How to make these pipes?

[SuperMatty]

Could someone recommend a method of making these pipes? They're 1-1/4" OD aluminum pipe (1-1/8" ID). I would like them to be a single piece; not cut and welded.






Thanks,



Matt

[Samckitt]

What are they for?

[SuperMatty]

Cooling system in a vehicle.

[parsonsj]

Sure ... get a structural tubing bender, and the right mandrels. If you are making them from aluminum tube, be sure they are fully annealed. The tube lips on the end can be rolled with a tube bead roller.

jp

[SuperMatty]

Is that something I can purchase for less than $1000?

[MrQuick]

doubtful, I don't think the pack with sand trick will work either.

[parsonsj]

Is that something I can purchase for less than $1000?

Maybe ... but mine cost $2200 with a pair of mandrels.

[SuperMatty]

So there's no way these pipes could be made with a rotary draw bender, like the model 3, for example?

[Camaro Zach]

Yes you can do them with the model 3 and for less than a thousand dollars. The only problem you might run into is the bends being close together on the one piece but it shouldn't be a problem.

Where do you live? i have the jd2 model 3 and a 1 1/4" die you can use if you are close.

[Bigblue73]

We use a conduit bender - Contact a local industrial electrical contractor.