Aluminium bending

Are you looking for a specialised partner for aluminium bending? Vogel Tube Bending has more than 50 years of experience in bending tubes made from various materials. We work with modern machines and tooling to develop our bending techniques as effectively as possible and to deliver products of high quality. Discover what we can do for you when it comes to aluminium bending.

Our unique machine park consists of nine CNC-controlled mandrel bending machines, capable of bending nearly any wall thickness. We can also create a wide range of shapes. Think of round tubes and pipes, but also other profiles such as angular box sections, oval profiles, U-profiles or angle irons. Whichever shape you require, we can perform aluminium bending into any form without breaking the material.

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The challenge of aluminium bending

Aluminium bending is more difficult compared to other materials such as steel or stainless steel. This is because aluminium undergoes natural ageing. As a result, the material hardens over time and becomes difficult to bend.

Bending aluminium without breaking it therefore works best with fresh material. When profiles, such as a tube, have been stored in a warehouse for a longer period, the material is no longer pliable and will break or crack.

It is also important that the bending tool and the material being shaped are aligned. Bending an aluminium tube with stainless steel tooling is not advisable. The material is simply too soft for that. For this reason, we bend the material using a mandrel bending machine in a very tight radius, which keeps the risk of cracking extremely low and supports precise aluminium bending.

Bending an aluminium tube for any application

The process of a mandrel bending machine is fast, accurate and delivers consistent quality. After working with us, you will never want to bend an aluminium tube without proper tooling again. Whichever shape you require, we can curve a product into any form. To achieve the correct shape, dimensional accuracy is paramount.

To work with precision, we use an Aicon 3D optical tube measuring machine, which optimises the measurement of bent tubes. In addition, our transport-boost function allows us to push the aluminium forward during the process, creating small bending radii down to 1xD.

With the free-form function of our mandrel bending machines, we can also produce various bending radii across multiple dimensions. This means we do not need to switch tooling, and the bend is executed with great accuracy.

Cost-efficient bending technique

Our bending machines use a multi-radius function, allowing several bending radii to be produced in a single clamping operation, for example in an aluminium tube. By using form clamps, consecutive bends are produced without straight sections between them.

This eliminates the need to weld separate pieces together. Welding is often an expensive operation, which our advanced bending machines render unnecessary. As a result, the bending work becomes more accurate and more affordable. Thanks to these capabilities, we can perform aluminium bending entirely to your specifications. Please feel free to contact us to discuss the possibilities.

Innovation and improvement of our processes

Our cost-efficient bending technique saves you both time and money. We continuously strive to improve the process through effective and efficient solutions. Both the quality and the duration of the process are central to this. We have already refined the process of aluminium bending several times, benefiting both quality and efficiency.

To gain deeper insight into our improvement process, we operate our own laboratory equipped with the most modern resources and techniques. This allows us to study how we can further develop the bending of materials.

Bending aluminium profiles with Vogel Tube Bending

With our responsible working method, we work towards a better future and a better world. We firmly believe in this approach. That is why it is equally important to us that you can trust us as a company. We hold the IATF 16949:2016 certificate and the ISO 9001:2015 standard, demonstrating that we meet the strict requirements of the quality management system, continuously improve our processes and manage risks accordingly.

Our specialists are also able to answer all your questions with in-depth knowledge. We distinguish ourselves through our specialist expertise and dedicated involvement. Besides aluminium, we also bend materials such as stainless steel, steel and copper. Would you like to know how we can support you? Please contact us for non-binding advice on aluminium bending.