Bar Bending
Bending round and flat bar into U-bolts, pipe clamps and other curved parts.
General details
Bar bending forms round and flat bar into curved parts such as U-bolts and pipe clamps. It is used for structural and general engineering components.
Process
The bar is cut to length and then bent cold or hot around a former or between rollers. The bend radius and angle are set on the machine. Parts are usually checked against a template after bending.
Materials handled
Bar bending is often done on round bar, mild steel and high tensile steel. Harder high tensile grades are harder to bend and may need larger radii or annealing.
Capacity
Ask about the maximum bar diameter and the largest bend radius the machines can form. Ask how many bending machines are available and the typical quantity per run.
Certifications
Certifications held by our suppliers
These belong to the companies that supply us, not to this service.
- bizSAFE Level 3
- FPC BC1:2012
- ISO 9001:2015
Quality control
This is a general guide to what to ask for, and it is not a statement from any supplier.
Ask for an inspection report on bend angle and radius. Check for cracking or thinning on the outside of the bend.