A tube bending machine is used to form straight lengths of pipe or tubing into precise angles and curves using controlled force and specialised tooling.
The tube is fed into the machine, clamped securely, and bent to a defined angle and centreline radius.
Tube bending machines range from manual and hydraulic systems to advanced CNC-controlled machines, depending on the application and production requirements. They may be human-powered, pneumatic, hydraulic, or fully electric.
Modern all-electric tube bending machines use independent servo motors to control each axis of motion, delivering high levels of accuracy, repeatability and energy efficiency. Unison Ltd invented the all-electric tube bending machine, pioneering a technology that has since become widely adopted across the industry.
Tube bending machines are used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, marine, furniture manufacture and general fabrication, where bent tubing is required for structural, fluid-handling or aesthetic applications.
