Introduction
When evaluating a used tube bender, you should always look at the critical parts of the machine. These include both its tooling and its hydraulic/pneumatic components. If these are in good shape, then the machine will likely be fine for use; if not, expect to pay more if you want to purchase it.
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A tube bender is a machine which bends tubes. As tubes are simple shapes, a tube bender may appear to be a simple machine. However, there is a good deal of complexity involved in the process.
A tube bender is a machine which bends tubes. As tubes are simple shapes, a tube bender may appear to be a simple machine. However, there is a good deal of complexity involved in the process.
First of all, it must be noted that the process of bending a tube involves several components which must work together in order for the bending to take place effectively and accurately. In addition to these parts being complex themselves, they must also work together seamlessly while maintaining their own individual functions as well; this requires careful design and engineering on behalf of the manufacturer. Finally, even if all parts are designed correctly and manufactured accurately (which isn’t always possible), there can still be issues with things like overheating or misalignment due to improper use by an operator who hasn’t been trained properly or doesn’t have experience working with this model before now.”
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Tube bending machines can bend tubes in a number of ways. Machines differ based on how they form the bend and where they do so. In rotary draw bending, a clamp die holds the tube while a former, or mandrel bends it. The clamp die and forming die rotate with the tube during bending as it is drawn over the former. In compression bending, the same clamp die used in rotary draw bending holds the tube while pressure is applied through a pressurised hydraulic cylinder and forming ring or other pressure device to form the bend.
The most critical part of any tube bender is the set of tooling used to form each bend. Tooling will include not just mandrels and wiper dies, but also a set of two or more clamp dies for each radius being bent.
The most critical part of any tube bender is the set of tooling used to form each bend. Tooling will include not just mandrels and wiper dies, but also a set of two or more clamp dies for each radius being bent. A few extra wiper dies might be needed if you’re bending tubing with an odd-shaped cross section, such as hexagonal.
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When you’re evaluating an old tube bender for purchase, look at these parts and make sure they’re in reasonably good shape; if not, consider discussing replacement (or repair) as part of your offer to buy, if you are interested in making an offer to purchase that used tube bender machine .
If you’re looking at an old tube bender machine, the first thing to check is the tooling. This includes the dies and collets that are used to form tubes. Look for rust and corrosion on these parts; if they are in bad shape, consider asking about replacement or repair as part of your offer to buy, if you are interested in making an offer to purchase that used tube bender machine.
The last thing we want anyone doing is buying a used tube bender only find out later that there was something wrong with its tooling when they started using it.
Used Tube benders have many critical parts, but when buying one all critical parts should be considered for replacement, especially the tooling!
The most critical part in a used tube bender is the tooling. The tooling includes mandrels and wiper dies, clamp dies for each radius being bent, and other components that make up the tooling assembly.
When buying a used tube bender it’s important to inspect all of these parts for wear or damage. The old saying “you are only as good as your tools” applies here more than anywhere else in any manufacturing industry!
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Conclusion
Before you purchase a used tube bender, make sure that all critical parts are in good condition. If they aren’t, consider discussing replacement (or repair) as part of your offer to buy.