All-electric tube bender provides right-, left-hand bending in automatic cycle

E-turn, an all-electric tube bender from BLM Group USA, automatically loads, bends, and unloads various tube configurations, including round, square, rectangular, flat-sided, oval, and elliptical, on one machine.

The series consists of four models: The E-Turn 32 that can handle tube up to 1.18 in. dia.; the E-Turn 35 that handles tube up to 1.38 in. dia.; the E-Turn 40 for tube up to 1.63 in. dia.; and the E-Turn 52 for tube up to 2.0 in. dia.

The standard maximum bending radius is 6.5 in. and can be increased if necessary. The bend head incorporates a direct gear-box drive that eliminates backlash and delivers high accuracy and reliability.

The system has VGP3D software with advanced 3-D graphical programming. Inputting the component’s bend coordinates provides real-time simulation of the bending operation and automatically corrects for possible collision points. The software also permits offline programming.

The environmentally friendly machine has low noise levels, no hydraulic oils, no leaks, and requires no filter replacement.