Flatten, trim, punch and bend stainless steel pipe tool and die design
This custom-built to order multi-station round pipe or tube tool and die combines four separate operations. The process of tube flattening involves using the force of the press to push the pipe or tubing against a die, making the tube to conform to the shape of the die. Parts of the tooling is made of hardened steel or tool steel to maintain and prolong the tool's life.Flattens the end of the tube or pipe. The process of tube flattening involves using the force of the press to flatten the pipe.
Bends the end of the already flattened tube or pipe
Trims the end corners in a radius of the already flattened and bent tube or pipe
Punches a hole at the flattened end of the tube or pipe for to be able to fasten it to other components
This tube die is placed in a press to make the finished parts. There are steps to follow and there are interchangeable elements to make all variations of making the final product.
This multi-station tool also comes with a jig to check the correct length of the product to achieve and check the consistency. It helps with quality control.
This tool and die was designed and manufactured by Vortool Manufacturing.
