CNC tube bending

mr bruce · #1 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 07:40 PM

Any shops out there that do small runs,3-6 pieces . Local place wants runs of 100 pieces.

mickmate · #2 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 08:18 PM

What size tube?

mr bruce · #3 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 04:48 AM

1 1/2" ,1 5/8" ,1 3/4", 2", all DOM, wall thickness from .095-.120

mickmate · #4 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 07:23 AM

I can help you out with 1 1/2 and maybe 1 3/4. Program the machine for up to 10 bends. I don't know if it's worth shipping it between though? Die sets are close to 1K ea. It makes it expensive to set up for a new size.

mr bruce · #5 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 07:28 PM

I have to build 3 reproduction Griffith 200 frames for the prototypes before we start full production. I'll be in touch if I don't find someone closer. thanks

wtm442 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 09:11 PM

There must be a local race car chassis building shop that could do the work for you.

David Kirkham · #7 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 09:20 PM

2 inch is not a problem for us in 3" and 5" radius. We bend 0.063 wall for our exhaust tubes so we would need to buy a new mandrel for your 0.095-0.120 wall stuff.

We have a nice stacker machine so we can do some pretty cool bends. Let me know if we can help.

David