Dragon A400
The essential CNC tube and pipe production machine
The Dragon A400 uses plasma cutting, marking, and engraving to make CAD/CAM designs a reality. Any design with holes and end cuts can be done on the Dragon A400. The Dragon A400 marks all bending locations, rotation, and degrees on the tube. For shops that use tubes and pipes in their process, the Dragon A400 is an essential time-saving tool. Schedule a Virtual Demo to see your parts come to life.
Improving the bottom line
Production time is up to five times faster by using Bend-Tech’s Dragon A400. The CNC automation minimizes errors in production and wasted time and materials.
Increase efficiency and accuracy with CNC automation
The parts produced by the Dragon A400 fit up as intended, removing the need for the time-consuming process of manually fitting tube.
Plasma Cutting
The Dragon A400 plasma torch is a fast and accurate method of cutting that does not have the high cost of a laser. When cutting under the appropriate conditions, parts are weld ready immediately after cutting
Quick and easy loading process
Front gate
The front gate has two adjustable self-centering vice-like jaws that hold their position. The front gate securely holds tubes up to 400 lbs. Once set at a size, the front gate holds that position. This allows the operator to run the same size of a tube over and over without having to adjust the gate with every new stick.
Material support lift
The automation of the material support lift keeps the material level for accurate cutting. The material support helps hold full-length material during the loading process.
Chuck
The chuck has four self-centering jaws for easy loading and securely holding material for accurate part production.
Do more with an automatic tool changer
The Dragon A400 can utilize four different tools during the production process to ensure quality parts and easy assembly
Mark
The marker is commonly used for bend location, bend rotation, saddle fitment marks, part number/i.d., text, and more.
Engrave
The engraver is commonly used for bend location, bend rotation, saddle fitment marks, part number/i.d., text, and more.
Cut
The plasma torch cuts all profiles and holes into the tube.
Align
The laser light gives an accurate lineup to start every job with accuracy.
Increase production output with full automation
Bend-Tech’s A400 Dragon CNC Plasma Tube and Pipe Cutter allows for a faster process, allowing for a greater bottom line
A & Z Axes
Provides accurate side to side and up/down movements of the toolhead and its tools.
X-Axis
A precision rack and anti-backlash pinion drive system moves the material along its length.
Y-Axis
Works in unison with the C-axis to rotate the material.
B-Axis
Ensures that long pieces of material maintain being level throughout the cutting process.
C-Axis*
Works in unison with the Y-axis to rotate the material.
*Optional feature
Available add-ons
Bend-Tech offers a number of add-ons to increase throughput
Plasma system
The level of plasma system required varies based on multiple factors involving the materials being cut. To best decide what level of plasma system is required, talk to a Bend-Tech Sales Person.
Material coolant system
The material coolant system increases cut quality, reduces slag amount, and decreases fumes from the plasma cutting. For companies that cut aluminum, stainless steel, or tubing with a small OD such as 1 in., it is highly recommended that you include a material coolant system in your purchase.
Angle/Channel motorized gate
The angle/channel motorized gate add-on provides the A400 the ability to accurately cut any part out of angle and channel profile material while still cutting round, square, and rectangle material profiles. The angle/channel motorized gate is an add-on option and is not standard on the Dragon A400.
Dry End Support System
The Dry-End Support System allows for:
- Easy and safely loading and unloading longer material
- Quick release for fast change between material sizes
- Maintain material centerline
- Comes with non-marring, high-durability Teflon® supports
Material Information
Material types
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Galvanized Steel
- Aluminum
- Black Pipe
- Chrome Alloy
- Any type of electrically conductive metal
Material sizing
- Round: 0.75 inch (19mm) – 6 inch (152.4mm)
- Square: 1 inch (25.4mm) – 4 inch (101.6mm)
- Rectangle: 1 inch (25.4mm) – 4 inch (101.6mm)
- Angle: 1 inch (25.4mm) – 4 inch (101.6mm)
- Channel: 1 inch (25.4mm) – 4 inch (101.6mm)
Material length
- The Dragon A400 handles full 24 ft. (7.31m) length material.
- The chuck has a pass through ability for round material with a 2 inch or less OD to accommodate longer than standard pieces.
Material weight
- Maximum capacity of 400 lbs (181.4kg)
Material thickness
- 1/32 inch (0.79mm) – 5/8 inch (15.8mm)
Will the Dragon A400 work for my application?
To learn about how the Dragon A400 will handle your materials, contact our sales staff at 651-257-8715.
