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When a good tube bends bad
Part I and Part II
April 11, 2006
Have you ever started with what you thought was a good tube, ended with a bad bend, and wondered where you took a wrong turn? Correcting for defects requires some detective work, and an understanding of the bending process. This article examines tube defects and offers fixes.
Editor's note: "When a good tube bends bad" is a two-part article that examines tube bending defects, possible causes, and suggested remedies. Part I discusses surface defects; Part II covers other defects, such as wall thinning, ovality, buckling, and fractures.
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Tony GranelliDirectorSWR America 1501 E. Sheldon Idlewild, MI 49642 Phone: 231-745-9696 Contact via email |
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