TPT May 2007

T ube B ending, H ydroforming & E nd- Fo rming

CNC and mechanical tube forming machines

OMCG SpA, Italy, is the manufacturer of a wide range of CNC and mechanical forming machines to process metal tube, wire and strip. Available with a choice of 3 to 32 axes, the machines cover a tube (coils) dimension range of up to 12.7mm OD and strip range with a width up to 100mm. This range of machines utilises a new eccentric forming head and up to a 3 tool stack forming mandrel. The machines, based on the feed and form principle, can

produce most parts using the same tooling. Advanced software programs are used for component design and obtain a variety of forms, with simulation of manufacturing collision between the raw material and the bending head. The software simulates all different dimensions of the machine, and simultaneously predicts the variation of one or all of the part bends in order to quickly achieve the correct tolerance. In only 30

minutes it is possible to design the part and get it produced and completed within tolerance. Other operations can be combined including forming, stamping, assembly, cold heading upsetting, welding, threading, chamfering and grooving. Auxiliary units include a 20t press, motorised decoiler (with 2,000kg capacity), chamfering unit for both ends, threading unit, butt welding unit, frontal unit for head and collar, grooving unit and dual or tri- flipper straightening system. › Model CNC61 forming machine with 3 axes and 2 bending radii for the processing of tubing up to Ø 6.35mm OD

OMCG SpA – Italy Fax : +39 0341 604247 Email : omcg@omcg.com Website : www.omcg.com

Fast and accurate tube and pipe bending

Jancy Engineering Inc, USA, manufactures the JB2400 hydraulic bender for pipe and round/square tubing. Constructed from durable steel, the machine has a 2" schedule 40 pipe capacity and 1-8" CLR (centreline radius). With a 35-second cycle time for 180º bends, the machine operates via a 3HP Baldor motor with either 110v/220v single phase or 440v three phase. An auto stop feature enables repeatable parts production and decreased scrap. electronic programming or tools required to change forming and pressure dies, the JB2400 bender produces fast and precise bends while reducing material waste/usage. With no complicated

Jancy Engineering, Inc – USA Fax : +1 563 391 2323 Website : www.jancy.com

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