BendFlow Tube Bending CAD Software: Turn Tube CAD into Bending-Ready Data
Import STEP or IGES tube geometry, check and edit the bends, and export data for your tube bending machine. Sold and supported in the U.S. by Tube Form Solutions.
Why BendFlow?
A tube model from a designer is not yet a bendable part. BendFlow reads the CAD geometry, recognizes the straights and bends, lets you correct or adjust them, and outputs the data your bender needs. That saves re-keying dimensions by hand and catches problems before the tube is on the machine.
Who It Is For
Tube bending shops and OEMs that receive customer CAD files, and the product designers and engineers who need to check that a tube can actually be bent.
Core Features
Import and Visualize
STEP and IGES import with automatic geometry recognition. Works with round, square and flat-sided oval tube. Select tubes from assemblies and view them in 3D.
Edit Bends
Adjust bend radius, edit LRA or XYZ values directly, create a tube from scratch, extend ends, and step back with undo history.
Advanced Tools
Preview bending orientation, guide the recognition manually when needed, reverse, mirror or merge tubes, and take measurements.
Export Machine Data
Output bending data in SV (Supravision), XYZ and LRA formats, plus PDF reports and STEP files.
Freeform Curve (Optional Module)
Splits a freeform curve into multi-radius arc segments and shows the deviation from the original curve.
Unbend (Optional Module)
Straightens a bent tube while keeping the position of features, so you can laser cut or punch the tube flat before bending.
System Requirements
Windows 10 or later (64-bit). 8 GB of RAM or more is recommended.
Bending Software and Tools from Tube Form Solutions
BendFlow works alongside the other tools we offer for tube bending. See our 3D tube bending software and i2 software for machine programming, or try the free XYZ to YBC converter and tube bending calculator. Looking for a machine? See our CNC tube benders.
Frequently Asked Questions About BendFlow
What file types can BendFlow import?
BendFlow imports STEP and IGES files, recognizes the tube geometry automatically, and lets you pick the tube out of an assembly.
Which tube profiles does it support?
Round, square and flat-sided oval tube.
What can BendFlow export?
PDF reports and STEP files, plus bending machine data in SV (Supravision), XYZ and LRA formats.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Request the 14-day trial and Tube Form Solutions will get you set up.
What are the Freeform Curve and Unbend modules?
They are optional add-ons. Freeform Curve splits a freeform curve into multi-radius arc segments and shows its deviation from the original curve. Unbend straightens a bent tube while keeping feature positions, so you can prepare it for laser cutting or punching before bending.
What do I need to run BendFlow?
Windows 10 or later (64-bit). 8 GB of RAM or more is recommended.
Who supports BendFlow in North America?
Tube Form Solutions in Elkhart, Indiana is the U.S. regional distributor and your contact for demos, trials and support.
Try BendFlow for 14 Days
Tell us which bender you run and we will get you started.