Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Tube Bending",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Tube bending software costs forming requirements from
Forming Technologies, which we summarised at the time by saying "Catia tube bending analysis module produces accurate thickness distribution, accurate tube length for costing and set-up, and will automatically determines hot or cold forming process
requirements".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release All-electric tube bending machines demonstrated from
BLM-Group UK: "If you have had no experience yet of all-electric CNC tube bending, BLM Group UK will be demonstrating several all-electric tube bending and tube end forming machines at an Open House".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Unison
concerning its Uni-vercell at Tube, Dusseldorf
- take a look at Automated tube bending cell runs at EUR7/day
which says: "Automated tube bending cell integrates robot arm, loader, end-former, bender and inspection into space of typical tube bender and can fabricate thousands of parts/day EUR 7 running cost".
Take a look also at the news release from Baldor UK, Control technology raises tube bending versatility,
as well as Tube inspection software provides CNC bend data from Hexagon Metrology,
and Lubricants cover stamping and tube bending from John Neale.
See also:
Automated tube bending cell is world's smallest
(November 2007)
A robotic tube bending cell, claimed to be the world's smallest, can fabricate thousands of parts/day for running cost of around EUR 7 for mass production of items like automotive parts
Thick-walled 'exotic' alloy tubes bent correctly
(September 2007)
A novel metal 'springback' laser measurement, in-process correction system ensures tubing in thick-walled 'exotic' alloys are bent correctly first-time in all-electric tube bending machines
Electric tube beneder cuts prototyping cycle time
(August 2007)
At a leading motocross exhaust pipe manufacturer, a CNC, software-configurable, electric tube bending machine has reduced prototyping cycles from days to hours
Light support media eases large tube bending
(August 2007)
To overcome the problem of the weight of supporting media used in the bending of large diameter tubes, a light weight, low melting polymer has been introduced
CNC tube bender combines RH/LH bends
(August 2007)
CNC swing tube bending machine automatically performs a combination of right- and left-hand bends, including tight radius bends and compound bends
System inspects tube bending 100%
(July 2007)
Automatic 100% inspection of bent tube components can be carried out in high volume production and the system transmits set-up and correction data to the tube bending machines
News on the All-electric tube bending machine tools from Unison
(July 2007)
Manufacturer of all-electric tube bending machine tools, Unison, has gained the the ISO 14001 standard for its Environmental Management System
Module solves tube bending 'spring-back' problem
(June 2007)
A laser measurement module, for all-electric tube bending machines, dynamically measures the accuracy of bend angles and overcomes the differences in material 'spring-back' from batch to batch
Portable, lightweight 3D measurements
(May 2007)
A manufacturer of components for air conditioning systems turned to Faro Technologies for a low-cost way to capture, record and display 3D measurements
News on the All-electric tube bending machine from Unison
(May 2007)
An all-electric tube bending machine has automated the fabrication of highly complex aircraft tubular ducting components, performing multiple bends in one cycle
Electric tube-bending machine works NF alloys
(March 2007)
An all-electric tube-bending machine, capable of making precision bends on high performance alloy and aluminum tubes, will produce helicopters' hydraulic and fuel line components
News on the T3 planetary 5-axis CNC tube bending machine from BLM-Group UK
(March 2007)
Working from coiled tube stock, a planetary 5-axis CNC tube bending machine straightens, end forms, deburrs, bends and cuts-off tube components in a single cycle
News on the Tube bending machines + laser measurement from Unison
(January 2007)
Servo control and laser measurement feature on 'most accurate ever' tube bending machines to bend tubes of up to 6in diameter
All-electric CNC tube bender minimises wastage
(November 2006)
A sixth all-electric CNC tube bending machine delivered to an automotive exhaust manufacturer is helping reduce the wastage of valuable stainless steel tube at the point of cut-off
News on the AddisonMckee- CNC tube bending, end-working from AddisonMckee
(November 2006)
UK builder of CNC tube-bending machines - AddisonMcKee - has appointed Kashif Butt as regional sales manager to strengthen its presence in the Eastern European marketplace
Metal spinning/flow forming machines introduced
(November 2006)
The signing of an agreement betwen AddisonMcKee and a Japanese metal spinning and flow-forming machine specialist will bring advanced catalytic converter spinning equipment to Europe
CNC tube bending, end-forming machines built
(November 2006)
UK company is renowned for the design and manufacture of precision CNC tube forming machinery - including systems for highly complex car and truck exhaust systems
Automated bending/punching cell runs unmanned
(November 2006)
An automated bending/punching cell with robot handling facilitates unmanned 'lights out' production and embedded 'poke yoke' check guards against bad batches
News on the All-electric tube bending machine software from Unison
(November 2006)
Fabricators of tubular products can achieve higher standards of quality and productivity using Unison software tools for its all-electric tube bending machinery
Tube bending machine maker adds Czech tooling
(October 2006)
A highly cost-competitive design and manufacturing service provided by a Czech toolmaker, which will supply application-specific tube bending tools very rapidly, is now available
News on the All-electric CNC tube bending machine from Unison
(September 2006)
A 100mm/4in capacity, all-electric tube bending machine is optimized for precision small-batch/JIT processes and offers software-controlled changeover between batches, greatly reducing scrap
SS tube lubricant improves draw performance
(August 2006)
Stainless steel tube drawing lubricants give cooler dies, material pick up becomes insignificant, and fuming is less due to lower operating temperatures, while surface finish is better
Tube bending lubricant is chlorine-free
(July 2006)
Lubricants to allow for the severe bending of titanium and stainless steel without the need for chlorinated additives and use instead, a blend of novel polymers and polymeric fatty materials
Tube bending, hydroforming simulated realistically
(July 2006)
Simulation software has been designed for tube bending and hydroforming and supports all the stages from design to product manufacturing, with with realistic tool modeling and behaviour
Software simulates tube bending/hydro-forming
(July 2006)
A suite of stamping-simulation software packages are designed for tube bending and hydro-forming processes with realistic tool modelling and behaviour for better forming simulation results
Electric tube bender offers repeatable precision
(June 2006)
Australian automotive exhaust system maker chose an all-electric CNC tube bending machine for its high level of product precision and total manufacturing repeatability
Electric tube bender has wall-thinning control
(June 2006)
An all-electric tube bending machine supplied to a New Zealand company, has technology to reduce wall thinning at the point of bend and provides guaranteed repeatability of the bending process
News on the All-electric CNC tube bending machines from AddisonMckee
(June 2006)
Latest all-electric CNC tube bending machines help US automotive exhaust manufacturer to reduce the wastage of valuable stainless steel tube at the point of cut-off and reduce labour costs
News on the SynchroBend Boost Tube Bending technology from AddisonMckee
(June 2006)
Across the automotive exhaust industry, the ability to achieve tubular components of reduced weight for cost efficiency and enhanced vehicle fuel economy, is described by Peter Chapman
News on the Databend CNC tube bending technology from AddisonMckee
(June 2006)
A highly innovative tube forming technique - that allows a one-piece tube-formed structure - could quite revolutionise the entire tubular excavator cab frame production process
CNC bender produces four SS pipe joints in 7s
(June 2006)
High volume CNC pipe bending system - delivered to a German plumbing component maker - produces four SS 90 deg or four 45 deg elbow joints every seven seconds
News on the Multi-radius CNC tube bending machine from AddisonMckee
(June 2006)
A compact, multi-radius CNC machine - incorporating a multi-stack bending die - is capable of bending tubes of up to 20mm diameter in either a left-hand or right-hand configuration
Software makes 3D tube measuring easier
(June 2006)
A 3D tube measuring system has been further enhanced with innovative software specifically designed to make product inspection easier and more convenient than ever before
Tube forming machinery aids vehicle exhaust design
(May 2006)
Addison-McKee - a world leader in the manufacture and design of tube forming machinery - has developed technology for overcoming all the difficulties of automotive exhaust design