Advanced processes for tube manufacturing, the result of growing demand for increased productivity and above all, flexibility, has led to the creation of systems capable of performing complex and precision operations on pre- bent, hydroformed or shaped tubes. 3D laser cutting technology is playing an increasingly important role in this type of processes.
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3D laser cutting and other technologies for bent or hydroformed tubes
Jul 31, 2020 11:55:00 AM
Topics:
metal cutting
manufacturing
robot handling
hydroformed
Automotive
lasertube
tube bending machines
3D laser cutting
lasertube for large diameters
Tube bending
Tube production
Weld seam
Elastic return
end-formed tubes
bent tubes
3D laser cutting of hydroformed parts
3D laser cutting of bent tubes
elongation
3D laser cutting cells
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Consider the Big Picture when Manufacturing Complex Tube Assemblies
Jun 30, 2020 4:30:00 PM
Manufacturers are continually looking for ways to eliminate waste in their manufacturing process and save cost. Tube fabricators are no different. This becomes even more evident when multiple tubes are required to build an assembly.
One of the most cumbersome challenges faced by tube fabricators is the joining of tube components. Difficulties are often encountered with fit-up, fixturing and assembly.
This is especially true when secondary process operations, such coping and mitering, are required after the bending process.
Topics:
tube
lasertube
tube cutting
tube bending machines
eliminate waste
labor time
save cost
fixturing
manufacture complex tube assemblies
multitube assemblies
machine rate/hour
material consumption
tube bending spring-back
CAD/CAM software
CNC
tube bender
fitness
CV
CVTOFU#006
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From coil to bent and end-formed tube
Jun 3, 2020 7:21:34 PM
The processing of tube from "coil" has always been one of the development sectors that BLM GROUP has specialized in over the years. It can offer a wide range of solutions suitable for any need.
Topics:
productivity
Automotive
4-runner h3
4-runner h1
vgp3d
hvac
stainless steel
bending from coil with mandrel
tube bending machines
end-forming machines
electric axes
heating systems
right-hand and left-hand tube bending
household appliances
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