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Pipe End Forming Machine

Metal tube end forming machines employ various processes including OD reducing, swaging, tube expanding, beading, taper forming, embossing & forging, flanging, end closing, and profile forming to achieve precision processing and functional enhancement of tube ends. Swaging creates tapered transitions through radial compression to improve assembly sealing; tube expanding ensures pressure-bearing strength through interference fits with tube sheets; beading forms flange structures via axial pressure to enhance connection reliability; taper forming enables precision guidance and sealed connections; embossing & forging increases surface anti-torsion capability; flanging expands welding area and provides sealing bases; end closing achieves complete tube end sealing; while profile forming meets specialized connection requirements. These technologies are widely applied in medical devices, heat exchange equipment, high-pressure systems, hydraulic valves, tools and equipment, container pipelines, furniture protection, and fitness equipment. SLS Machinery integrates advanced technologies such as servo control and high-frequency heating to provide customers with highly efficient, consistent customized forming solutions.


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What is a tube end forming machine? What are the different types and their respective uses?

A tube end forming machine is specialized equipment used for plastic processing of metal tube ends. It employs hydraulic or servo drives with precision molds to accurately reshape tube ends. Key processing types include: flaring for heat exchanger tube sheet connections and pipeline sealing; swaging to achieve tube interlocking assembly and fluid control; flanging that creates lip structures to enhance welding strength and accommodate seal installation; end closing for complete sealing of tube ends, suitable for furniture components and protective structures; upsetting that locally thickens tube ends for high-strength threading; knurling that creates anti-slip patterns on surfaces to improve grip; and profile forming which processes tube ends into special sections like square shapes to meet customized connection requirements. These technologies are widely applied in automotive manufacturing, home appliances, fitness equipment, and petrochemical industries, significantly enhancing product sealing performance, connection strength, and assembly efficiency through modifications to tube end configurations...


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Tube Reducing Machine ( OD Shrinking Forming )


Tube end reducing machines employ radial cold extrusion technology, utilizing tapered molds to apply pressure on metal tube ends for plastic deformation and precise diameter contraction. This technology primarily serves tube interconnection assembly, fluid control optimization, and end-structure reinforcement, effectively enhancing connection sealing and assembly efficiency. Common applications include furniture leg finishing, automotive exhaust pipe forming, and fitness equipment weight rod processing, achieving functional requirements while ensuring aesthetic treatment and safety protection ...

Tube Expanding Machine


Tube expanding machines operate on the radial expansion principle, utilizing hydraulic or mechanical drives to radially expand a mandrel inside the tube end, forcing the tube wall to undergo plastic deformation and create an interference fit with the tube sheet. Its core function is to achieve tight connections between tubes and tube sheets, ensuring sealing integrity and tensile strength while enhancing heat transfer efficiency by eliminating gaps. This technology is primarily applied in the manufacturing of heat exchangers, boilers, condensers, and other pressure vessels, serving as a critical process equipment for tube-to-tube sheet connections in power ...

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Rotary Tube Tapering Machine


Tube tapering machines utilize spinning or extrusion forming technology to apply directional pressure on metal tube ends through rollers or molds, causing plastic deformation to create precision tapered surfaces. This process not only achieves industrial functions such as sealed connections and fluid optimization, but also creates elegant tapered finishes for consumer products like furniture legs. The formed components combine structural strength with aesthetic value, finding extensive applications in industrial fields including hydraulic system ports and aerospace pipeline connectors, as well as civilian products such as modern furniture legs and decorative columns ...

Tube End Sealing Machine / Pipe Flanging Machine


Tube end closing machines and tube flanging machines are two critical types of tube end forming equipment. The closing machine utilizes spinning or stamping technology to plastically deform the tube end, achieving complete closure and forming hemispherical or other end structures. It is primarily used in applications requiring sealing and safety protection, such as furniture legs and fitness equipment weight rods. The flanging machine employs a mandrel expansion process to form an annular lip on the tube end, enhancing connection strength by increasing the welding area and providing a mounting base for sealing elements. It is widely applied in scenarios demanding high-strength connections, such as automotive fuel lines and pressure vessel pipelines ...

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Choose A Suitable Pipe End Forming Machine for You

SLS Machinery, as a professional provider of tube processing solutions, understands that selecting the right tube end forming machine is crucial for production efficiency. When evaluating equipment, we recommend considering three core dimensions: first, precisely define processing requirements including tube material, specification parameters and target forming processes; second, select the automation level according to production scale, with options customizable from manual to fully automatic CNC systems. Our product series comprehensively covers various application scenarios: hydraulic models are specifically designed for heavy-duty forming of thick-walled tubes, servo-electric series meet high-end precision processing needs with ±0.02mm repeat positioning accuracy, while pneumatic solutions provide cost-effective options for thin-walled soft materials. We not only provide standard PLC intelligent control systems and modular quick-change molds, but also tailor complete solutions integrating automatic feeding and online detection for industries such as furniture hardware, automotive pipelines, and fitness equipment. We now cordially invite you to visit the SLS Technology Center for free trial processing, where you can personally experience how our stable process control helps customers increase product qualification rates to 99.8%, while achieving green manufacturing goals with 40% energy reduction through servo energy-saving technology. Choosing SLS means gaining not only high-performance equipment, but also a full-cycle partnership spanning from process development to lifelong maintenance.
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Max. diameter Ø 4.5" (115 mm)

Max. wall thickness 4mm

Function: pipe end forming

Forming Station No.: 1-2-3-4-5-6


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Max. diameter Ø 2" (50 mm)

Max. wall thickness 2.5mm

Function: pipe end beading

One-step molding of mold extrusion


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Max. diameter Ø 2" (50 mm)

Max. wall thickness 2.0mm

Function: pipe taper forming

Automatic loading & Fixed length feeding

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Pipe End Forming Applications

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Aviation Manufacturing Industry

Tube end forming machines play a critical role in aerospace manufacturing by performing high-precision plastic processing on tubing ends for rocket engine fuel lines, hydraulic systems, and structural supports. These machines ensure absolute reliability under extreme operating conditions through several advanced processes: servo-electric spinning technology creates lightweight compressed connections in high-temperature alloy tubes for optimized spatial configuration ...

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Automobile Manufacturing Industry

In the automotive manufacturing sector, tube end forming machines serve as core equipment for achieving safe and reliable connections in critical pipelines and structural components. These machines employ precision reducing technology to process ends of brake lines and fuel pipes, ensuring zero leakage in high-pressure systems; utilize CNC tube expanding processes to achieve highly sealed connections for engine fuel rails and exhaust systems; and adopt servo spinning technology to ...

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Furniture Fitness Equipment Industry

Tube end forming machines serve as indispensable manufacturing solutions in the furniture and fitness equipment sectors, where they enable precision processing of critical components including hemispherically sealed table legs, anti-slip knurled dumbbell handles, tapered exercise bike handlebar connections, and reinforced flanges for structural frames. These advanced forming technologies not only eliminate sharp edges to exceed international safety standards like EN12521, but also ...

FAQs

1.Q: What specific types of tube end forming can this machine perform?

A: It is designed for various tube end processes, including flaring (for connections), swaging/narrowing, flanging, upsetting (to thicken the wall), and grooving (for snap rings). We can confirm feasibility based on your specific application.

2.Q: Is this machine suitable for my tube material and size?

A: This depends on the machine's capacity. Please provide your tube's outer diameter, wall thickness range, and material (e.g., stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, copper). We will verify if the machine's tonnage, stroke, and tooling space are compatible.

3.Q: How does it ensure accuracy (e.g., diameter, roundness) and surface finish?

A: High-precision hydraulics and quality tooling are key. The machine ensures excellent dimensional consistency, roundness, and a smooth, crack-free surface. We strongly recommend a test with your sample tube for direct verification.

4.Q: How complex and time-consuming is mold changeover for different tubes or shapes?

A: Modern machines often feature quick-change tooling systems or standardized designs to minimize setup time. We can demonstrate the changeover process for your specific parts upon request.

5.Q: Do I need to purchase separate molds for each tube size and shape?

A: Yes, tooling is specific to the tube dimensions and final form factor. The initial purchase typically includes the first set of molds for your production needs. Additional dedicated molds are required for new product specifications.

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SLS Machinery, as a professional manufacturer of tube processing equipment, offers a comprehensive range of products including CNC tube bending machines, precision cold saw cutting machines, and multi-function tube end forming machines. We are committed to providing complete tube processing solutions for various industries. We cordially invite you to collaborate with us to access professional equipment selection advice and complimentary sample processing services, working together to enhance production efficiency...

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