Bending Processes

Introduction How It Works Effects on the Tube Structure Nonmandrel Tooling Successfully Operating Machine Requirements Appropriate Applications Limitations Pushing the Limits Production Costs Summary

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Summary

The success of nonmandrel bending depends on the combination of five factors:

OD of the tube
Wall thickness of the tube
Material being bent
Machine doing the bending
Function of the finished product

Nonmandrel bending is not the answer to all bending situations, nor has it reached its full potential. Its primary applications are found in the automotive and heating and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. Thoughtful engineering and creative manufacturing can create other applications appropriate for nonmandrel bending.