With mandrel pipe bending machines, a steel plug fits inside the pipe while a rotating steel die forms the pipe to the radius of the die. The steel plug, or mandrel, supports the pipe internally to reduce the amount of pipe cross-section flattening that occurs during custom tube/pipe bending and fabrication. A pipe bending clamp secures the pipe to the die. The pipe bending machine rotates the die to the desired bend angle as a sliding pressure die forces the pipe to conform to the die radius. After the custom tube/pipe bending and fabrication process, the operator extracts the mandrel from the pipe, releases the clamp and removes the bent pipe from the machine.
With proper tooling, this custom tube and pipe bending process is capable of producing high quality, tight-radius bends and custom tube fabrications for a wide range of applications.
McKiney Manufacturing is located in Mitchell, Nebraska. We work with local Nebraska businesses for their tube bending needs. We also manufacture products for businesses in the Front Range region, Cheyenne, WY, Denver, CO, Rapid City, SD, Kansas City, MO and elsewhere in the United States. We deliver all our products either by hand or a preferred shipping method.
Custom-designed OEM and aftermarket exhaust systems for GAS/LP generators and vehicles are our specialty. OEM applications include parts for roll-over protection (ROP) on vehicles, specialized panels, and bicycle racks. In construction, tube bending is used for parts of roof trusses, as stringers on bridges, for canopies and circular staircases.
Our advanced CNC pipe bending machines provide rapid, high-quality solutions for exhaust system production in the automotive manufacturing industry. Designed for precision, they can handle various pipe sizes and shapes, ensuring custom exhaust systems meet exact specifications.
Request more information today to see how we can partner with your business in Nebraska, Colorado, or throughout the Front Range.
Our use of the most advanced and latest CNC pipe bending equipment and a large bend tooling inventory gives us the flexibility to handle any custom pipe bending or custom tube bending job you may have. Our CNC mandrel bender saves you money and time by producing the custom bent parts you ordered precisely and efficiently. The latest state-of-the-art tube inspection technology verifies that your bent parts were accurately made.
Our skilled staff will work with your engineering team to design your custom tubing needs. We are committed to meeting or exceeding your timelines while providing a high-quality product.
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When precision matters, you need a team that can bend tubing to your exact specs with minimal lead times. From one-off prototypes to full production, we deliver clean, consistent results you can count on.
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• Tight-radius and large-radius bending
• Support for a wide range of tubing sizes and materials
• Precision repeatability for small or large batches
• Fast quotes and responsive communication
Do not let a bending issue hold up your build. Send your specs today and keep your project moving.
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