SOCO NC Tube Benders
Affordable, easy-to-run hydraulic NC tube and pipe benders and double-head benders for small to medium production runs.
Hydraulic NC Tube Benders
SOCO's single-axis hydraulic NC benders deliver rotary-draw bending with programmable bend angles at a fraction of the cost of a full CNC machine. The operator positions and rotates the tube, while the NC control handles the bend.
- Hydraulic rotary-draw bending with hydraulic clamping; pressure-die assist optional
- Touch-screen NC control with up to 9 programmable bends per part
- 4 or 8 length stoppers (optional)
- Bend accuracy up to ±0.15°
- Bends steel, stainless, aluminum and copper
- Large program storage, self-diagnostics and on-screen error messages
| Model | Max OD | Stacks |
|---|---|---|
| SB-38NC | 38.1 mm (1.5") | 1 |
| SB-63NC | 63.5 mm (2.5") | 1 |
| SB-80NC | 88.9 mm (3.5") | 1 |
| SB-110NC | 110 mm (4.33") | 1 |
| SB-130NC | 127 mm (5") | 1 |
| SB-168NC | 168 mm (6.6") | 1 |
TB-38 Double-Head Tube Bender
The TB-38 bends with two heads at once, making two bends on two tubes in a single cycle. It is built for high-volume U-bends and symmetrical parts such as furniture frames, handles and heat-exchanger tubes.
- Up to 38.1 mm (1.5") OD
- Bend angles up to 185°, with head rotation 0–90° for 3D parts
- Bend center distance from 196 mm to 1,700 mm
- Full-cycle and half-cycle bending modes
- About 3.8 s cycle for two 25.4 mm × 2 mm tubes at 90°
- PLC control with individual angle settings per head; quick-change tooling
NC or CNC?
NC benders are a cost-effective choice for simpler parts, lower volumes and shops starting out in tube bending. When you need automatic feed and rotation, multi-stack tooling or high-volume 3D parts, step up to a SOCO CNC tube bender. Either way, we supply the bending tooling, training and service, plus flexible leasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an NC and a CNC tube bender?
An NC bender programs the bend angle while the operator handles feed and rotation. A CNC bender controls feed, rotation and bend automatically for complete 3D parts.
What sizes do SOCO NC benders cover?
Hydraulic NC models run from 38.1 mm to 168 mm OD. The TB-38 double-head bender handles up to 38.1 mm.