b'Install, AdjustHow To Install READY Bendersand TroubleshootingBenders1. Release the return spring(s) and 5. Tighten the fastening screws.plunger(s) by releasing the lube tting or Lubricate the bender with light oil.set screw so the rocker can rotate freely. Make sure no debris has lodged in Piece of partDo not remove the gib from the saddle.spring return area, especially after materialholddown2. Using two pieces of the part material, machining mounting holes. sideplace one piece on the holddown side of 6. Bender Adjustment. You can varythe anvil near to but not into the anvil overbend by minor shut height adjust-radius (see drawing right). Put the ments. Progressive dies are usually bestbender into approximate position. adjusted by BendingJaw Side3. Keeping the second piece of material moving theush to the bending lobe of the rocker bender slight-like a feeler gage (moving up and down ly in (closerto anvil) for *NOTE: The back taper relief ground onminorly), set the opening between the the anvil is to allow for the overbendtangency of the anvil radius and the more over- required without pinching the material atbend, or out full closure. (85 minimum anvil anglebending jaw of the rocker. The anvil suggested for all 90 bends). Alwaysshould be ground with 2 to 3 more (away from anvil) for less overbend. The grind 2 to 3 more back taper on anvilback taper relief than the rockers angle standard 87 rocker only has 3 over- than the rockers angle A being used.A being used. bend. Anvil inserts can be shimmed or Critical - Once the holddown jaw isreground to avoid moving the bender. parallel to the material, ALL adjustments4. Locate the bender with a key for prop- must be in or out. The rocker can beer location and resistance to side load. 7. For more details to properly locate reground to add overbend.READY Benders, see page 12.Troubleshooting Guide READY Can Help YouProblems Solutions A copy of bender installation instructions1. UNDERBENT are packaged with every bender shipped.A. Bender is set too open. Reset bender per instructions. We can assist you if you have technicalB. Material is too thick Use the next larger bender. questions or concerns.DO NOTset the die C. Part radius is too large. Use the next larger bender, or reduce Please note, most problemsdeeper! See the part radius. with benders are easy to x!WARNINGbelow! D. Material is springy Decrease angle A per Fig. 1 belowThe #1 biggest problem is not enoughand reset bender per instructions. back taper relief on the anvil or insert thatwe form material around. Do not assume -2. OVERBENT A. The bender is set too tight Reset bender per instructions. please check85 minimum for all 90bends (2 to 3 more relief than the rock-B. Part material is too soft Increase angle A per Fig. 2 below ers angle A which is 87 standard).and reset bender per instructions.Too often the bender is improperlyC. Part radius is too small Increase angle A per Fig. 2 below. located either too close or too far awayAnother option is to match rocker andanvil to 90. No coining.from the anvil. Check the K dimensionas per the setting instructions.3. HOOK A. Material is being trappedat thetangency (pinch point). Reset bender per instructions. Checkanvil radius, it may be too small. CallREADY Technology. Ordering ReplacementsB. Rocker is too large for the keep a back-up unit in the crib!material thickness Refer to catalog page for correctrocker size and set per instructions.4. EXCESSIVE MARKINGA. Bender is set too tight. Reset bender per instructions. B. Material is too thick or toostrong for rocker diameter Refer to catalog page for correctDouble rocker size and set per instructions.Shinemark C. Not enough relief on the anvil. Increase relief angle to 2 - 3 lessthan angle A of rocker5. SADDLE IMPRINTING ONTO THE PARTBENDER IS SET MUCH TOO DEEP! Bender ID No. for replacement andSTOP!Once the holddown jaw isback-up. Reference this when orderingparallel to the material, ALL adjustments replacements. To order service kit, statemust be in or out.The rocker can be model number or bender ID numberreground to add overbend.followed by K.See bender adjustment top of page. Dotted lines indicate 87 rocker. 13'