While many tube bending processes can be performed manually, a CNC tube bending machine offers a number of advantages over manual bending.

CNC Tube Bending Machine Advantage

For most applications the quantity of bending alone makes manual bending unfeasible. A CNC tube bending machine also offers consistent bends and significantly increases efficiency. CNC pipe bending machines were one of the major classifications of the Pipe Bending Machines Market report. Two of the greatest advantages of CNC tube benders are precision and consistency. CNC tube benders are able to control for bend angles, complex bending formulas, and tooling specifications which allows them to create consistent precision bends. It better meet original equipment manufacturers’ specifications for components and tube assemblies.

CNC Tube Bending Machine Application

Our CNC tube bending machine is designed for the manufacturing of exhaust and tubular systems for cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses this CNC tube bending machine offers a number of machine options to further meet application specifications.

Basic Bending Tooling Components of CNC Tube Bending Machine

When first approaching bending tooling, it is necessary to understand a bit about bending in general as well as the various components that are used in the task. Each component contributes to the success of the operation, but the basic components include the bend die, clamp die, pressure die, wiper die, and mandrel. Before we dive into each of these specific tooling components, however, let’s look at some of the basics of tube and pipe bending in general.

The Bend, Clamp, and Pressure Dies

The first component to consider is the bend die. A bend die is used to form the tube and determines the radius of the bend. There are a number of standard die configurations, as well as pedestal and flange mount bend dies. The application requirements will determine which style of bend die is appropriate, but pedestal and flange mount bend dies are used in situations where the height is larger than the width and for situations where there is not enough material left for a post through the hole.

The clamp die grips the tube against the bend die as the bend die rotates. While the pressure die applies, as its name implies, the pressure needed to bend the tube. The pressure die applies pressure by pressing the tube into the bend die.

The Wiper Die

The wiper die supports the tube on the inside of the bend to prevent wrinkles. Steel wiper dies are used for bending steel copper, aluminum, and bronze tubing. While aluminum/bronze wiper dies are used for stainless, titanium, and inconel tubing.

Mandrels

The mandrel is the component that supports the inside of the tube, which prevents collapse and wrinkling during bending. Steel/chrome mandrels are used for bending steel, copper, aluminum, and bronze tubing. While Aluminum/bronze mandrels are used for bending stainless, titanium, and inconel tubing. In addition to standard pitch mandrels, close pitch mandrels can be used for thin wall tubing and tight radius bends.

CNC tube bending machine is a versatile bending solution that is one of the highest performance solutions on the market. 3-4 electric CNC axes, multiple bending stacks, optional left right bending and push bending function make this series ideal for a wide range of applications and industries.

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