Mike Thomas, Author at Tube Form Solutions

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Quick Guide to Wiper Die and Mandrel Die Evolution

June 3, 2021

From the 90s through today, the tube and pipe fabrication industry has, like most industries, changed and evolved. Always striving for more efficient operation and better outcomes tube and pipe…

End Forming

May 28, 2021

Mike Thomas

End Forming

Sometimes focusing on the tube’s function rather than the forming method can lead you to select an end forming method that optimizes the part cost, particularly if the opportunity involves…

Indiana part of NASA mission

September 28, 2019

Mike Thomas

Uncategorized

When NASA launches its next mission taking astronauts to the moon and then to Mars for deep space exploration, Indiana will have had a hand in making that happen. At…

The Future of Robotic Tube Bending

February 19, 2019

Mike Thomas

Tube Bending

There have been many documents written through the years on how to bend tubing on a tube or pipe bender, and all have been accurate for the time in which…

Why Do Tubes Buckle When Bent?

February 19, 2019

Mike Thomas

Tube Bending

The first step in troubleshooting a bend is figuring out exactly what the problem is. For instance, the word buckle could mean a bulge, collapse, distortion, or deformation of the…

What is the Difference Between a Pipe and Tube Bender?

February 19, 2019

Mike Thomas

Pipe Bending

One of the questions that we get from time to time goes something like this, “What is the difference between a tube and pipe bender?” Similarly, we sometimes get asked…

Tube Bending Calculator

February 19, 2019

Mike Thomas

Tube Bending

If you’ve ever had to perform the calculations necessary to properly bend tube and pipe you know that while they are a vital part of the bending process, there is…

Interview With Mike Thomas About Tube Fabrication Life Cycle

February 19, 2019

Mike Thomas

Tube Fabrication

During the development of the upcoming new Tube Form Solutions website Mike Thomas of Tube Form Solutions was interviewed about the tube fabrication life cycle. What follow is a transcript of…

The 5 Basic Bending Tooling Components Explained

February 19, 2019

Mike Thomas

Bending Tooling

When first approaching bending tooling, it is necessary to understand a bit about bending in general as well as the various components that are used in the task. Each component contributes…

Tube End Forming Machinery

July 12, 2018

Mike Thomas

End Forming

Tube end forming refers to a number of processes that require specialized tools, but no matter which process you are using the tube end forming machinery you use needs to…

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Quick Guide to Wiper Die and Mandrel Die Evolution

End Forming

Indiana part of NASA mission

The Future of Robotic Tube Bending

Why Do Tubes Buckle When Bent?

What is the Difference Between a Pipe and Tube Bender?

Tube Bending Calculator

Interview With Mike Thomas About Tube Fabrication Life Cycle

The 5 Basic Bending Tooling Components Explained

Tube End Forming Machinery

CNC Tube Benders And Other Tube Forming Equipment

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Quick Guide to Wiper Die and Mandrel Die Evolution

End Forming

Indiana part of NASA mission

The Future of Robotic Tube Bending

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