1. Introduction
A Tube End Forming Machine is used to form high-quality ends of tubes that are ready for welding, joining, sealing or for special industrial tube forming applications. In heat exchanger, automotive, petrochemical, HVAC and power generating industries to name a few, the accuracy of tube ends directly affects the safety, performance and life of the end product.
Nanjing Bangwin Machine provides a complete range of forming solutions for tube manufacturers that demand accuracy, repeatability, productivity and fast cycle times. Our tube end forming machines are ruggedly constructed for demanding industrial applications and can be used for a broad range of tube sizes, wall thickness and profiles.
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2. What Is a Tube End Forming Machine?
A Tube End Forming Machine is used to form one or both ends of a metallic tube through a process of expanding, reducing, flaring, beading, swaging, necking, closing/sealing, notching or curling, as the application requires. The products usually work on systems that tube end need to reach the perfect dimensional accuracy and sealing criteria, such as heat exchangers, condensers, evaporators, pressure vessels, piping systems and other applications.
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3. Principle of Tube End Forming Machine
Tube end forming machines are formed through:
- Hydraulic power
- Servo control
- Mechanical tooling
- CNC automation
- Multi-station forming head
After the tube is clamped, the forming tools are driven by pushing or pulling to form the tube end into the target shape. The use of CNC controls enables high precision forming with ±0.02 mm accuracy and repeatable forming while reducing tool wear.
4. Main Specifications
Our industrial Tube End Forming Machine is featured with:
✔ Tube size range
Accommodates ODs from φ8 mm to φ120 mm (customization available)
✔ Multiple end forming capabilities
- Single machine is capable of
- Expanding
- Reducing
- Beading
- 37°/45° flaring
- Swaging
- Necking
- Closing
✔ Servo + hydraulic hybrid control
Precision servo and hydraulic motor work in harmony for smooth forming process with high accuracy and stable pressure output.
✔ Heavy-duty clamping
Non-slip clamping is guaranteed for stainless steel, copper, carbon steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloy tubes
✔ Quick changeover design
Tube forming tooling can be replaced in minutes for mass production applications
✔ Optional CNC Automation
- Multi-step forming
- Storing pre-programmed parameters
- Automatic feeding and unloading
- Tracking production
5. Detailed Specifications
Parameter | Value |
Tube OD Range | 8–120 mm |
Tube Wall Thickness | up to 6 mm |
Forming Stroke | 30–120 mm |
Control System | Servo / Hydraulic |
Material Compatibility | SS, CS, Copper, Titanium, Aluminum |
Accuracy | ±0.02 mm |
Power Supply | 380V / 50Hz (customizable) |
Production Speed | 600–1200 pieces/hour |
6. Benefits of tube end forming machines
- Enhanced tube joint strength
Better welding penetration & strength over the long run by accurate forming.
- Increased production efficiency
The semi-automatic & automatic forming process will save considerable manpower and avoid dimensional mistakes.
- Reduced production cost
Less material waste & rejected parts.
- Consistent quality
A reliable CNC system that makes every piece passes the tough dimensional standards.
- Broad industrial applicability
Heat exchangers, condensers, boilers, compressors, fuel systems, and much more.
7. Industries that Use Tube End Forming Machines
Tube End Forming Machines are popularly used in the following fields of manufacturing:
- Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
- Shell & tube heat exchangers
- Finned tube heat exchangers
- Condensers & evaporators
HVAC & Refrigeration
- Copper & aluminum tube processing
- Air-conditioning tubing
Automotive Industry
- Exhaust pipes
- Fuel line assemblies
- Air brake tubing
Petrochemical & Energy
- Boiler tubes
- High-pressure pipeline systems
Aerospace & Precision Manufacturing
- Titanium tube forming
- Thin-wall high-strength tubing
8. Why Choose Nanjing Bangwin Machine
Nanjing Bangwin Machine is a professional customized industrial heat-exchange equipment manufacturer and tube processing machinery manufacturer. We offer:
- 100% customized tube forming solution
- High-precision hydraulic + servo forming machine
- International shipping & on-site installation
- 24/7 technical support
- Reliable after-sales service & spare parts
We have reliable equipment for clients in India, South America, Europe, Middle East.
9. FAQ
Q1: What kind of materials can be processed by Tube End Forming Machine?
A1: Stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, aluminum, titanium, duplex steel, and nickel alloys.
Q2: Is it possible to have a customized forming process?
A2: Yes. We can provide forming tooling design services according to customers’ drawings and requirements of forming process.
Q3: Does the machine need to be CNC controlled?
A3: If it is for mass production, CNC control can make the forming machine achieve constant accuracy and better forming speed.
Q4: What range of tube sizes are available for this machine to process?
A4: The standard model supports processing tubes with outer diameter ranging from 8–120 mm; while the customized model can process tubes with size larger than 200 mm.
Q5: Do you offer forming tooling service?
A5: Yes, Nanjing Bangwin Machine can provide the complete set of tooling for all functions of forming machine.
10. Meta Description
Tube End Forming Machine, professional for high precision tube forming. Applied to heat exchanger, automotive, HVAC, industrial and other fields. Nanjing Bangwin Machine can provide custom tube forming machine solutions. High forming accuracy, CNC option and multiple forming functions.
