01 May Taking Care of Bending – May 2023
Product Highlights
The Ultimate Solution for Consistent Quality Bends in Large Profiles
Looking for an affordable, reliable, and accurate tube bender for your bending applications? Look no further than the Ercolina TB80 Top Bender! Designed to produce consistent quality bends in large diameter pipes, tubes, squares, rectangulars, solids, and other profiles, this machine is a game-changer for any fabrication shop.
With Ercolina’s TB80 Top Bender, you can expect to increase your profits and improve your product quality and finish. This machine is packed with features that make your bending applications easier than ever before. For instance, it has a mild steel tube capacity of 3″, a pipe capacity of 2-1/2″ Sch. 40 Grade A A53, and a maximum CLR of 16-1/2″. Plus, it can bend to a CLR as small as 2D.
Ercolina’s TB80 Top Bender also comes equipped with a touch screen control icon menu for easy access to auto and manual operating modes, programming (inch or metric), system diagnostics, and multiple language capability. It has a quick-change tooling system with multiple radii available and a digital display of bend angle and bend speed. You can bend any angle up to 180° with independent material springback and speed compensation for each bend, and control the bend and return functions with the foot pedal.
To make material handling easy, the TB80 Top Bender has a swing-away counterbending die vise, and the counterbending die vise position is monitored electronically for accuracy and repeatability. It also has a heavy-duty steel gear case, right or left bend capable, and no hydraulic components for quiet operation. Plus, it is mandrel ready with an optional accessory, and a two-axis positioning table for multiple and sequential bends is available upon special request.
All capacities of the TB80 Top Bender are based on A53 grade A 48,000 psi tensile materials. However, heavy wall and high tensile materials may reduce machine capacity. Consult the supplier for material specifications.
Invest in the Ercolina TB80 Top Bender today and experience reliable, accurate, and efficient bending applications like never before! Convenient online ordering is available.
CML USA, Inc. Ercolina has the machines and tooling to meet your bending requirements.
Do You Know…
… when and why to use a mandrel?
When bending a tube, the outside wall can collapse and thin out while the inside compresses, causing issues with the final product. To minimize ovality and ensure consistent quality, a mandrel and wiper die are necessary when bending thin-walled tubes to tight radii.
Ercolina offers both NC and CNC machines designed to accommodate job shop to moderate production applications. Selecting the right machine model, tooling, and material is crucial to success in bending. When selecting tooling, consider factors such as the number of bends on the part, production rates, part tolerances, and the distance and plane of the bends. Generally, parts with several bends or higher quantity may require a CNC machine, while parts with one centerline radius are easiest to accommodate. Encourage designers to use a single bend radius whenever possible, as this can make the bending process more productive. Additionally, using the largest possible radius will help maintain the shape of the material after the bend.
For mandrel tooling applications, it’s important to provide specific information such as the size and wall thickness of the material, material type and grade, and the centerline radius of the bends. Note that bends with a radius less than 2 times the outside diameter require greater attention, high-grade bendable materials, and a heavier machine design.
At Ercolina, we understand that machine capacity and feature requirements vary based on application and production requirements. That’s why we offer a range of machines and tooling options to ensure success in bending for any project.
You are always welcome to visit our facility in Davenport, Iowa. Make an appointment to see an Ercolina machine demonstration at our modern showroom by calling 563-391-7700.
Application of the Month
Take obstacles out of your way!
Looking to create obstacle course equipment? You’ll need an Ercolina tube bender to bend metal tubes into specific shapes and angles, which is crucial for creating obstacles like monkey bars and salmon ladders. Tube benders come in manual and hydraulic options, and can be used to create strong, durable equipment that’s safe for athletes to train and compete on. Whether you’re building a backyard obstacle course or a training gym, think Ercolina!
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