Tube bending, the lean wayA Wisconsin tube bending shop takes an untraditional approach to the traditional job schedule--and thrives because of it. Read More... |
Fabrication automationNeed help dealing with the skilled worker shortage? Eric Lundin, editor of TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal, interviewed several automated equipment manufacturers for their perspectives on automation for tube and pipe fabrication. Read More... |
Better Tube BendingThis article explains how to examine and alter loading, bending, unloading, and quality checking operations to improve overall bending cycle times. Read More... |
Assessing the arcLarge-radius bends are used in many places, such as appliance handles and automobile components. For measuring large-radius bends, fabricators have at least three options: go/no-go fixtures, entering the bent part’s measurements into a CAD program and using it to calculate the radius, and a depth gauge. Read More... |
Using ultrasonic energy for drawing tubeIn conventional metalforming operations, the main way to reduce friction between the tooling and the workpiece is to apply a lubricant. Another supplementary method, which has been used for decades, is to introduce ultrasonic energy to the tooling, resulting in microscopic, high-frequency vibrations that reduce friction and improve surface finish. Read More... |




















