What Is End Forming?
At Intran, we offer many different services, including:
- Tube hydroforming
- Controlled atmosphere brazing
- Spot welding
- Tube bending
- End forming
- Many more (see complete list here)
If you’re wondering what end forming is, you came to the right place. In this post, you’ll find all the information you need about end forming.
What Is End Forming?
End forming is a type of process that works with hollow tubes. The process shapes the end(s) of the tube. Some of the most common end shapes achieved by end forming include:
- Expanded ends
- Curled ends
- Flanged ends
- Beaded ends
- Flared ends
With some good end forming equipment, you can achieve many different shapes while end forming your tubes.
End Forming Is Ideal For Some Auto Parts
End forming is a popular process while producing some auto parts. Many auto parts need end-formed tubes to achieve:
- Precise fitment
- Containment of liquids or fumes
- Ideal flow of liquids or fumes
Some of the auto parts that include end-formed tubes are:
- Exhaust manifolds
- Catalytic convertors
- Mufflers
- Muffler pipes
- A/C lines
- Gas lines
- Fuel filters
- Oil filters
The Benefits Of End Forming
Many auto parts manufacturers include end forming in their manufacturing process. It’s because end forming comes with some great benefits:
- Precise measurements that ensure the end formed tube will fit other parts correctly
- Cost efficiency
- Zero waste (no metal is cut; it’s just shaped)
How The End Forming Process Works
The end forming process is a straightforward one. It works like this:
- You insert a hollow tube into an end forming machine.
- The end forming machine uses some sort of pressure (for example, hydraulic pressure) to press the end(s) of the tube against a forming tool.
Equipment Used In End Forming
End forming requires two major types of equipment:
- An end forming machine
- A forming tool.
There are many different types of heavy duty end forming machines. Some of the most common ones include:
- CNC tube processing machine
- Die cut press machine
- Hydroforming machine
Some machines are better at making certain kinds of ends than others. Before contracting with a manufacturer to provide tube end forming services, you want to make sure that:
- Their equipment is up-to-date
- They have the right equipment to meet your end forming needs
Here’s a guide on finding the right contract manufacturer for your business.
Intran Offers Affordable And High Quality End Forming Services
Intran is considered one of the leading contractors for end forming. Our end forming services are top quality because:
- We use high-end machinery
- We can produce many different end-form styles
- We work with every customer to address individual needs and design standards
- Our facility is equipped to provide high-volume services
- We test all our tubes for leaks and structural integrity
Interested in learning more about our end forming services? Please contact us!