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Mandrel Bending- Tube

Mandrel bent tube can achieve tighter curvature than section bent pipe. It's commonly used as heating and cooling coils, bollards, roll bars and in complex, multi-bend shapes.

 

Tube differs from pipe in that it has thinner walls than pipe, so it's lighter and can achieve a smoother finish.

Smithweld metal section bending rolling curving tube mandrel
Smithweld pipe and tube bending rolling curving
Smithweld pipe and tube bending rolling curving tube mandrel

This table shows the tightest curvature generally achievable. These figures are nominally based on 300 grade steel, and should be interpreted as indicative only. 

Smithweld pipe and tube mandrel bending rolling curving
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