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The bending calculator plays an important role in the production and repair of various metal parts and construction structures: it helps save not only time on a technically complex operation but also materials. If a pipe is bent incorrectly, it will not fit the product, so a new blank will have to be used.
With the help of a bending machine (pipe bender), it is possible to create an arc from a profile pipe with almost any radius. The key here is the conformity of the external and internal dimensions of the finished element. This is ensured by the position of the driving roller – therefore, the calculation comes down to determining the parameters of the chord and the bending radius.
Our bending calculator for profile pipes is extremely simple to use. The online profile pipe bending calculator will help quickly calculate the arc, which will avoid errors in the bending process.
The calculator is useful for the following:
- the result is ready to work within seconds after entering the data;
- visual and graphical representation of the bending calculation;
- easy to understand for employees with any level of technical training.
If a quick and accurate calculation of pipe bending parameters is required, this online calculator will be the optimal solution. It will help calculate the profile pipe bend without the need for additional tools.
Features
For designing the bend, it is enough to enter 2 parameters: the height and width of the finished arch (in mm). As soon as these are entered, the scheme of the future product instantly changes: the online calculator adapts the graphics to the numerical parameters.
Accompanying parameters are automatically displayed: opening angle and arc length, required radius. By applying the latter on the pipe bender, an accurate arch can be achieved on the first attempt.
The calculations are hidden from the user, so the calculator is easy and simple to use. It does not need to be downloaded or require long registration – making it suitable for everyday use.
As with any other task, there are nuances and typical mistakes in bending profiles. Due to a lack of experience, craftsmen do not know how to bend a profile pipe at home without damaging it. Firstly, it is necessary to remember that metal bending is carried out under pressure. In some cases, it is additionally heated to make the process smoother. In addition to all these loads, the pipe is simultaneously subjected to compression on one side and tension on the other. If all precautions are not observed, this can lead to the following problems:
- cracks and fractures appear, making the product unusable;
- the outer wall of the profile stretches, causing the pipe to burst;
- the inner part of the pipe compresses, resulting in a corrugated shape;
- scratches and other defects form.
From the above points, it is clear that there are subtleties in bending metal pipes that cannot be ignored. Considering the characteristics of the profile and the bending radius, it is necessary to choose the correct bending method. It is also important to know how to calculate the arc and use the profile pipe bending calculator for accurate results.
