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Instruction Manual
Medi Bender Art. 070
Medi Bender Special Art. 071
User Guide EN
Rev. 1.0.0
Date 04.23.2004
Fields of use
MECHANICAL HYDRAULIC METAL FABRICATION MARINE ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL GENERAL INSTALLATION
Ercolina
by CML International S.p.A. ITALY
+39 0776 40281
+39 0776 40281
www.ercolina.it
| info@ercolina.it
CML U.S.A. Inc.
Grafenbergweg 11
73614 Schorndorf
+49 (0) 7181 87266
+49 (0) 7181 87298
www.ercolina.com
| cml-deutschland@t-online.de
La Gare
10190 Villemaur sur Vanne (F)
+33 325 4081 04
+33 325 4081 13
www.ercolina.com
| cmlfrance@wanadoo.fr
Manufacturer:
CML International S.p.A.
Localit Annunziata
03030 Piedimonte S.G. (FR) Italy
Phone: +39 776 404572
Fax: +39 776 404801
The Manufacturer is not liable for any damages due to the use of not original Ercolina tooling
Congratulations for the purchase of your Medi Bender. Observe the following instructions and your Medi
Bender will become a simple and useful working tool.
Note: this manual supplies the necessary instructions for the Digital Medi Bender (Art. 070), the Digital
Medi Bender Special (Art. 071). If not otherwise specifically indicated, these instructions are valid for the
three models.
Remember: read this manual and keep it in a safe place for future reference!
EC Conformity
The three Medi Bender versions are in conformity with Machine Directive EEC 392/89.
Contents
GENERAL RULES
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
TERMINOLOGY USED
GENERAL WARNINGS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSPORTATION
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7
8
9
1.2
TECHNICAL DATA
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2.1
PART IDENTIFICATION
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2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
FORMER
COUNTERBENDING DIE
SLIDER COUNTERBENDING DIE UNIT
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2.2
TECHNICAL DATA
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2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
WORKING CAPACITY
MAXIMUM BENDING ANGLE
MACHINE CAPACITY
HEXAGONAL SHAFT SPEED
ELECTRICAL DATA
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
NOISE LEVEL
TECHNICAL NOTES
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14
14
15
15
15
15
MACHINE USE
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3.1
3.2
MAIN CONCEPTS
ACCESSORIES
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16
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
ACCESSORY CHOICE
ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
MACHINE TURNING-ON
MACHINE PREPARATION
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16
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17
3.3
3.4
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19
3.4.1
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3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
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25
APPENDIXES
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
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APPENDIX 1
APPENDIX 2
APPENDIX 3
APPENDIX 4
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Figures
FIGURE 2.1.1 FORMER
FIGURE 3.2.3 BRACKET UNIT
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SECTION I
GENERAL RULES
1.1
Pay attention to this symbol; it indicates a forbidden action for the Operator/User
Pay attention to this symbol; it indicates a mandatory action for the Operator/User
MANDATORY
Read carefully the USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL before using the machine
WARNING
The Manufacturing Company is not liable for any accident, damage or machine malfunction due to nonobservance of instructions included in the machine USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, section II: safety and
prevention, or to safety device tampering.
1.1.1
TERMINOLOGY USED
THE PERSON
DANGEROUS AREA
EXPOSED PERSON
OPERATOR
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER
GENERAL WARNINGS
Read Carefully the MACHINE USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL before using the machine;
The User must only assign the machine to specifically trained and qualified personnel;
The User must take all the necessary measures to prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing the
machine;
The User must suitably inform the personnel on safety rules observance and application; for this scope
he/she must guarantee that anybody, according to his/her own responsibilities, knows machine use
instructions and the relevant safety instructions;
The User must inform the Manufacturing Company if he/she finds any safety device defect or
malfunction, as well as any potentially dangerous situation;
The Operator must always use the DPI Individual Protection Devices (gloves, safety shoes and specific
clothes) and must observe the instructions of this manual;
The Operator must observe all danger, warning and caution instructions indicated on the machine;
The Operator must not perform any operation or intervention that does not lie within his/her
competence;
The Operator must inform his/her own Supervisor on every problem or dangerous situation that may
arise;
The User must not allow that parts of other brands are assembled on the machine, since testing has
been performed with parts included in the machine at the time of the supply of the machine and this or
other changes may vary its characteristics and compromise operating safety; any accessory
modification and/or addition must be specifically approved and/or made by the Manufacturer;
The machine must only be used observing the purposes of use it was designed for;
During operation you may find: live electrical parts, mechanical parts in motion. So do not remove any
guard and do not loose screws or fastenings since serious damage can be caused to things or persons.
1.1.3
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The MEDI BENDER machine has been manufactured according to the most modern technology and
observing the officially recognized safety rules. However, the machine may be source of risk for the user
and/or third persons if improperly or incorrectly used. For this reason, it is fundamental to read and apply
the following safety rules:
The machine must be exclusively used as intended by design and observing general safety and risk
prevention rules. The Manufacturer is not liable for damages to things or persons due to an improper
machine use;
Check that power supply observes the necessary voltage for the Medi Bender;
Only assign qualified personnel to the machine;
Do not use the machine in environments containing inflammable gas or fluids;
Do not expose the machine to rain;
Keep the machine in a safe and dry place;
Keep unassigned personnel at a safety distance during machine work and stop phases;
Do not touch parts in motion;
Keep a safety distance when the machine is operating;
Do not ever stay near the machine at the machine control panels opposite side;
Avoid accidental starting-up;
For safety reasons and to keep warranty validity, do not tamper with electronic and disk circuits;
Unplug machine from power supply before transportation;
Do not ever handle the machine pulling the supply cable;
Do not modify the machine structure.
Only use Ercolina accessories. Machine tampering implies warranty invalidation. The Manufacturer
may not supply accessories or spare parts if the machine has been tampered with;
Hold the heaviest formers from the groove when applying them to avoid finger crushing;
1.1.4
TRANSPORTATION
WARNING
BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE :
WARNING
DURING MACHINE TRANSPORTATION:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Former
Counterbending die
Swivelling bracket
Counterbending die support
Tightening screw
Lever
Stop
Reset ring
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Knob
Switch
Foot switch connection
Fuse holder
Degree selector
Display
Overload led
Handle
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2.1.1
FORMER
1
2
3
2.1.2
COUNTERBENDING DIE
The information stamped on the counterbending die is regarding the tube dimensions it was designed for.
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2.1.3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Swivelling bracket
Stop
Reset ring
Knob
Lever
Counterbending die tightening screw
Counterbending die support
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2.2.1
WORKING CAPACITY
The machine can bend materials included in the table starting from a minimum diameter of 5 mm, with
minimum radius depending on material used, diameter and thickness.
Note:
2.2.2
The machine can only bend material types included in the table. The same table indicates
maximum capacities.
The machine is equipped with an electronic system that manages bending operations in an accurate and
precise way, saving the set bending angle.
The maximum allowed bending angle on the machine is 180.
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2.2.3
MACHINE CAPACITY
The following table indicates the maximum bending capacity of the Digital Medi Bender Art. 070 and of
the Digital Medi Bender Special Art. 071.
The information reported below is approximate and may vary according to the material chemical
composition.
MAXIMUM BENDING CAPACITY WITH MINIMUM RADIUS EQUAL TO TWICE THE TUBE
MEDI BENDER ART. 070
MEDI BENDER ART. 071
SECT
MATERIALS
MAX x THICKNESS
MAX x THICKNESS
MAX x THICKNESS
MAX x THICKNESS
(mm)
(inches OD)
(mm)
(inches OD)
1
Boiler tube
34 x 3
1 gas x 1/8
22 x 3
/2 gas x 1/8
3
7
Mild steel tube
35 x 2,5
1 /16 x /64
25 x 2,5
1 x 7/64
1
1
Soft brass tube
32 x 3
1 /4 x /8
28 x 3
1 3/8 x 1/8
3
1
Stainless steel
35 x 1,5
1 /8 x /16
28 x 1,5
1 1/8 x 1/16
1
1
Welded furniture tubing
32 x 1,5
1 /4 x /16
28 x 1,5
1 1/8 x 1/16
3
1
St35 hydraulic steel tube
35 x 3
1 /8 x /8
28 x 1,5
1 1/8 x 1/16
3
5
Stainless steel hydraulic tube
35 x 2
1 /8 x /64
28 x 1,5
1 1/8 x 1/16
5
1
Hard copper and aluminum
42 x 1,5
1 /8 x /16
28 x 3
1 1/8 x 1/8
3/
5/
Mild steel solid round profile
20
16
4
8
3
Mild steel solid flat profile
10 x 25
/8 x 1
------5
Mild steel rectangular profile
15 x 25 x 3
/8 x 1 x 1/8
------3
Mild steel solid square profile
20 x 20
/4 x 3/4
------Mild steel hollow square
1
------25 x 25 x 3
1 x 1 x /8
profile
3
3
3
Mild steel T profile
30 x 30 x 5
1 /16 x 1 /16 x /16
------Mild steel U profile
30 x 15 x 5
1 3/16 x 1 5/8 x 3/16
-------
2.2.4
The hexagonal shaft speed of the Digital Medi Bender machine is:
Machine
Digital Medi Bender Art. 070
Digital Medi Bender Special Art. 071
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ELECTRICAL DATA
Machines must be connected to the power supply it was intended for by design.
Power supply:
Voltage
220V
110V
Frequency Power
50/60Hz
1000W
50/60Hz
1000W
Current
5A
10A
Insulation level: 1
Motor: electrical motor with double insulation in conformity with EC standards
Protection: protection system with fuses
Model
Voltage
220V
110V
Fuse
General Protection
Electronic Circuit
8A gG
315mA gG
16A gG
630mA gG
Table2.2.4 Protection Fuses
2.2.6
Machine body:
Machine body
Machine body without accessories
Width
Length
Height
23Kg
260mm
600mm
900mm
NOISE LEVEL
TECHNICAL NOTES
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ACCESSORY CHOICE
Choose the correct former and counterbending die to bend your tube. Verify that the external diameter is
exactly equal to the one stamped on the former and on the counterbending die.
3.2.2
ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
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3.2.3
MACHINE TURNING-ON
The machine turns on as soon as it is connected to a power supply (220 V or 110 V).
Warning: Check that power supply voltage observes the machine design voltage before plugging it to
the power supply.
3.2.4
MACHINE PREPARATION
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18
1
2
3.4 BENDING OPERATIONS WITH DIGITAL MODELS ART. 070 AND 071
NOTE. Only for Digital Medi Bender models Art. 070 and 071.
The machine is now ready to bend. To bend observe the following instructions:
a. Press the switch rightwards [Bend] or press the pedal [Bend]. The former will rotate and the tube
will be bent to the angle value. As soon as the bending will be completed the machine will
automatically stop and the display will show the bending angle value and the spring back angle
value (selected values will be kept in memory even if the machine is turned off).
b. Press the bend/return switch leftwards [Return] or press the foot switch pedal[Return] and the
former will rotate on the other sense returning to the point of reference position, allowing to remove
the bent tube.
3.4.1
Observe the following procedure if the spring back angle has not been selected:
a. Push the bend/return switch rightwards [Bend] by inpulses, or press the pedal [Bend] by impulses
until the tube visibly starts to bend.
b. Stop the bending process and read the angle value shown in the display.
c. Select the value read on the first two selectors, this is the spring back angle.
Art.070 User Guide EN
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angle
Set the bending angle (3 digits to the right of the numerator) ex. 90 and the exceeding spring
back angle to 50 (2 digits to the left of the numerator)
Start the machine until the tube deformation starts (bending starts) and stop the machine
Read the angle value on the display (ex. 20) and copy it on the two digits to the left of the
numerator
20
1
2
3
Counterbending die
Roll
Reinforcement bracket
21
22
Note: Small 10mm to 35mm.radius formers can be inserted by removing the shaft.
23
To insert the vice: loosen the 5 screws and extract the bracket unit to insert the vice Art. 087.
24
Loosen the 5 screws M6x55, insert the spacer and re-tighten the knob unit.
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Electrical connection
Electrical connection
Electrical connection
Check plug
Check electrical wire
Check plug
Burnt fuse
Machine in overload
26
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CAUSE
Low pressure on tube
SOLUTION
Apply more pressure on the tube (the
maximum pressure is obtained when
former and counterbending die are
almost touching each other)
Move them apart to avoid contact
Worn counterbending die. Replace it
with a new one
Use a larger radius former
Decrease force or use a larger radius
former
Decrease force or use larger radius
former
Try bending using the special
Ercolina roll
For any other technical problem regarding bending operations contact your Ercolina dealer.
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Overload led
Digital Medi
Bender (Art.
070 and Art
071) Electrical
connection
diagram.
Speed switching
micro
To motor
Supply
Digital counter
card type B4.
Main
Electronic
Card (P114
A1) Type
B3/2 = 220 V
Type B3/1 =
100. 110 V
Earth
Pedal connection
Returning
curve
Angle - meter
Limit switch
micro
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DATABASE
TUBE TYPE
WALL
ELASTICITY DEGREE
OR SPRING BACK
BENDING RADIUS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Notes
30
DATABASE
TUBE TYPE
WALL
ELASTICITY DEGREE
OR SPRING BACK
BENDING RADIUS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Notes
31
DATABASE
TUBE TYPE
WALL
ELASTICITY DEGREE
OR SPRING BACK
BENDING RADIUS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Notes
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DATABASE
TUBE TYPE
WALL
ELASTICITY DEGREE
OR SPRING BACK
BENDING RADIUS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Notes
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DATABASE
TUBE TYPE
WALL
ELASTICITY DEGREE
OR SPRING BACK
BENDING RADIUS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Notes
34
Notes
Notes
35
Notes
36
Notes
Notes
37
Notes
38
Notes
Notes
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