The advancements in tube bending equipment open the door for even more applications for metal tubing. This can include uses in a variety of industries, including food and drink manufacturing, automotive, chemical processing, and more. However, you need to choose the right techniques to adapt tubes, especially if you need tight tolerances. We want to have a closer look at different types of tube benders and how they work here. Then, if you want to arrange solutions like tube ring rolling, you can rely on us.
Press tube benders
The basic way to bend metal tubing is to secure it in place and then press a die against it. Generally this involves the use of press brakes to deliver enough force to make the tube change shape. While it can do the job, there is a risk of problems.
Draw tube benders
Another technique you can try is drawing the tube. What happens here is you once again secure a section of tubing in place. Then, you use a pressure die and radius die. Rotating them around the tube results in it bending. There are two options here; hydraulic or electric draw tube benders. Whatever you choose, it is a gentler method than press bending.
Roll tube benders
A technique that we know really well is roll bending. What you do here is push or pull (sometimes a combination of the two) a section of tubing through machine with several rollers. As this happens, the rollers help to carefully bend the tubing. You can use the technique to create curves, spirals, and rings. Speak to us about tube ring rolling.
Interestingly, there are two different techniques here. The basic one uses three or four rollers and bends the tube on a single plane. A more advanced technique rotates the tubing, allowing bends on multiple planes. As a result, it opens the door for more complex applications.
It’s also worth noting that roll tube benders can have more than the typical three or four rollers. If the project involves dealing with harder materials, increasing the roller number can help to adapt it carefully, little by little. This reduces the risk of breakages.
RAM tube benders
A fourth technique uses counter dies, arranging them to match the bend design. Then, a hydraulic RAM applies force to push the tubing against the dies, accomplishing the bending. This isn’t a very popular option though owing to the fact it generally lacks precision and can struggle to achieve good tolerances.
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Multiform Tubes Engineering Ltd is one of the leading tubing specialists in the UK. We focus on providing outstanding services to adapt tube quickly, with high tolerances and great finishes. Notably, we can provide cost effective solutions, specialising in cold bending.
So, if you want to work with experts to create high quality tubular components for different applications, contact us. We provide bending, tube ring rolling, various types of end forming, and much more. You can arrange whatever you need with us; we even provide assembly if you need it.