Induction bending is an efficient way to form a bend when only a specific area of a metal tube or pipe requires a bend. That specific area is usually heated with the use of an induction coil in order to make the material easier to bend to a preset radius.
1 With induction bending you have the ability to heat a specific area of the metal pipe and this will ensure that a minimal amount of distortion occurs after the bend is completed.
2 This process results in higher energy efficient systems since only a portion of the metal requires heating the power required to create the bend is kept to a minimum.
3 The induction bending process does not require any sand filling or internal mandrels, so the overhead costs are much lower.
4 Bending times do not take as long as other processes, making this process more cost effective.
5 The overall quality of the product is better than that of cold bending, where excessive warping and wall thinning may occur.
6 And finally this process eliminates the need for mechanical or welded joints, resulting in a smoother finish. |
