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      <title>Anatomy of a Quote</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What goes into producing a quote? Most custom tube bending, tube laser cutting or related work typically begins with a request for quote. This first step allows us as the manufacturer to gather key information about the project requirements so that... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/anatomy-of-a-quote'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <title>Applications in Custom Tube Fabrication</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Across a variety of industries in North America, the demand for complex tube bending services continues. For both specialized parts and standard components, the range of projects includes everything from handles on mobile medical equipment to seat... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/applications-in-custom-tube-fabrication'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <title>The World of Tolerances</title>
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      <title>Tube Bending Machine Technology: Then And Now</title>
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      <title>Tube Bending Terminology</title>
      <description><![CDATA[There are several terms used in custom tube bending and fabricating. This blog will serve as a reference for some of the commonly used words and phrases that are called out in reference to this process. For additional information and detail, click... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/tube-bending-terminology'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <title>Let's Talk About Tooling</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In contrast to tube laser cutting and machining, CNC rotary draw bending is very tooling-oriented. As many as six types of tooling components may be needed for a project, based on its size and scope. Of these, the three most important types are the... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/lets-talk-about-tooling'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <title>What is Ovality?</title>
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      <title>7 Tips For a Timely, Accurate Quote</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why is Wall Factor Important?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Wall factor, the ratio between tube outside diameter and wall thickness, is one of the key elements used to assess the difficulty of a tube bend. A wall that is thin compared to the tube outside diameter requires more support at the arc of the bend... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/why-is-wall-factor-important-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bending Processes and Applications</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When it comes to bending pipe or tube, there are several techniques that can be used to achieve a quality, custom-formed part. Given the variety of methods and variables, it&rsquo;s important to know the options that go into creating the end... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/bending-processes-and-applications'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <title>The Link Between Manufacturing and Parts Design</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Designing products with components that require custom tube or pipe forming can be more involved than it may initially appear. Factors such as tooling, materials and labor play a role in the approach to bending and associated services. Here are the... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/the-link-between-manufacturing-and-parts-design'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <title>The Facts About Mandrels</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Most tube and pipe bending is done using a mandrel, an aluminum-bronze alloy or solid steel insert that supports the pipe or tube while it is being bent. This common technique keeps the tube from collapsing, flattening or wrinkling during the... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/the-facts-about-mandrels'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Video: Process and Technology for Successful Pipe and Tube Bending</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Owner of Sharpe Products, Paul Krickeberg, discusses various pipe and tube bending processes including 3D-free-form, compression, rotary draw, and roll bending with TPJ's Eric Lundin.

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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Outdoor Structural Centerpiece Produced For Watlow</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Some people believe that tube and pipe is primarily used for industrial purposes. While this is true, our custom formed tube has also been used in a variety of sculptures. One example is the globe structure outside of Watlow, north of Chicago.... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/outdoor-structure-produced-for-watlow-electric-manufacturing-co-'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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