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BENDING SUGGESTIONS
Die Types and Bend Results
Standard Elliptical
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Meant to get thinner wall tubing, to a tighter radius, without the tube collapsing.
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Function over form
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This die will distort the tubing
Standard Elliptical with Revised Counter Die
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“Middle ground” die configuration
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Wont bend as tight of a radius as the standard elliptical die, but will bend tighter than the true
radius
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Less distortion, but still visible (as compared to the standard elliptical die configuration)
True Radius
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Minimal to no distortion
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Aesthetically pleasing bend
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Needs larger radius to bend without collapsing (as compared to the other two configurations)
Aluminum Bending
If bending aluminum, lubrication is very important, if the results are less than desirable with WD-
40 other lubricants can be used such as:
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Johnson Paste Wax (seems to work the best)
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High Pressure grease
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Highly rich dish soap
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The bronze counter die must be polished and have no aluminum deposits or it will continue
to pick up metal.
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If using BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LLC
’s standard counterdie is not producing
desired results, roller counter dies are also available.
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BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LLC has both steel rollers as well as plastic rollers.
Plastic rollers are used primarily for polished aluminum. Steel rollers would be used for non-
polished materials.
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Some aluminum will crack as it is being bent, 6061-T6 is very hard and may need to be
ann
ealed or ordered in the “T-0” condition. Aluminum will age harden so if possible, try to get
freshly run material.