JD Squared Model 54 User Manual

The Model 54 has been designed to allow new tooling to be easily added in the future. This is accomplished
by using a tool plate that bolts to the pressure screw block. Various tool plate’s are available depending upon
the application. The majority of die sets use the standard 2 hole tool plate that is included with the bender. This
plate accommodates dies for up to 2.5” tube and 2” pipe. However, a die set such as 3” o.d. tube may require
a different tool plate. The correct tool plate for a particular die set can usually be determined by examining the
tooling and looking for the engraved markings such as shown below.
The dovetailed tool plate design was added
to the Model 54 in April of 2014. Therefore, if
the bender was purchased before that date it
may not have the upgrade installed. If this is
the case, please call our sales deptartment.
We feel this is a signicant improvement to
the bender and therefore offer this as a FREE
upgrade.
When the bender is under load, the dovetail
in the tool plate will suck down onto the outer
rail’s dovetail and lay at. This ensures the
tool plate’s pin holes are vertical and are not
tilted. It is CRITICAL that the tool plate and
the outer rail’s dovetailed surfaces are in full
contact under load.
To verify this, use the following procedure.
Without any tooling in the bender, push the
tool plate to the left towards the cylinder and try to raise the right side nearest the outer rail. If it does not tilt
towards the cylinder or try to lift then everything is ne. If this is not the case, there is not enough clearance
between the inner rail and the pressure screw block’s left side slot. This should only happen when a older bender
is being upgraded. To remedy this you can remove the pressure screw and using the edge of a le, remove
material from the bottom of the left slot until a clearance of .010” or slightly more is obtained. This can be seen
in the lower right photo. The amount of material to remove is usually only about .020-.030”. If you wish you may
also send the pressure screw to the factory and we will be happy to mill the slot deeper for free.
Tool plate
Outer rail Inner rail
Pressure screw block
Tool plate’s rear viewTwo hole tool plate’s front view
Outer rail
Tool plate’s dovetail
must fully contact
the rail.
e engraving on the
tooling shows which
adapter to use.
Tool Plate Installation
If necessary
le here
when
upgrading
bender
Pressure screw block
Page 8
Must have .010” or
more clearance here
under load.

JD Squared Model 54 Specifications

General

Brand	JD Squared
Model	Model 54
Category	Lathe
Language	English