Van Mark TM10 Bending Brake Mark II with Power Lock User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Van Mark
Table of Contents
TM10 Bending Brake Mark II with Power Lock
User Guide
Making Fine-Tune Adjustments
Your Van Mark brake has been pre-adjusted at the factory for optimum
performance. Should you want to Fine-Tune your machine, follow the basic steps
outlined below.
STEP 1. Cut 4-inch square samples of material you want to adjust your brake to
bend (1 for each casting).
STEP 2. Insert 2 inches of the samples into the mouth of the brake at each
casting. Lock brake.
STEP 3. Attempt to pull each sample straight out and determine through feel
that each one is held with equal pressure. If you can pull a sample out, that
casting requires adjustment.
STEP 4. To make adjustments, open the brake and loosen the screw. Slide wedge
toward the back of brake a 1/8 inch then re-tighten and retest. Repeat the
step until desired locking pressure is achieved.
Making a Basic Hem
Use the following procedure as a guideline for forming hems in your trim work.
A. Insert material into the brake to your measurements and lock the brake. Bend flat against the stainless strip. Unlock the brake, remove the material, then re-lock.
B. Place material against the F-Bar with the angle of material just bent set between the Stainless edge and front hinge.
C. Rotate the front hinge up to flatten the angle against F-Bar to complete the hem. Note: It is recommended that you make practice bends with scrap until satisfied with the results.
D. Standard Hem. Hems can be formed on all Mark Series™ brakes, TrimMaster® brakes, and Metal Master® 20 brakes. Visit www.van-mark.com for more tips and ideas.
Instructions for Making Basic Shapes
The shapes below are based on common profiles used on many job sites. The exact measurements of each bend may vary from job to job, trim piece to trim piece. We recommend making practice bends with scrap until satisfied with the results.
