What machine is needed...?

[TAftonomos]

Hello everyone! I've got a metal working question I need answered, and since I've moved and am in a new area, I no longer have anyone local to go to...

I'm duplicating an aluminum subframe on a motorcycle.

I need the ability to bend .750" aluminum tube (.125" wall) without kinking it. Max bend is around 30 deg, and the bends can be very gradual.

I also need the ability to bend .125" aluminum brackets. The brackets are 5-6" in length. The bends are to stiffen then flat pieces before they are welded inbetween the tubes for stiffening.

Finally, I need to be able to make small brackets in the shape _/--\_ (flattened "U"?) for dzus fastening, out of .0625" material.

JD squared or pro-tools bender?

Will one of the cheapy benders/brakes work for me? http://cgi.ebay.com/Small-Sheet-Meta...QQcmdZViewItem


Any ideas, suggestions, etc would be greatly appriciated. The brackets have not been cut yet, but I plan to have them water-jetted.

Speaking of water jet, anyone know a good place in the Atlanta GA area?

Thanks again, GREAT forum you all have here.

[panozeng]

Hello - it does sound like a jd2 bender will work for your tubing needs. Another option is a tube bending shop I know of in the Atlanta area - mine. Pm me if you'd like to have the tubes bent...

[TAftonomos]

Originally Posted by panozeng Hello - it does sound like a jd2 bender will work for your tubing needs. Another option is a tube bending shop I know of in the Atlanta area - mine. Pm me if you'd like to have the tubes bent...

You sir have PM