Bendtech ez3d is an entry level tube bending software for the home hobbyist. Mar 28, 2017 we were excited to see what our roll cage would look like before we started fabricating the first tube. Going to buy a roll cage tubing bender page 1 lemons tech. Tube bender model 1 manual speedwerx racing products. Every cage designed in rct will provide bending instructions such as cut length, bend location, bend angle, rotation, etc. It is smart phone friendly and make quick work getting you the right bend in the shop. This solution combines the engineer and fabricator bundles to provide the ultimate in tube bending software. We use a cnc tube bender to manufacture all the bent components. Jan 26, 2018 this is where the roof bar of the roll cage will go, so you need to make sure that there is space for that bar, and space for it to start bending down. Nice thing about conduit is that you can push, pull, and tweak it.
This is where the roof bar of the roll cage will go, so you need to make sure that there is space for that bar, and space for it to start bending down. These numbers can be calibrated to any tube bender and can be printed off to. The only parts we buy in pre made are the nuts, bolts and washers. Welcome to tube bender limited, a midlands based tube bending service producing top quality, bent tube, roll cages, box section in stainless steel, mild steel, cds, t45, aluminium, to customers exacting specification accuracy of 0. Build anything from headers a roll cage to a tube bumper with ease. Ive kept my eye open to purchase one, and occasionally i would see one, but the timing just wasnt right. Tube buggy motor cage bouncers, jeep stuff, kit cars. Please select a category on the left to browse through the software products we have available. Bend tech ez2d tube pipe bending software bender ebay. Fwiw most pro roll cage builders, using this type bender, will use tubing the next thickness above what the rules require.
We were excited to see what our roll cage would look like before we started fabricating the first tube. By far the most easytouse tubing design product on the market. How to build a roll cage everything you need to know. Bendtech pro tube bending software allows full chassis design. Bendit, bend it is a free program that is used to calculate and layout the bend marks when fabricating roll cages and roll bars for race cars. Again dont let the learning curve fool you, customers are designing entire fabricated tube chassis the first night they sit down with the software. Tanner racing products offers 2d and 3d design software from bendtech. Bendtech pro tube bending software 3d tubular chassis design. If you need a few single parts bent with rotation, ez3d is a start. Now you can add the bend length to your straight tube lengths and know your actual total cut length for your tubing. These easytouse software packages ranging from simple 2d design for the hobbyist, diyer or classic car restorer, to editions for machine shops and racing teams for customized automotive work, to professional 3d design software for parts manufacturing are the solution for. May 01, 2014 again dont let the learning curve fool you, customers are designing entire fabricated tube chassis the first night they sit down with the software. If you are designing chassis, roll cages, rock sliders, frames or anything from single parts to multiple tubing assembly then bendtech pro is where you want to.
Nov 30, 2010 a great addition to your model 32 bender is the bendtech ez3d tube bending software. I purchased a nhra kit from rogue fab and the bendtech software takes the guess work out of building cages. Aug 24, 2015 bendtech store complete template list. The machine operator will find powerful and easytouse 3d designers to reduce setup time and decrease scrap. It is for this reason you see so many roll cages in. After much thought and careful consideration, jd squared, inc. No more having to go into the office for toughs simple bends. Nice thing about conduit is that you can push, pull, and tweak it till its right, then lay it on the floor and copy the bend. Every cage designed in rct will provide bending instructions such as cut length, bend location, bend angle, rotation, etc, these accurate numbers which can be calibrated to any of your tube benders from manual hand bender to cnc will be your ultimate tool for successful tube fabrication. Add the sheet metal or header design modules if desired.
Dont worry about stressing the stuff while bending it, itll be just fine. I wrote this program in 1997 after i purchased a mittler brothers tubing bender to build a roll cage for my own race car. Now you can use get bent software on the go with are new online bending software. As for benders, we use a protools one shot air over hydraulic hb302. See more ideas about roll cage, tube chassis and custom cars. The eastwood high capacity tubing bender is capable of bending tubing from 1 inch to 2 inch od of.
Bend tech makes several levels of software to help you run the design and. A great addition to your model 32 bender is the bendtech ez3d tube bending software. This is our page where you can learn how to bend tubing accurately with your new model 600, or any other tubing or pipe bender. This allows you to create the perfect bend in any size roll cage steel bar. Bendtech pro tube bending software 3d tubular chassis. The importance of bending the roll cage bars rather than cutting and welding them is that round structures are stronger than straight structures.
Either you are designing from simple bent tube to chassis and roll cages, bend tech pro will help you design and fabricate tubing like the pros. These numbers can be calibrated to any tube bender and can be printed off to use in the shop. We use our own in house 3d modelling software to design and develop the cage. The basic, 4point roll bar consists of a main hoop behind the driver, two rear struts, and an optional cross brace on the main hoop should you need it or the rules. For this example, were going to be choosing a clr to build tube fenders for a jeep wrangler jk. Tube bending services roll cages exhausts architectural bends. We use a 60 ton press to form all the roll cage saddles 38, 45 and 50mm od.
Jul 17, 2012 shown here is a visual difference between your basic 4point roll cage and an 8point roll cage from the chris alstons chassisworks catalog. Cad, cam software and cnc machines for metal tube and pipe fabrication needs. Either you are designing from simple bent tube to chassis and roll cages, bendtech pro will help you design and fabricate tubing like the pros. Bendtech pro is made for the small shop or serious hobbyist and is used for designing tubular assemblies and even complete frames. With some quick measuring on the truck, we were able to get the start of our roll cage drawn up. Then i take these muffler tube templates to the bender and have him make them for me in. Excellent software saved me alot of time and materials bending cages will be.
Loreso tube bender, 3 in 1 for 14 516 38 0180 degrees tubing bending tools manual tubing bender for copper, brass, aluminum and thin steel pipes. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the angle at which your roof meets the side of your car so that you can determine the angle that the tube will need to. May sound like extra work, but if you want the cage to fit really close making a tube template insures that the fit is tight and right. Mittler brothers bendtech ez software is designed for tubebending projects with simple 2d parts completed that lay flat. Tube bending i have been back in forth in trying to decide whether to purchase a roll cage for my cart and other accessories ie brush guards, nerf bars, rear bumpers, roof rack, baskets and the list goes on.
Tube bending i have been back in forth in trying to decide whether to purchase a roll cage for my cart and other accessories ie brush guards, nerf bars, rear. Discover 4 of our most popular roll cage tube bendersand meet the. Whether youre building a roll cage, a bumper, fenders, handrails, tuna towers, or anything for that matter, you want your bends to conform to the contour of where that tubing is going. With the help of the rct module, you can simply pick a roll cage design, then fill in your specific dimensions to create a custom cage on the fly. It features predefined templates to illustrate and assist in part layout and setup and calculates total tube length for your specific bending project. Save time and make the correct bend the first time. Tube software ts innovative tube bending software for.
Shown here is a visual difference between your basic 4point roll cage and an 8point roll cage from the chris alstons chassisworks catalog. Choosing the right centerline radius tube and pipe bending. Tube bending jig for roll barcage, bumpers up to 50 copes. Includes all of the mounting brackets, a usamade 10ton hydraulic cylinder, a usamade 10,000 psi airhydraulic pump, and a 10,000 psi hose with quickdisconnect couplings6 cubic inches per minute oil output40120 psi operating pressurerequires iso 32 weight better in. Bendtech pro was introduced with our assembly interface which has taken the market by storm. The center radius of the bends may not be less than three 3 times the outside diameter of the roll cage tubing.
Using advanced computer design methods and mass production, speedway motors brings you a superior tube bender at a better price. After youve finished dimensioning your cage, it can be brought into the bendtech assembly interface where you can add, delete, or edit specific parts for enhancing structural support or adding your personal touch. It is for this reason you see so many roll cages in race cars with round edges, rather than straight. Building a roll cage with the help of todays technology. Roll cage tools motorsport tools workshop equipment.
Click here for more info on bend tech software scroll to the bottom. Bendtech plate templates motorsports edition msp is a set of templates which includes common washers, tabs. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Bendtech perfect bending software solutions for tube. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the angle at which your roof meets the side of your car so that you can determine the angle that the tube will need to bend. Chromoly is an excellent choice for a roll cage due to a huge weight savings over mild steel and it will add value to the resale of the vehicle. Bendtech rct roll cage templates module trick tools. Software will provide cut length, bend locations, bend angles, and rotations for every parts you have designed. If your parts are simple 2d parts parts that lay flat when completed then ez will most likely do the trick. Understand that it must be tig welded if you want it to certify.
Each bend location is based from the end of the tube. To the best of my knowledge, this was the first program developed and written for this purpose. Tube bender msa roll cage tube bending services roll cages. Welcome to the official bendtech software webstore. Model 32 bender is the best tube bender on a budget. The bendtech range starts with ez2d for the occasional user making 2d parts, through ez3d to pro for a professional making multiple bends in different axis on motorcycle frames. Wrap it with some of that cheap pipe insulation and it is the same dia as roll cage tubing. We have several videos of how to bend tubing for projects like roll cages and hand railings. Tube bender m1 this is australias number 1 pipe tube bender for rollcage and chassis work, used by professional and hobby builders all over australia and new zealand. Bendtech ez is an entry level tube bending software for the home hobbyist.
Pipe master gauge tube roll cage bar fabrication 25mm excl. Ever since my college days when i worked on formula sae race car team and we built a small race car from scratch, and building the roll cage involved a tubing bender, ive wanted one. Cutoff allows extra material to be added at the end of the tube for cutting after bending. Convert your 105 heavy duty tube bender to an air over hydraulic unit with this kit. With the variety of roll cages to choose from, rct will be a valuable tool for your tube fabrication. Ez3d is also useful if you wont be fabricating multiple tube assemblies such as roll cages, bumpers, etc. Bendtech pro is ideal for customers with manual or simple hydraulic machines and has the ability to design and dimension tubular assemblies, calculate and model all bent parts, and aid in tube notching. Easy roll cage designing create your roll cage by simply inputting needed values and let rct help you visualize and verify your cage. The cut length and bend locations are automatically adjusted for. Entry level solution for the first time user that has basic 2d. Bendtech tube bending software makes the job fast, easy and accurate to within 0. We have several videos of how to bend tubing for projects like roll cages and hand.
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