Bend Quality 101: Die Profiles, Ratios, Diagnosis, and MORE

There's a lot of discussion out there about bend quality across different tube benders, so we wanted to make this video to help explain all of the different factors that contribute to the quality of your bend. Topics discussed include wall thickness ratios, die radius ratios (or D ratios for short), die profiles, and some of the different ways you can improve the bend quality on your Rogue Fab tubing bender. Let us know in the comments if you learned something from this video, and if you have any questions that didn't get answered, ask them so we can answer them for you!
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[@black_sheep_fab9411]

This was quite possibly the most informative tube bending video I've ever watched. Great work

[@RogueFabrication]

Thanks for watching!

[@JPSTREETPERFORMANCE]

This is excellent. Cannot wait to swing purchasing the roll-cage builders package for the KZbin channel as we progress into the Metal Fabrication world.

[@RogueFabrication]

Looking forward to it!

[@Marcus_Woodard]

Great video! I definitely learned a few things.

[@RogueFabrication]

Awesome! Thank you, Chris! We're actively filming more project content as well :) stay tuned! -Joe

[@RonTaylormachineandfabrication]

i just wish all this computer would have been around when i start building car your video are great this old guy has learn a lot of short cut from you guy thank you

[@RogueFabrication]

Our goal is to educate, we're glad you could learn something!

[@thedude6650]

When are the new TWR pressure block dies going to be sent out to the customers who purchased the TWR before they were available? TWR is an amazing addition to your benders btw

[@RogueFabrication]

Place an order for anything, put in the notes which size you want to upgrade. We'll send it out with your order at no additional charge. Or give us a call, you can pay shipping and we'll still send you one for no additional charge. This deal is for ANYONE who has bought a thin wall roller! -Joe

[@danielbuck]

would a thin wall support die for your 6" radius die using 1.75" .120 wall DOM Steel make a noticeable difference in visual deformation? I'm getting roughly 7% currently

[@RogueFabrication]

It makes a measurable improvement, but it is nothing like a mandrel. You're getting 7% and a mandrel on that application will be about 1%. I would estimate the thin wall roller to be closer to the 7 than the 1. If you want an exact number, e mail us and we can test it for you. Thank you for the comment/question. That is super relevant. -Joe

[@danielbuck]

@@RogueFabrication Thank you Joe, I will email! And great video :)

[@RogueFabrication]

Super glad you like it@@danielbuck ! I will try to circle back here and fill out the % for anyone else reading this once we're done. Feel free to ask again (to anyone else who wants to know if we forget). -Joe

[@salesroguefab6034]

I just ran some 1.75" x .120 on a 6" Radius with the new TWR friction die. Deformation measured out at 5% -Collin

[@danielbuck]

@@salesroguefab6034 Thanks for testing that Collin! Is there much visual difference between 5% with the TWR die and 7% without? I would love to see a photo or video comparison of the two!

[@rogerharris118]

Can I buy the the bender clamps 🗜️ on the cart behind joe? The black ones

[@RogueFabrication]

Yes you can! Email us at [e-mail] to get a price. Thanks!

[@Chainwrangler001]

Triangularized tube bender?... You guys may have hit upon something. I can see some intake/exhaust manifolders that would pay extra for that coolness....Just saying.... opportunity knocks. Cycle frames?!🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Le10White]

Trouble is my Superflow says the triangle is clocked the wrong way.

[@RogueFabrication]

If enough people ask for it we'll have no choice but to make it...