Engineers have often observed that tube bending can change the mechanical properties of a hollow structural section (HSS). Typically the yield and tensile strength increases as a result of tube bending, but there may be a loss of ductility, however Read more…
Category: Tube Bending
George
Bending, Circular Staircases, Special Bending, Tube Bending
May 22, 2016
First of all, the footwork. A narrow, tight-radius spiral staircase (the kind that comes in a kit form) challenges you to step carefully on each tread but might allow you the use of handrails on each side of the steps. Read more…
George
Analysis & Design, Applications, Bending, FAQ, Special Bending, Tube Bending
May 22, 2016
Architects, engineers and fabricators have asked whether tubing can be formed with both camber and sweep. The answer is yes. An example of tube bending that induces both camber and sweep can be seen in the sinuous pedestrian bridge in Longview, Read more…
Dan
Bending, Special Bending, Tube Bending
May 22, 2016
A lintel can be a load-bearing building component, a decorative architectural element, or a combined ornamental structural item often found over portals, doors and windows. Often steel sections either straight or curved fulfill these functions. In fact, certain building codes, Read more…
George
Bending, Special Bending, Tube Bending
May 22, 2016
Bending aluminum and steel sections to a given radius or diameter can contribute to “green” projects in many ways. For example, in Chicago a project for housing the homeless was going for LEED Certification. The design by internationally recognized architect, Read more…
George
Angle Bending, Bending, Pipe Bending, Special Bending, Tube Bending
May 22, 2016
OEMs often face the decision of whether to make component parts in house or to subcontract them to outside vendors. An analysis of a company’s core competencies often dictates what items to outsource and what to retain. Furthermore, a company’s Read more…
George
Applications, Tube Bending
May 22, 2016
Fabric architecture is now appearing all over and in a wide variety of venues. Very often these tent-like structures are supported by a steel frame that involves steel tube bending. Because steel tube bending can be done with tubing from Read more…
Stephanie
Applications, Bending, Tube Bending
May 22, 2016
Stainless steel is naturally resistant to corrosion and requires low maintenance. It cleans thoroughly and easily making it an ideal hygienic choice for both home and public use. Stainless steel ensures quality and adds aesthetic value to any function by Read more…
Oz
Tube Bending
May 22, 2016
Metal tubing is a very versatile product. Curved, bent or straight, it is often used in any number of applications. Think of your bent shower curtain rod, wavy neighborhood bike stand, curved front-loader “bucket arms” or tubular arches used as Read more…
Joe
Applications, Bending, Tube Bending
May 22, 2016
Most metal fabricators fill their scrap bins with wasted steel, even expensive stainless. To a metal art sculptor, however, this scrap can be both exciting and useful beyond the scrap value of the material. We have had numerous artists use Read more…
