Product code: FMAEFTBO

Title: e-Fab: Introduction to Tube and Pipe Bending Operations

Instructor: Steve Benson

Format: E-Learning course

Take the guesswork out of tube and pipe bending!

The Introduction to Tube and Pipe Bending Operations e-Fab course is an interactive online training course designed for both beginners and experienced operators. This course introduces the principles behind bending and provides an in-depth look at the rotary draw bending methods. Get the training when and where you need it!

About the Course

Whether you're bending your first tube or simply want to improve the bend quality of your tube or pipe, the Introduction to Tube and Pipe Bending Operations will advance your knowledge. Beginners will learn about the mechanical properties of metal that make bending possible, usage and setup procedures for each tool used in the rotary draw bending method, and how to recognize and correct common bend defects. Experienced operators can refresh their bending knowledge and learn new ways to troubleshoot defects.

The Introduction to Tube and Pipe Bending Operations consists of seven modules that cover the topics of an introduction to tubes, the bending process, tooling functions, tool mounting & setup, bend quality, adding a mandrel, and adding the final tool to the process. The content of each module is delivered using a combination of audio instruction, diagrams, photographs, flash videos, simulations, case studies, interactive games, and review questions to address a variety of learning styles.

This course is designed for:

• Anyone new to the industry seeking to increase their knowledge of tube bending operations
• Industry professionals looking to update their knowledge and review best practices

Sessions for e-Fab:  Introduction to Tube Bending Operations

Module 1:  Introduction to tubes and pipes

• Introduction to the bending process
• What is a tube?
• Fundamentals of steel tubes and pipes

Module 2:  Introduction to bending

• Safety regulations
• Common bending methods
• Rotary draw bending

Module 3:  Tooling functions

• The bend die
• The clamp die
• The pressure die

Module 4:  Tool mounting & setup

• Tool mounting and setup
• Basic troubleshooting

Module 5:  Bend quality

• Introduction to bend quality
• Common bend defects
• Basic troubleshooting

Module 6:  Adding tools

• What is a mandrel?
• Adding a mandrel
• Types of mandrels
• Basic troubleshooting

Module 7:  Adding the final tool

• What is a wiper die?
• Adding a wiper die
• Basic troubleshooting

Anytime, anyplace online learning

• Understand the principles behind bending
• Properly use and setup each tool used in the rotary draw bend method
• Recognize and correct common bend defects

The e-Fab format combines the elements of traditional live seminars with the accessibility and flexibility of online learning. Each course is available online 24/7, 365 days a year, enabling you to choose when and where you want to learn. You can complete the course from your office, home, or on-the-road. All you need is an internet connection.

Course Access

Order now. Upon purchase, you'll be emailed your login instructions to Topclass, FMA’s online learning platform. Your registration gives you access to the course until you complete it. You can complete it all in one sitting or each lesson individually until the entire course has been completed. Once you have completed the course, you will be able to download your certificate of course completion.