Fluidconnectors parker exactol 400 series tube benders. With the handle angled to prevent slipping, apply constant pressure against the conduit throughout the bend. Our tube bending capabilities range from simple manual fixture bending to power fixture and complex cnc rotary bending. The center of the arc segment will be this distance from the feature. The picture below shows a typical manual pipe benders with the main parts named. Roundo section bending machines largest selection on the market r73 spiral bending pictures on the cover page.
A comprehensive build manual and plans for diy construction of a professional grade tube bender. Instruction manuals instruction manuals for our products. This innovative range of products was born out of a growing concern with rising energy prices and production costs, and a need to reduce energy consumption intelligently. Place the tube in the bender as described in steps 15above. This innovative range of products was born out of a growing concern with rising energy prices and production costs, and. Welcome to the reference page for the swagelok tube fitters manual. Hmt is here to help your bending operation succeed and gain efficiency by sharing. Stauff manual tube and pipe benders are ideal for bending standard steel st37st57 and stainless steel hydraulic tubes. When first approaching bending tooling, it is necessary to understand a bit about bending in general as well as the various components that are used in the task. Literature library for ercolina tube bending machines.
Much of the material published in these specifications has been. This document will step the beginner through the four main bends which are used by electricians. Read this manual before using the hand tube bender. Attachment size 1003 capcheck capillary tube cleaner 148. General capabilities of phis tube and pipe bending equipment. Sf tube is equipped with state of the art tube bending equipment. Its the result of extensive field research and laboratory studies conducted by swageloks research and development engineers, plus feedback weve received over the years from our customers. Align the mark on the tube with the 45 line on the carriage see. Sme offers numerous training guides across the many different industry areas that make up the manufacturing world. Bending tutorial using template bends the easy way to position bends template bending page 1 figure 1 sample template bend.
The rotarydraw tubebending guide four steps to improved bending. Swagelok hand tube benders provide consistent, highquality bends in tubing made from most materials used with swagelok tube fittings. Figure 2 mach motion tube bender control this control has three modes. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Pipe and tube bending is no longer just an ancillary service. A goto reference for fluid system engineers, designers, and. Bulletin 4391b400s exactol 400 series tube benders instructions for medium to heavy wall tube bending step 1. Woodward fab provides the inimitable wfb2 manual pipe. We have 4 cnc tube bending manuals for free pdf download.
The processes by which metal tube bending takes place may involve a variety of methods using temperature, equipment, and materials. Tube bending describes the process used to form metals and other types of materials into tubing or pipes. This feature is helpful when bending tube of a hard material or heavy wall thickness, or long pieces of tubing that need to be supported. Bendin tube 101 by rob park im sure for some, when you first unpack your bender, youll be lost. Mark the tube at the desired distance x from the feature end of tube, bend, etc. Position the bender as shown, with your body as close to the bender as possible. Make a sample bend called the template as shown in figure 1. Cnc tube bending manuals instruction manual and user guide for cnc tube bending. The end result is a professional quality bender capable of providing years of trouble free bending. Insert the conduit into the bender so that the arrow is aligned with the bending mark. Manual tube bender, handheld pipe bending machine woodward fab.
Checkout all of the training guide resources we have to offer, with links to the related online video or dvd. Because i have small shop, i wanted to integrate it to my table. Hydraulic pipe bending machine owners manual warning. Resources for electricians the ability to bend conduit and tubing raceways is a requirement for all electricians.
This manual is the result of extensive field research and laboratory studies conducted by swageloks research and development engineers, plus customer feedback spanning decades. In case you overbend, use the back pusher or the expanded end of the bender handle to straighten your conduit to fit the job. The stock list included in the manual contains our most popular sizes, types, and grades of tubing which we currently work with. Bending tubing by hand is often the fastest and simplest way to bend tubing as long as youre trained on how to use the tools. When bending in the air, exert pressure as close to your body as possible. To view operator manuals and other dealer information you must become an authorized dealer only available to users in the united states. Phi offers a complete line of tubepipe bending machines and tooling designed for applications requiring precision bending andor small centerline radii. If you do not bend accurately, the tube line will not fit figure 5.
Use the correct size bender for the conduit size being bent. The swagelok tube fitters manual is a musthave reference for fluid system engineers, designers, and technicians. Phi machines are available as manual, semiautomatic or with programmable digital controls for multipleaxis bending. The newly revised may 2015 edition still contains the information you have always counted on, such as troubleshooting, tubing specifications, and pressure ratings. Template bending page 3 tubes center mark template line.
Bench top bender users manual minimum length of last leg during bending, both rollers must remain on the tube until the desired bend angle is achieved. Place the long spacer 1 between the back twoholes of the bending bracket and secure. A person who has not read and does not understand all operating instructions is not qualified to operate this tool. Tube fitters manual technical resources swagelok california. This instruction manual is intended to familiarize operators and maintenance personnel with the safe operation of the greenlee siterite manual benders.
Always measure from the centerline except from the first. A proper bend is made by rolling the conduit about the bender in the conduits cradle using all foot pressure. Semiautomatic bending uses machines with either hydraulic or. This part of the aluminum construction manual deals with speci fications for allowable stresses in structures. If the length of tube is too short, the bend may not reach its desired angle or the end of the tube may be damaged. For the purpose of this resource, we are focusing on metal tube bending and forming.
Bending systems part 12 bending systems pdf download gedore. Wfb2 manual tube bender creating a framework for success. Each back shoe is machined and sized according to tubing diameter. The stock list included in the manual contains our most popular sizes, types, and. It was originally written by joe callahan, who became swageloks president, held 32 patents, and served swagelok for 42 years. Bending stainless steel tube informationsstelle edelstahl.
Manual pipe bender owners manual manual pipe bender owners manual 4 of 7 4. At hmt we know and understand the value of a well trained tube bender operator. To create metal frames, the angle and accuracy of the bends need to be perfect. To home, pull out the e stop button on the operators panel. Bending conduit tubing jan 2012 using hand benders by bill bamford provided by.
Since its debut in 1963, the swagelok tube fitters manual has been the industry standard. Before you can proceed to any of the modes, the tube bender must be homed. Hardcover cold bending and forming tube and other sections manufacturing data series by r. Volume can also be a consideration when determining whether to utilize manual fixture bending. If you backbend, be sure alw to compensate for gain or pickup. Swagelok hand tube benders provide consistent, high quality bends in tubing made of stainless steel, copper, steel, aluminum, and a variety of other materials. Manual fixture bending is primarily used for small diameter tubes that require highly complex bends. Manual pipe benders for bending thin wall tube key learning points describe the process of pipe bending identify the different bending processes used in pipe fitting brief description of each process. Paperback study of rotary draw tube bending machine and implementation of rotary torch welding spm to increase. How to bend a stub the stub is the most common bend.
Manual bending is usually applied to tubing less than one inch in diameter or cross section. Tubing data the swagelok hand tube bender bends 18, 14, 516, 38, and 12 in. Baileigh rdb100 tube and pipe bender, rmd model 100 tubing bender, bending machine duration. The drawings show dual dimensions to suit everyone. Accurate bending is necessary to achieve the exact angles required for the tube line. Model r15s, vertical model r1, horizontal 28 x 114 mm to o 406 mm r3 special roundo is the worlds leading manufacturer of plate and section bending machines.
We also specialize in tight tolerance bending of steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum tubing from 18 to 3 od. I dont blame you, it looks like some sort of mediaeval torture devise lol itll have some very confusing instructions and list of calculations that might as well be written in some ancient language. Knowing the proper technique and method of making the bends will allow you to accomplish most projects efficiently. Read carefully and understand all instructions before operating.
Make sure the conduit is resting properly in the bender s cradle and lineup the star point symbol with the mark you placed on the tubing. Be sure the bender is tightly clamped or securely bolted down. Tube and pipe bending principals methods tooling techniques. The most advanced and perfect tube bending machine is useless without an operator who has had tube bender training. The rdb100 manual tubing bender from baileigh industrial uses a large diameter indexing plate that allows the operator to bend up to 206 degrees 180 degrees plus spring back without having to reindex and repin common on most other manual tube benders on the market. Mounting tube bender the tube bender should be mounted in a bench vise or in adapter assembly fastened to a bench. When bending on the floor, pin the conduit to the floor. Each component contributes to the success of the operation, but the basic components include the bend. Justifying, selecting and implementing tube bending methods. Swagelok hand tube benders provide consistent, high.
Sections on bending, end finishing, coating, and tube design provide previously hardtofind information that will help to minimize the cost of your tube components. Justifying selecting and implementing tube bending methods. Bending conduit tubing jan 2012 using hand benders. Roundo section bending machines type r1 through r21s. Tube bending, forming process, custom metal fabrication. Place the bender on the conduit with the bender s hook facing the free end of the tube to be bent opposite the original bend side. This manual should be kept available to all operating personnel. In bending 101, you will learn how to put a bend where you want it, based on where the bend starts, and how to bend the right amount.
Swagelok hand tube benders provide consistent, highquality bends in tubing. Tube centerline basis for measurement the centerline of the tube is the basis for all tube line measurement figure 6. Electric cnc tube bending machines amob electric cnc tube bending machines ce cnc r series are the ultimate in efficiency and green technology. Bulletin 4200b4 principles of tube line fabrication installation tube bending checklist follow this list to insure good results on each bend. Tubing should be free of scratches and suitable for bending and flaring. The advantages of basic manual tube bending equipment are. Place the bending bracket 4 over the short spacers and secure it using the screw 5, washers 3, 7 and nut 8 according to figure 3 and the parts diagram. It is an essential process for creating metal frames for industrial and commercial products. Click below to download the training guide pdf or explore our different video packages. Bench top bender users manual 3 tubing data the swagelok bench top tube bender bends 14, 38, 12, 58, 916, 34, 78, 1 in.
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