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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Square tube bending- thanks

on 2001-07-21 15:25:25 UTC
Hello Joe,
At that thickness and small radius it might help to heat up the outside of
the bend with a acetylene torch. that eases the force considerably
and maintains the form as long as you fill the tube with DRY sand.
Sven Peter

jvicars@... wrote:

> thanks for all the help on tube bending. The first several were done
> by kerfing, a tedious process.
> I am bending 1.5" by 2" by .125" rectangular tube. 3" radius bend up
> to 90 deg.
> Thanks to all for advice.
>
> A


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