Bending a pipe using a pipe bender
It is much easier to perform this operation with a special machine than without it. However, there are some subtleties here. First, this is what type of pipe bender:
- Manual. The simplest, the bending process is performed by applying physical efforts from the owner of the machine. Inexpensive and simple, however, a large amount of work will not work, as much effort and time is wasted. For small volumes, it fits perfectly.
- Mechanical. Operates from the electric drive, not the operator's efforts. Suitable if you want to perform a bending operation all the time.
So, how to bend the profile pipe with this machine?
- You need to determine the length of the workpiece. The length of the pipe must correspond to the length of the arc.
- The process of bending may not seem simple, however, this is only for the first time. In general, if the process is performed by the operator for the first time, it is recommended to practice a little with small details or pipe remnants. This will allow you to understand and practice a little.
Bend without a tubing
Doing this task without a piping is also not very difficult. To obtain the desired result, it is necessary to heat the pipe in the zone of the future fold to the reddening of the metal and bend at the angle that is necessary. However, folds appear on the bend site, which can crack very quickly and the pipe will simply "burst" in this place. To avoid this problem, you need to do the following:
- Close one end of the pipe with a wooden peg.
- Fall asleep into the pipe sand, tightly.
- Close the second end of the pipe with a wooden peg.
- Carry out the heating of the pipe and make a bend.
- Take out the pegs and pour out the sand.
Thanks to this method, the question of how to bend a profile pipe without a bent pipe will no longer be a problem. However, the technology with copper and stainless materials is slightly different.
- Copper tube. In its niche water is poured, then it is necessary to give time to it to freeze. Then you can bend the pipe according to the template.
- Stainless steel. Water is also poured, but it does not need to be frozen, but to start working when it is in a liquid state. Also, additional devices will be required. Which can fix the water pressure.
