Tube Bending Essentials

To provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the various methods of tube bending utilising the Swagelok Hand Tube Bender

Description

Utilising the Swagelok Hand Tube Bender each delegate will complete a variety of exercises comprising of 45, 90 & 180 degree bends on different planes using offset calculations. Each delegate will measure then bend tubing to fit out an enclosure internally & externally with tubing runs.

The course covers hand tube bending from 1/8" to 1/2" OD (3mm to 12mm OD) plus an additional module is available for the Swagelok Bench Top Tube Bender (BTB) covering tubing sizes up to 1 1/4" OD (30mm OD).

Course Content

Understanding Tube Bending Terminology
Variables - Springback, Stretch & Gain
Bend Layout Calculations: Measure Bend, Pre-Measure Then Bend & The Swagelok Method (BTB Only)
Overall Length Calculation To Avoid Wastage
The Three Marks Used In Tube Bending
Offset Bend Calculations
Troubleshooting - Tube Bending Defects
Swagelok Hand Tube Bender - Practical Activities
Swagelok Bench Top Tube Bender - Practical Activities

Certification

Swagelok Certificate of Completion – valid for 3 years

Course Delivery

Classroom & Training Workshop

Prerequisites

This course is available as a 1/2 day module in addition to the Swagelok Small Bore Tube Fitting Installation course or Swagelok Tube Fitting Installation Essentials course

Target Audience

Technicians, maintenance and engineering personnel looking to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the theory and practice of tube bending

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