Bend it like AMPCO METAL

Tube bending is a metal forming process used to permanently form tubes by bending them. Tubes are an integral part of many industries. Be it exhaust systems in the Automotive industry, handrails in the Furniture industry, lines for service in the Marine industry, fuel lines in the Aerospace industry, bulk carriers in the Process industry, or fluid transfer in the HVC industry, bent tubes are significantly more useful than in their straight form.

To ensure that the resistant tubes can be bent at all by rotary draw bending, special tools are needed. Knowing that these tube bending tools require unparalleled quality and production tool longevity, AMPCO METAL offers end-to-end solutions for the entire rotary draw tube bending tool set. This includes durable items like bend die, clamp die, pressure die, collet in special steel material and consumables like ball mandrel and wiper die in AMPCO® Bronzes such as AMPCO® 18, AMPCO® 18.23, AMPCO® 21, AMPCO® 22, and AMPCO® M4. The selection of tool material depends upon the material and bend configuration of the tube.

AMPCO® Bronzes offer substantial benefits when it comes to bending stainless steel and titanium tubes. They:

• Ensure flawless tubes with high-quality surface finish;
• Significantly extend the lifespan of production tooling;
• Lead to cost savings by reducing maintenance-related downtime;
• Eliminate the need for hardening or costly coatings on the consumables;
• Maximize tool speed and product quality;
• Improve sliding properties;
• Reduce production costs.

AMPCO METAL’s offerings encompass conducting a feasibility study for tube bend configurations, designing the complete toolset, manufacturing the toolset, and demonstrating its performance on the customer’s machine. The innovative solutions offer exceptional durability, cost savings, and improved product quality and productivity.

Details:
AMPCO METAL
www.ampcometal.com
Hall & Stall: 3A/A-126

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