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Tube B ending & E ndforming T echnology
into semi-automatic systems for working
in series – useful in applications that
involve curving of plates, pipe or tubing.
The presses easily adapt to insertion
into automatic processes and can be
connected to an NC feeding system
for series bending with keyboard
programming.
The P400 is part of a range of Apollo
presses that are capable of bending,
stamping, and forming.
Apollo Srl – Italy
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use of emission force. The drives are
protected by gaskets from dust, dross
and slag.
The press has a 250mm stroke and
3 speeds – 15mm/sec, 55mm/sec,
and 70mm/sec – which can be
selected by means of a very simple
communicator. The bases are
thermo-dynamically stabilised
so as to prevent deformation
or interruption by the drive-
group. The changing of the
tools takes only a few seconds
due to a coupling system
composed of
three helicoidal pins.
Apollo produces four
different models of
presses, with differing
tonnage potential
(17, 32, 40, 62), all of
which may be acquired
ready for delivery. The
company also provides
a complete range of
tools that are available
from storage for
customers.
If equipped with Speedy,
the press can transform
Apollo Srl, Italy, has launched the P400
universal multifunction horizontal press
that is capable of bending, stamping,
and forming. Available with numerous
accessories, the precise and versatile press
can curve and straighten pipe or plates.
The P400, which has a multi-purpose
capability in the field of mechanical
engineering, is classed as universal
because of a very simple tool change.
The P400 is an oleo-dynamic machine,
with the cylinder positioned on the same
axis as the tools, thus allowing for full
 The P400 is capable of bending, stamping and forming
 P400 universal multifunction horizontal press
P400 universal multifunction horizontal press
tubing, round or square, can be easily
formed with simple elliptical or square
form inserts.
The tube does not rotate around the form
tools, as in conventional systems, and
instead rotates around the tube. This allows
3 dimensional compound forming not
previously available to the designer without
a secondary device.
OMCG’s cutoff is of the rotary type thus
reducing scrap required for the clamping
die on conventional tube benders. OMCG
tube systems handle a wide range from
3mm to 12.7mm tubing. All systems come
with guarding as standard.
OMCG auxiliary units allow flaring,
expanding, reducing, collaring, swaging
and beading to be easily accomplished in
line.
OMCG North America – USA
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screen for shape approval prior to initiating
the bend cycle. The machine straightens
the coil as it feeds into the forming head.
It is possible to range from a 90º bend to
a large generated radius, while achieving
right and left hand bends on the same
part without setups. Steel and copper
OMCG is the manufacturer of tube forming
systems that are based on tube coils to
allow longer runs. This method eliminates
the handling of straight bars and reduces
operation attention.
The tube profile is easily entered into the
machine’s computer with 3D visual on the
Forming systems based on tube coils
 Muffler hanger tube, bent using OMCG forming systems