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To get you started with your custom bending ideas, below are some of our customer's most frequently asked questions put into easy to understand explanations. We hope this helps you when working on your custom bending projects.
The diagrams on the Most Common Custom Bends page show examples of the most requested custom bent shapes. If you do not see what fits your needs, please call or e-mail us to inquire about the shape you need for your project. The Sharpe Team is here to help you make your project a success!
Tip #1 Choosing a C.L.R. (Center Line Radius): With Sharpe's large inventory of tool bend dies, it is likely we already have a die to meet your bending needs. In cases where there is flexibility in the center line radius, choosing an existing die from the tooling list will save on tooling costs and lead tiems. A general rule to remember is center line radii tighter then 1-1/2 times the tube diameter will increase labor costs.
Tip #2 Straight Length Between Bends: Typically bending processes with parts that have more than one bend, requrie a straight length between the bends. Standard tooling can accomodate parts that allow a distance between bends of at least 3 times the tube diameter. Parts from 1-1/4" O.D. and smaller bent on a raidus that is 3 times the diameter are the exception to this rule.
Tip #3 Specifying Tolerances: When specifying tolerances, it will be more cost effective to keep them only as tight as necessary. Our standard tolerances are (+/-) 1/16" on linear dimensions, and (+/-) 1/2 degree on angles. Specifying tighter tolerances will make the project more labor intesive and possibly increase your costs.
Tip #4 Submitting Drawings: When submitting a drawing of your part, some important information that we need is the type of material (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.) diameter, wall thickness, and the preferred C.L.R. (Center Line Radius). Sharpe Products can accept the following formats for drawings: .PDF, .DWG, and .DFX. If you do not have a traditional drawing and can only supply us with a sketch, you can either fax (262-754-0374), e-mail us (estimating@sharpeproducts.com) or use our Request for Quote form to send them.
If you have any questions or problems sending us your file, please feel free to contact us at 800-879-4418.
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