Pipe bending benefits
- Joints and other pricey fixtures are eliminated from assembly by using a CNC tube bender.
- As the pipe remains a single piece with no fittings or welds, it provides a cleaner overall transfer system.
- The possibility of a leak is virtually erased as there are no welds or fittings in a bent pipe.
- Pipe bending maintains the integrity of the steel. Wall thinning that sometimes occurs with weldments is also eliminated.
- It’s aesthetically pleasing. Bending stainless steel results in a smooth, clean finish.
- Pipe bending means there are no sharp corners or joints to trap gases.
It’s important to note that tube bending does not always eliminate the welding process. Depending on the design of your system, the joining of pieces of steel tube via welding may be necessary, which is why Axenics employs a team of expert orbital welders.
That said, tube bending with the CNC bender is a highly-repeatable, fast process. Therefore, while welds may be necessary to complete your system, production time is still lower than cutting/welding every angle of your delivery system.
Stainless steel benefits the medical device industry
Axenics regularly works with clean, pure stainless steel 300 series. It offers:
- Corrosion resistance
- Good formability
- Strength
- Manufacturing precision
- Reliability
Stainless steel is easily sanitized, unlike copper for example, so stainless steel is preferred in medical delivery system production. Stainless steel also features a passive layer that protects it from some airborne contaminants.
Precision engineering of medical device components is a primary focus for Axenics. Utilize our production team and in-house experts to expand your production or take on a big job. Our customers rave about the benefits of stainless steel precision tube bending as a solution to fit complex gas delivery systems into a tight space. Let us prove the many benefits of precision tube bending on your next project.