@georgefox.edu).
Location: Machine Shop
Description
A hand bender is a machine used to bend wire, solid stock, and tubing. The bender comes with multiple dyes for different types of bends.
*Currently the bender stand is not bolted to the floor, so you can really only bend light materials like 1/8" thick aluminum. If you want to bend thicker material, you will need help from someone to hold the table. In the future we will be bolting the bender to a sturdier spot.
Here is an example of this piece of equipment being used.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2W9Mm2B7JM
Documentation
Terminology
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Training
Overview
Read/skim the "Art of Bending" document to find out how to set up the equipment. Then Watch the "Simple Bend" video to see how the equipment functions.
Demonstration
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General Procedure
1) Cut a piece of .5"x.125" aluminum to a length of 6".
2) Set the bender to make a 90o bend at 0.5" from the end of material;proceed to bend.
3) Make another 90o bend at 1.5" from previous bend. Make bend in the same direction.
4) Set the bender to make a circular bend, of any size, 1.5" from previous bend. Bend in opposite direction as last bend.
Safety
- Keep all hands and fingers out of any pinch points.
- Be aware of your surroundings before swinging the bending handle.
Certification
Troubleshooting
This is a very basic piece of equipment so very little trouble shooting should be required. See the "Art of Bending" document for machine setup.
Maintenance
General maintenance
Tech will lubricate zerk fitting as needed.
Specific Maintenance Tasks
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