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Criterion offers a wide range of Tube Bending Machines with capacities from 1/4" - 4" [6mm -100mm] diameter.

We offer CNC Rotary Draw Tube Bending Machines, Twin Head Tube Bending Machines [both CNC and non-CNC], CNC Twin Head Rotary Draw Tube Benders, and Multiple Station Tube Benders.

Criterion will assist you in determining the correct type of tube bending machine for your application.

The following is a brief outline of the basic process differences between Rotary Draw and Compression Tube Bending Machines.

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Rotary Draw vs. Compression Tube Bending Machines
The following chart compares rotary draw vs. compression tube bending methods.

Rotary Draw Compression


Mandrel Bending Yes No


Empty Bending Yes Yes


Twin Head Bending Yes Yes


Bend Flexibility Most Flexible Less Flexible


Bending Speed Fastest with Twin Bending


Tube Movement Moves during bend Stationary during bend


Integration with other Tube Fabrication Processes Complex More Flexible


Direction of Bend Material Stretch Towards end of part Towards front of part


Bender Mounting Options n/a Many


Relative Cost Lower Cost



CRITERION MACHINERY
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VALLEY VIEW, OHIO 44125

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