Last updated: 8/2008

nt that needs an idea for a senior design project, or a hobbyist who would like to build a low cost professional bender, this package will show every step. Everything from conceptual designs, sourcing all the materials, to building your own tubing bender.
The plans in this report are for a tubing bender that bends 1.25" pipe perfectly. Please note, you can use any size die's for this project! Everything from 1" to 2.25" can be used in this bender design.

Basic Example of this bender at work

Save Time and Money
Most senior projects could cost upwards of $500, this project cost me less than $70. The price can be even lower if you have access to some scrap metal. Tube benders are very expensive to buy and build, the high cost comes from the two dies that do the bending (80% total cost). I have discovered a way to make low-cost dies with plate steel and some off the shelf parts.
This project will save you countless hours.

You Will Receive:
20 Page Report PDF/ Microsoft Word/ and Notepad Formats
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation
A list of prices for each part
Contact information to order each part
Large detailed pictures of my project, describing step by step, so you can build your own with confidence.
A technical understanding of material strength, elongation, sheer stress, and bearing stress.