Tube Bending Equipment
Tube bending equipment is used to bend tubes and pipes using computer-controlled machines. The computerized equipment ensures that the finished product is efficient and high quality. The modern technology used by CNC machines has made it possible to produce high volume, close tolerance, tubular metal parts quickly and inexpensively.
Tube bending can be done using both cold and hot working processes. Often the process alters the mechanical properties of the original material. Tube bending equipment is used to supply products to the agricultural, construction, aerospace, automotive, electrical and medical industries, all of which depend upon several lengths and strengths of tubing in everyday operations.
A tube fabricator can offer several standard shapes for tube bending, such as squares or circles, in addition to a wide range of custom tubing shapes. Tube bending is a widely available specialized service.
The particular method used to bend the tube often varies according to the industry; some common processes include rotary, mandrel, and roll bending.
Rotary bending is the most commonly used technique for tube bending. This method relies on the tool and die industry to make complex bends.