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About Bend Tooling

Building on a legacy of expertise since 1986, Bend Tooling, Inc. engineers innovative custom tooling solutions for precision rotary-draw bend die sets, empowering manufacturers to minimize defects and to deliver precise, aesthecially pleasing bends for critical applications across diverse industries.

Industry Pioneers

1986

Founded in 1986.

1986

Innovators of Single-Piece Poppet Links.

1986

Pioneers of Inserted Mandrels and Wipers.

1987

Invented Inserted Wiper Die.

1994

Introduced Interlocked Wiper Die.

1995

Published the “forward mandrel, low pressure” four-step set-up for mandrel tube-bending applications in 1995.

1997

Introduced taper-leafed rotary-draw die set for square and rectangular tubing in 1997.

1998

Invented Tapered-Leaf Bend Die Set

2001

Published the “Rotary-Draw Tooling Guide” in 2001.

2002
Published the Bend Tooling Encyclopedia™ in 2002.
2003

Introduced Shock-Resistant Die Set.

2003
Developed the only fully CNC process for machining wiper feathered edges in the industry in 2003.
2005
Launched Level 1 Datafacturing® for the production of rotary-draw tooling in 2005.

The Bend Tooling Solution for End-Users, Builders, and Distributors

Our expertise lies in manufacturing flexible mandrel and wiper die tooling, single-piece poppet links, as well as bend die sets, designed to meet the demanding requirements of industries like
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Aerospace

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Automotive

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Heating & Cooling

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Furniture

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Shipbuilding

Made in the USA

All of our rotary-draw tube bending parts and products are proudly manufactured at our state-of-the-art facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This ensures that we maintain complete control over the quality and consistency of our tooling
solutions.

Made in USA
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Comprehensive Support

In addition to tooling solutions, Bend Tooling provides valuable resources such as tool set-up parameters, troubleshooting advice, and technical articles to facilitate process control in tube bending operations. Our engineers provide expert recommendations on tube bending processes, including the use of standard sets for single-bend jobs and stacked sets with compound clamps for multi-bend applications.

Global Reach, Specialized Tooling

Bend Tooling is a global provider of premium tooling solutions, choosing to focus exclusively on this expertise rather than offering tube bending services. This specialized approach ensures that our customers receive the highest quality tooling and support, regardless of their location.

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Partner with the Industry Leaders in Tooling Innovation

From pioneering the first inserted mandrels to introducing groundbreaking design processes, we’ve set the standard in tooling excellence. Our advanced manufacturing capabilities and expert engineering team ensure you get the highest-quality, custom-made tooling for your tube-bending needs.

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