Troubleshooting Common Pipe Bending Machine Issues in Production

Hello, friends! You ever seen a pipe bender? It’s a nifty little gadget that helps make pipes bend in the right way. Occasionally, these machines can run into issues that need to be addressed. In this article, we will discuss a few problems of pipe bending machine and a simple way how to solve it.

How to Troubleshoot Jamming Problems on a Pipe Bending Machine:

Causes of a Jammed Pipe Bending Machine If you hear a “clunk!” sound when using your pipe bending machine and if it appears to be jammed, that means is something is obstructing the pipe from bending. This could occur if the pipe is too thick or has obstructions. To address this problem, we'll very carefully remove the pipe from the machine and make sure it's not blocked. If we locate it, we can try to gently get it out of the way, to test bending the pipe once again. It’s good to keep an eye on jamming so our machine can keep working fine.

Knowing The Problems In The Mandrel Bending Machine:

Occasionally, a mandrel bender machine may malfunction in such a way that the tube bends incorrectly. What this means is the pipe is bending in a way it’s not supposed to, which can lead to lopsided bends. To correct this, we must ensure that the mandrel is properly aligned with the pipe, and that no parts of the machine are loose. By regularly looking at these things, we can prevent problems and ensure that our pipes bend just right.

Springback and calibration errors You will need to be patient and experienced in this step.

Springback and offset are other common issues. Springback occurs when the pipe kind of springs back a little bit after bending — that can make our bends inaccurate. It can also lead to pipes being bent wrong because of calibration errors. To repair these, we have to ensure the machine is set up correctly and that we are using the right settings for each bend. By noting these points, we can eliminate the spring back and error in calibration.

Dealing With Hydraulic Issues:

Tube bending machine with hydraulic system to regulate the bend. If this system is flawed, it can cause our pipes to bend wrong, or not at all. In order to correct this, we must first inspect the level of the hydraulic fluid and ensure there is no leakage and that nothing is preventing passage of the fluid. Making sure our machine runs well it is a good way to avoid problems and for that, we should keep our hydraulic system in good condition.

Maintaining Pipe Bender Die:

Lastly, another aspect that affects the above problem and it related to the wear of the dies and die maintenance is wear of the die of the pipe bender. The die creates the shape of the pipe, so if it’s worn down or broken, we can’t get the curve right. To alleviate this we need to inspect our dies frequently for wear and tear. If we notice any issues, we can replace the die or conduct repairs to ensure the machine’s continuing good operation.” We’re never left one (or two) tab legs short, because we take preventative maintenance and die wear seriously.

To conclude, pipe bending are fantastic devices which allow us to make a wide variety of cool products. But like any apparatus, they can develop problems. By watching for common problems such as jamming, deflection and springback, calibration issues, hydraulic problems and die wear, we can keep our machines running great. As always, at GMACC, we are here to assist you with any problems with your pipe bender baise spring. Look for these video and have you bending pipe like a pro in no time!