Tube Bending
Precision bends for custom tubing and assemblies.
Repeatable Bends · Controlled Geometry
Custom Tube Bending
Balford provides precision tube bending for round, square, and formed tubing. Automated forming equipment and purpose-built tooling help maintain bend angle, radius, appearance, and dimensional consistency from prototypes through volume production.
We support bent tubes and tubular assemblies for fluid routing, structural support, compact packaging, and appearance-critical applications across automotive, HVAC, refrigeration, industrial, and equipment projects.
Tube Bending Methods
The right tooling and bending method are selected to control flattening, wrinkling, springback, and surface marking.
Rotary Draw Bending
A controlled die set produces accurate, repeatable bends for close-tolerance parts and multi-bend tube designs.
Mandrel Bending
Internal support helps preserve the cross-section when a project requires a tighter radius or thin-wall tubing.
Roll Bending
Progressive forming produces larger, smooth radii for structural frames, guards, rails, and architectural components.
Compression Bending
A practical method for straightforward bends, production components, and applications with generous bend radii.
Supported Materials
- Stainless and carbon steel
- Aluminum tubing
- Copper and brass
- Customer-specified alloys
Quality Focus
- Incoming material verification
- Tooling and first-piece inspection
- Angle, radius, and profile checks
- Repeatability through production
Applications
- Automotive and equipment tubes
- HVAC and refrigeration lines
- Frames, handles, and handrails
- Medical and industrial assemblies
Discuss Your Tube Bending Project
Share the tube material, outside diameter, wall thickness, bend radius, angles, and target quantity for a manufacturing review.
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