Judson A. Smith Company :: Tube Fabrication

> Reducing / Expanding
> Bending
> Rolled Groove
> Beading
> Flaring
> Notching
> Lancing

> Laser Cutting
> Laser Welding

Bending

The possible configurations of bent tubes are virtually unlimited.

From the manufacturing point of view, the greater the bend radius to O.D. relationship becomes, the easier it is to produce a component with minimum distortion (ovality) in the bend area. This is also true relative to wall thickness, in that the heavier wall products generally bend better.

FEATURE LIMITS TOL. (IN.)

Bend radius 2 x O.D. (ref. min.) ± .05 R

Distance "L" 2 x O.D. (min.) ± .005

Bend angle --- ± 1 deg.

Straight length --- ± .010