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Tube benders play an important role in the metal fabrication and machining world. Tube benders are an apparatus that is used to bend or shape tubes, pipes or metal. This can be done manually by hand, hydraulic assisted manually or hydraulic motor driven.

The tube bending process procedure with the loading of a tube or pipe into a bender and clenching it in the middle of two dies, the clamping block and the forming die. The tube or pipe is also loosely held in with two other dies, the wiper die and the pressure die. Once clamped in, the machinist starts the bending. The tube is drawn around the forming die making an elbow, u-bend, 2-D or 3-D bent tubes. Tube benders can also be used to straighten out tubes that have already been bent.

Substantial considerations for selecting the right tube bender for the job includes what the application will be used for. To choose the right machine for the tube bending procedure it is necessary to also know what diameter of pipe or tube will be used. Vernier calipers are excellent tools for taking these calculations.

The application of bending tubes and pipes is very sensitive and time consuming. CNC tube bending machines were primarly designed to help to reduce set up time and to maximize production. CNC tube benders are excellent because they limit the opportunity for mistakes to occur. The computer makes it abble to create any rounded path programmed as if it is a straight line path handled by the engineer. Computers do not feel any strain or stress so they can accurately repeat the steps repeatedly without becoming bored or tired. This makes for a high re consistence and high quality results. CNC allows for automation which reduces mistakes and helps for consistent quality and ease of performing difficult steps in the least amount of time. CNC tube benders make for quality, clean bends in a more precise, safer, and less expensive method than could be done on a large scale by hand alone.

Selecting the best tube bending equipment can seem daunting. It is a good idea to choose a company with a well trained and knowledgeable staff to help guide you through the process of which tube bender is best for you.

Tube benders are made for a wide variety of applications which can include automotive, agriculture, heat exchange units, green houses, furniture manufacturing, medical, structural buildings, and more.

Features to look for in a quality tube bender include strong clamping and bending capacities for mass production requirements. Other key features include multiple degree angle bends, user friendly controls, safety mechanisms and an ability to select parameter options.

Burr Oak is a world leader in the tube bending field.

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