TPT May 2007

T ube B ending, H ydroforming & E nd- Fo rming

Advanced bending technology for automotive and aerospace applications

Silfax, France, is a worldwide designer and manufacturer of tube and pipe forming and bending machines. With over 15 years of experience, the company provides a full range of products from standard to customised systems. These machines are valued in the automotive, aerospace, appliance and general industries. In particular, they are used in the production of tubular

components for exhaust, brake, air conditioning and fuel injection applications. The company manufactures machines and systems for tube forming with 3 to 37 axes. The Silfax range includes machines to bend tube and pipe from Ø 4.75mm up to 228mm. These patented bending and forming machines are often integrated into automated cells. In addition, the company provides machines for tube and pipe fabrication, from prototype parts to production cells. The machines are designed to meet the specifications of the automotive market (ground connections, structural parts, engine compartment pipe, fuel injection pipe, air conditioning pipe, ABS brake pipe, and exhaust pipe etc), and the aerospace market (structural or fluid transfer pipes).

fi The Silfax electric bender model SE127

› Particularly used for automotive and aerospace parts, Silfax bending machines can be integrated into automated cells

The company combines its specialised knowledge with that of software experts SEEB and Ulmo. The machines are designed using sophisticated development tools, including CAD and simulation tools.

Silfax – France Fax : +33 4 72 31 06 19 Email : info@silfax.com Website : www.silfax.com

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