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      <title>Steel Revealed: 10 Facts and Insights</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Steel, a mix of iron and carbon, is a cornerstone of the manufacturing industry. Known for its strength and durability, steel plays a pivotal role in many markets such as agriculture, construction, heavy equipment, and transportation. Here are ten... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/steel-revealed-10-facts-and-insights-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <title>Mandrel Usage in Tube Bending</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A mandrel is a bronze alloy or chrome plated metal insert that supports the pipe or tube from the inside during bending. Use of a mandrel – in combination with other tooling – prevents the tube from collapsing, flattening or wrinkling, and helps... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/mandrel-usage-in-tube-bending'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <title>Applications in Custom Tube Fabrication</title>
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      <title>The World of Tolerances</title>
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      <title>Tube Bending Terminology</title>
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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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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>End-Forming Techniques</title>
      <description><![CDATA[End-forming is a process that is used to change the geometry of a tube, typically at or near the end of the material. The process dates back many decades: once done with castings, manufacturers have now transitioned to custom, machine-forming... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/end-forming-techniques'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <title>Why is Wall Factor Important?</title>
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      <title>Tube and Pipe Measurements</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Now a year old, one of our most popular blog posts is about how to measure tube and pipe. To celebrate, we’ve created a travel size version.

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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’s important to know the options that go into creating the end product.... <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 ABCs of Multi-Radius Tube Bending</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Multi-radius bending is commonly used for complex parts when one continuous pipe or tube requires two or more center line radii. It is a good fit for parts with a large centerline radius, where hard tooling may not be an option or for complex parts... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/the-abcs-of-multi-radius-bending'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dimensional Inspection in Tube Bending</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dimensions of a bent tube are represented by either length, rotation and angle (LRA) or XYZ coordinates. This data can be gleaned from the information provided in most specification drawings, and are the guideposts used to inspect and verify the... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/dimensional-inspection-of-tube-bending'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 18:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What is Freeform Bending</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Freeform bending uses one set of tooling to bend variable/multiple radii. Normally pipe and tube bending requires a bend die, a clamp die and a pressure die; with freeform bending the material is continuously guided through the machine using... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/what-is-freeform-bending-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>Five Tips to Develop Custom Bends</title>
      <description><![CDATA[For custom bending of metal tube and pipe, there are several standards that can help make your project a success. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just getting started in your career, we hope that you will find these tips to be a helpful... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/five-tips-to-develop-custom-bends-'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pipe or Tube: What is The Difference?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Both pipe and tube have two important measurements: The outside diameter (O.D.) and the wall thickness. The most important difference between the two is the terminology used when calling out the proper &ldquo;name&rdquo; when referring to the size... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/pipe-or-tube-what-is-the-difference-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:00:00 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.

TPJ TVs: Tube Bending With Sharpe Products <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/video-process-and-technology-for-successful-pipe-and-tube-bending--'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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