Bend radius for stainless steel
Bend radius for stainless steel
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What is the minumum bend radius for stainless steel? The wall thickness is 3mm and the ND is 47mm
I have been told that 1.5 can not be done
I have been told that 1.5 can not be done





RE: Bend radius for stainless steel
RE: Bend radius for stainless steel
1.5 D as a centerline bend would be tough. You may want to use a fitting there.
B.E.
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RE: Bend radius for stainless steel
Are you intending to bend hot or cold?
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RE: Bend radius for stainless steel
http://www.iac-intl.com/parts/PB103001r2.pdf
desertfox
RE: Bend radius for stainless steel
RE: Bend radius for stainless steel
If your bender/mandrel set-up manages to maintain the outside wall thickness, then are you going to get localized buckling on the inside of the bend - the stresses of which also reduce the pressure rating? In a nutshell: whatever method you choose to form this bend, what will it do to the pressure rating? Or is the tube not pressurized?
DOL
RE: Bend radius for stainless steel
RE: Bend radius for stainless steel
RE: Bend radius for stainless steel
RE: Bend radius for stainless steel
300 series stainless steel work hardens during forming; therefore the material strength will increase when compared to a straight line of the same material