The manufacturing of aerospace tubing systems and fluid distribution components is supported by tube forming and assembly capabilities.
These capabilities enable the fabrication of formed tubes, tubing assemblies and integrated fluid system hardware, thereby facilitating the transition from individual machined parts to complete tubing system components.
CNC tube bending and controlled forming processes ensure dimensional accuracy and repeatable manufacturing for aerospace applications.
The execution of tube bending operations is facilitated by CNC tube bending equipment, aiding in the precise control of bending geometry and ensuring repeatability.
Typical capability includes:
Tube diameter range up to ∅90 mm
Complex tube geometries
Multi-bend tubing configurations
Precision control of bend angles and radii
These capabilities are pivotal in the fabrication of high-reliability tubing employed within aerospace fluid systems.
A variety of tube-forming processes are at one's disposal to facilitate different tubing system connection methods.
Forming technologies include:
Radial swaging
Axial swaging
Tube end forming
Precision flaring
Beading and forming processes
These processes facilitate compatibility with a broad spectrum of aerospace tubing connection standards.
The integration of tube forming capabilities with machining and special processes facilitates the provision of comprehensive tubing assemblies.
Assembly capabilities include:
Rigid tubing assemblies
Tube fitting integration
Hose and tube combinations
Fluid line assemblies
This integration allows the manufacturing of fully assembled tubing components ready for system installation.
The utilisation of tube forming and assembly processes is conducive to the fabrication of a variety of metallic materials employed in the aerospace industry, including:
Stainless steels
Aluminum alloys
Titanium alloys
The selection of material is contingent upon system requirements, including but not limited to strength, weight and corrosion resistance.
Tube forming is an integral component of the manufacturing process, seamlessly integrated with other production capabilities.
Precision machining
Welding processes
Heat treatment
Surface treatment
Functional testing
This integrated approach is a methodology employed to facilitate the fabrication of complete aerospace tubing system components within a controlled manufacturing framework.
