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Five Tips to Develop Custom Bends

Both art and science contribute to successful results

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... read more

Posted by Kristen Crump Friday, December 6, 2019 1:56:00 PM Categories: Custom Pipe & Tube Bending and Fabrication Pipe & Tube Articles

Pipe or Tube: What is The Difference?

Learn the key terms and measurement guidelines

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 “name” when referring to the size... read more

Posted by Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:00:00 AM Categories: Custom Pipe & Tube Bending and Fabrication Pipe & Tube Articles

Video: Process and Technology for Successful Pipe and Tube Bending

Sharpe Products featured on Tube & Pipe Journal broadcast

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 read more

Posted by Wednesday, April 6, 2016 3:11:00 PM Categories: Custom Pipe & Tube Bending and Fabrication Video Vault

Outdoor Structural Centerpiece Produced For Watlow

Custom tube forming created sphere for exterior sculpture

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.... read more

Posted by Monday, November 11, 2013 1:47:00 PM Categories: Custom Tube Bending & Pipe Bending

Expanding Pipe & Tube End-Forming Capabilties

New machine technology added for end-forming

Sharpe Products is expanding its end-forming capabilities with the purchase of a new RAM-70 end-forming machine. Tube shapes such as round, square, rectangle and oval tubing can be formed up to 7" O.D. and as small as 1/2" O.D. Pipe or tube can be... read more

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:52:00 AM Categories: Custom Pipe & Tube Bending and Fabrication

Fiber Optic Tube Laser Now Producing Parts

Technology from BLM adds to bench strength of laser cutting services

In May, we took delivery of a new BLM fiber optic tube laser machine, which is now running parts. This tube laser has many advantages over a traditional CO2 tube laser such as being able to cut highly reflective materials such as copper, brass,... read more

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 4:08:00 PM Categories: Architectural Handrail Fittings Laser Tube Cutting

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