JD Squared Model 54 User Manual

Table of Contents
Uncrating ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Assembly ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Moving the bender .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Installing the handles ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Floor mount or wheeled? ................................................................................................................................ 4
Wheeled installation ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Floor mounted installation .............................................................................................................................. 4
Leveling the spindle ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Filling the hydraulic oil tank ............................................................................................................................ 5
Electrical connection ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Assembling the toggle mechanism ................................................................................................................. 6
Adjusting the toggle mechanism’s over-center distance ................................................................................ 7
Tool Plate Installation ������������������������������������������������������������ 8
Loading the Die Set and Adjusting the Toggle ���������������������������������������� 9
Rotate spindle to its start position ................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the forming die onto the spindle ...................................................................................................... 9
Installing the U-strap ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Description of the pressure die assembly ..................................................................................................... 10
Installing the pressure die into the bender .................................................................................................... 10
The main operating principle of the Model 54 bender .................................................................................. 11
Adjusting the toggle mechanism for bending ................................................................................................ 11
How to make a bend and remove the work piece when nished ................................................................. 12
Spindle lock operation .................................................................................................................................. 12
Computer Operation ������������������������������������������������������������ 13
Computer modes .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Program selection mode ............................................................................................................................... 13
Operation mode ............................................................................................................................................ 13
How to Calculate the Correct Bend Angle������������������������������������������� 13
Maintenance ������������������������������������������������������������������� 14
Setting the spindle to zero ............................................................................................................................ 14
Exploded view of spindle components ��������������������������������������������� 15
Installing the Encoder ................................................................................................................................... 16
Encoder components ����������������������������������������������������������� 16
Bending Tutorial Using Template Bends ������������������������������������������� 17

JD Squared Model 54 Specifications

General

Brand	JD Squared
Model	Model 54
Category	Lathe
Language	English