Straight 20x13mm oval aluminum tube held beside a bent U-handle
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Aluminum Oval Tube U-Handle Bending Machine | 20x13mm

Watch a rotary die bend 20x13mm oval aluminum tube into U-shaped pull handles, producing clean bends and matching handles batch after batch.

Key Specifications

Materials
20x13mm oval aluminum tube

Key Features

  • Bends 20x13mm oval aluminum tube into U-handles
  • Rotary die forms clean bends without flattening
  • Oval section stays true through the bend
  • Manual feed - simple, low-training operation
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How Is Oval Aluminum Tube Bent Into U-Handles Without Flattening?

Short answer: On a rotary wrap-around die sized for the oval section. This video shows a handle bending machine forming U-shaped pull handles from 20x13mm oval aluminum tube, keeping the section true and producing matching handles batch after batch.

What the Video Demonstrates

StageEquipmentResult
FeedManual tube insertionCorrect bend position
FormRotary wrap-around dieClean bend, section stays true
RepeatHandles on the tableIdentical handles per batch

Key Applications

  • Oval aluminum U-handles for cabinets and drawers
  • Door and enclosure handles from oval tube
  • Hardware shops replacing slow hand bending
  • Runs needing clean bends on oval profile

Rotary Bending vs. Press Bending for Oval Tube

CriterionPress bendingRotary wrap-around bending
Oval sectionRisks flatteningStays true
Bend radiusCan creaseSmooth, even
Surface marksCommonMinimal
ConsistencyVariesRepeatable geometry

FAQ

What stock does this machine bend? 20x13mm oval aluminum tube; the die can be matched to other profiles and sizes on request.

Does the oval tube flatten when bent? No - the wrap-around rotary die supports the section so it bends without flattening.

Is the machine easy to run? Yes - feed the tube and trigger the bend, so new operators reach full speed quickly.

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