The Various Uses of Mandrel
Perhaps we all must have heard the name of mandrel. It is basically a small device that is placed inside a tube in order to prevent collapsing. It has a great use. There are various types of mandrels available in the market such as ball mandrel, plug mandrel, formed tip mandrel or close pitch mandrels. The process of bending by mandrel: It has been observed that mandrel plays a pivotal role in bending of tubes. It has been already known that mandrels usually prevent the tube from collapsing. Hence it is playing a great role. The main purpose of mandrel is to keep the tube from collapsing and wrinkling during the entire bending process. In case of an ideal bend there is no requirement of a mandrel. However, not all bending situations are ideal in every case. The three conditions mainly tighter bend radius, thinner-wall tubes, and exotic or harder-to-bend materials are mainly required by a mandrel for producing an acceptable and perfect bend. In these types of situations, there is p