Bending covers the plastic deformation of metallic and composite sheet, plate, tube, and profile stock into precise angular or curved geometries without material removal, encompassing processes such as press-brake forming, rotary-draw tube bending, and CNC-controlled mandrel bending, with springback compensation and tight-tolerance bend allowance calculations critical to structural airframe and ducting applications.
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Sectors serving Forming Processes companies:
Metals •
Process & Finishing Equipment •
Tooling •
Tools •
Metal Processing & Heat Treatment •
Chemicals •
Machining & Metal Removal •
Lubricants •
Finishing •
Adhesives •
Non-metal Materials

Forming Processes

Sectors purchasing from Forming Processes companies:
Structural Components •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Airframer •
Airframe Assemblies •
Engine Structure & Casings •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Fasteners •
Landing Assemblies •
Turbine Engines •
Power Transmission •
Rotors & Propellers