Tubes can be made from a number of different materials through a variety of different processes, from roll forming to hydroforming. Each of these processes offers their own unique advantages, as each process results in a different form of tube. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Torrington Machinery Inc.
Waterbury, CT | 800-516-0307Our company can manufacture tube forming machinery that is ideal for you! Your satisfaction is guaranteed when you select our functional items. These premier tube forming machines adhere to extensive testing to ensure that they are fully capable of handling your tasks. We take sustainability very seriously which is why we work hard to develop energy efficient processes. Call us today for more information!
Burr Oak Tool Inc.
Sturgis, MI | 269-651-9393We promise that all of our solutions are safe, accurate, flexible, timely and cost effective. Over the years we have reduced our manufacturing time which has resulted in savings for our customers. We are continuously researching the latest innovations in our industry. These uncompromising items are engineered with your applications in mind. Our unprecedented tube forming machinery is very affordable and long-lasting.
Hossfeld Manufacturing Company
Winona, MN | 507-452-2182As a manufacturer and distributor of pipe bending machines since 1922, we produce pipe benders that can bend angle iron, conduit, flat stock, pipe, round, square and tube. Our large capacity Universal® benders are consistently chosen for their rugged construction, versatility and ease of set up.
CMP Automation Inc.
Ayr, ON | 519-740-6035CMP Automation provides quality turnkey tooling solutions in small diameter tube bending & related factory automation. As a leading OEM in the automotive tubing industry, our specialty is in process machinery & systems. This includes dedicated tube bending machines, tube end forming machines, robotic integration, loading & unloading systems for CNC benders & tube bender control systems.
Pines Engineering
Wickliffe, OH | 440-278-7200Globally renowned innovator of many firsts for custom pipe & tube bending machinery & bending techniques. Products include Hydraulic Rotary Benders, End Finishing Equipment, Vertical Compression Benders, CNC Benders, & Extrusion Benders & Controls for complete pipe or tube bending systems. Worldwide reputation in tube bending machinery. Pines Technology guarantees excellent equipment performance.
Push Pull Tube Forming Machines - Torrington Machinery Inc.In order to find the best tube forming equipment necessary for your application consulting with a knowledgeable expert is the best course of action, as they will be able to work with you to develop a solution that will meet all of the requirements and needs of your specific application.
Push Pull Tube Production Line - Torrington Machinery Inc.The two process examples given above, roll forming and hydroforming, both use different types and styles of tube forming equipment in order to get the job done. Roll forming functions as a process that turns strips of metal into a tube shape. This is a long process as the strip of metal passes through multiple rollers until it reaches the final, desired look. Because these rollers only impact the metal in small amounts at a time, the risk of damage or deformation is greatly reduced.
This also makes roll forming one of the more expensive styles of tube forming equipment. The reason being is that these machines are rather large and due to the nature of the process must be highly specialized as they are often operated via a computer. However, the precise nature of this process makes it a very useful one in applications where the slightest deformation or miscalculation can greatly impact the overall application.
Hydroforming is used to shape all kinds of tubes by expanding them with water or other liquids. To do this the operator closes off the tube, which is typically a thin sheet of metal, from here a very high pressure liquid is forced into the metal tube which causes it to expand and fit the shape of the mold.
Once it is removed from this mold, it resembles the final desired product. This is also a relatively expensive process, but as with all things in the manufacturing sector if you shop around between different tube forming equipment manufacturers you will find one that specializes in your application or industry which not only gives you a better final product but also may help out in terms of price point.