3D Curved Sections
Alubend has proudly supplied 3D Curved Sections that included machined and welded parts for the most complex bending project the world has seen to date. The huge three dimensional formed twisted profiles were formed on a bespoke machine for the project. The main section rib weighing in at over 55kg/m is possibly one of the heaviest extruded profiles ever curved. To form this in both axes and twist over the length was something that seemed to be unachievable.
Alubend worked to develop the bending system and controls. A process taking hundreds of hours of engineering analysis to even produce the first bend. Coupled with the large bend was a second profile, a channel change that had to match the three dimensional curves of the main rib. Associate director of Alubend described matching the two bends in a 3D twisted form was ‘the closest to impossible you could find’.
3d curved aluminium extrusion profile section bending service.
See our page on 3D bending for more information on our 3D aluminium extrusion bending service here : https://www.alubend.com/three-dimensional-aluminium-extrusion-profile-bending/
What is important when specifying or using a 3D curved aluminium extrusion in your building or automotive structure? Working with Alubend to assist with the design of the original straight profile. Indeed, small changes to the profile can mean the difference between success and failure. Or costly secondary processes to rectify the section.
Our team are dedicated to supplying the best possible service to our customers through our full range of services. These include:
- Premium Aluminium Bending Services
- Coded & Certified In-house Welding
- 3 and 5-Axis Machining Centres
- High Capacity Heat Treatment Oven
- CMM 3D Scanning, Probing and Reporting
- As well as a number of Additional In House Services
Get in touch to find out what we can do for you.
