1. Distance between bends

a: Keep a minimum of three times the tube diameter being bent between bends. This is the preferred clamp length to hold the tube during bending.

2. Center Line Radius

a: The standard for describing a radius is to the centerline of the bend.

b: Choose a radius that is three times the diameter (3D) or greater if possible.

c: The larger the radius, the less expensive the bend. If a bend does not need internal support during the bending operation the less it will cost. No lubrication-no clean up. Less material is used on a 6D bend than would be used on a 3D bend.

d: Reduce tool cost by calling for a list of stock bend radii.

e: Try to keep all bends in the same part the same radius.

3. Call us for assistance.