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How much would a tool that can bend a 4" metal tube (thin walled) cost approximately?
Generally speaking how much would the cheapest machine cost that could bend something like a 3" or 4" pipe/tube. I have seen units as low as $250 that can bend up 2.5" pipe manually. I have also seen units that can bend 12" pipe and they can cost like 10 grand. I need to bend 3" - 4" steel and/or aluminum tubes.They will be pretty much as thin walled as i can find them. I will be using these tube for air intakes for cars, i just need an idea of what it might. Also i noticed that there are a variety of different types of benders, so any advice on which type would be best, would be extremely helpful, Thanks.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
If you are bending thin walled tubing you will need a Mandrel Tube Bender for the best performance. These machines are pricey but you also get what you pay for. If you go cheap on a bender then you will get cheap parts for your auto's. This is a good site for a great Mandrel Bender.
- ec1177Lv 51 decade ago
For that size tubing you will need a hydraulic bender. If you are just doing one job you may be able to rent one but even with a bender there is considerable skill required. You should check out a couple of larger electrical contractor company's who do electrical construction and they may be able to bend the pipe you need. They probably will supply the tubing also.
