Precision End Forming - Flaring, Bulging and Expanding
Precision End Forming - Small Tube Flaring and Expanding
Tube Flaring
Tube flaring and tube flanging are completed with very similar processes but typically serve different purposes.
Both forms are produced by forcing a die into the open end of a tube. Depending on the material, the amount of flaring or flanging is limited by the wall thickness. The typical increase in outside diameter is 30-40%, but other results can be achieved with special requests. Different materials will react differently during the forming process as well.
Tube flaring can be completed with automation for higher volumes. This allows for a much less expensive part price and quicker turnaround times.
Stainless Steel Tube Expanding
Expanding increases a tube’s diameter over a specified length, typically by up to 40%, with some wall thinning expected. The expanded inside diameter can be held to ±.002″, and special OD and ID tolerances can be accommodated.
Think flaring, flanging or expanding might be the solution for your project? Please call us today, email sales@nesmalltube.com or submit an attachment on our Request A Quote form to discuss your project with a Sales team member.
