TUBE BENDING & MANIPULATION

Curious about what CNC Tube Bending and Manipulation entails? It’s a computer-controlled process that accurately and efficiently bends and shapes tubes of various sizes and shapes. Unlike traditional methods, which rely on manual labor, CNC machines provide greater precision and consistency while accommodating a wide range of tube shapes and sizes.

To give you an idea of how CNC tube bending works, let’s delve into the process. A computer-controlled machine takes charge, consisting of a clamp that holds the tube in place and a series of rollers that support and shape the tube during bending. For hard-form bending, a mandrel is inserted inside the tube to prevent deformation. The machine then moves the tube along the rollers, applying pressure at specific points to achieve the desired angle. Roll-form bending, on the other hand, uses rollers to guide the tube through the bending process without a mandrel, making it ideal for larger tube diameters and heavier wall thicknesses.

Regardless of the bending method used, precision and consistency are ensured by the computer program that controls the process. CNC tube bending is not only highly efficient but also cost-effective, capable of producing complex shapes and angles with ease.