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Tube and Pipe Measurements

Find out what makes them different
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. The naming convention for both tube and pipe is based on two key measurements: outside diameter and wall... read more
 
Posted by Tuesday, October 27, 2020 10:46:00 AM

Multi-Axis Laser Offers Increased Flexibility

New machine technology helps reduce production time
Many customer specifications require custom bending along with laser cutting to create features, or shapes, on the surface. We have several machines to help us deliver these types of projects, and will soon be augmenting this capability with... read more
 
Posted by Monday, September 28, 2020 3:28:00 PM

New Parts Catalog in The Works

Learn what's coming
We’re working on a new industrial handrail fittings and parts catalog. This has proven to be quite a project, one that has involved reviewing our current parts offering and looking at ways we could improve the lineup as well as the overall ... read more
 
Posted by Monday, August 31, 2020 11:12:00 AM

Bending Processes and Applications

An overview
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. ... read more
 
Posted by Thursday, July 30, 2020 3:50:00 PM

The ABCs of Multi-Radius Tube Bending

Many bends in one cycle
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... read more
 
Posted by Friday, June 26, 2020 1:00:00 PM

Dimensional Inspection in Tube Bending

The role and impact of technology
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 ... read more
 
Posted by Friday, May 29, 2020 1:25:00 PM

The Link Between Manufacturing and Parts Design

Technical factors for project consideration
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... read more
 
Posted by Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:45:00 PM

Key Considerations For Laser Cutting

Reliability and efficiency for multiple applications
The term "laser" is an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation". Commonly used for parts manufacturing and other industrial applications, fiber-optic laser cutting involves high-powered beams that use a... read more
 
Posted by Friday, March 27, 2020 2:08:00 PM

What is Freeform Bending

Ideal for producing complex parts with multiple radii
  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 ... read more
 
Posted by Tuesday, February 18, 2020 2:31:00 PM

The Facts About Mandrels

Learn about different types of mandrels and why they are used
  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... read more
 
Posted by Thursday, January 30, 2020 11:44:00 AM