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Alubend USA Adds Advanced Structural Stretch Forming to Its Aluminum Bending Capability

News  Woodstock, Illinois  3rd June 2026 Louis

Seven-axis forming with automatic yield detection now available to curtain wall, facade, and architectural contractors across the United States from Woodstock, Illinois.

Alubend USA has taken delivery of one of the most advanced structural stretch forming machines in the United States, further strengthening its position as a specialist precision aluminum bending partner for the curtain wall, facade, glazing, and architectural industries.

The new stretch former is now operational at Alubend USA’s facility in Woodstock, Illinois, and is available for project inquiries across North America. The machine is capable of forming aluminum profiles up to 20 inches wide with curved lengths up to 20 feet, featuring advanced automatic yield detection technology and seven-axis forming capability, including controlled torsional twisting. Complex architectural profiles can be formed while maintaining exceptional flatness, accuracy, and surface quality.

The machine has been specifically developed for demanding curtain wall, facade, glazing, and architectural applications where profile consistency, tight tolerances, and visual quality are critical.

Machine Capability

The stretch former provides access to advanced forming technology for complex aluminum profiles. Key capabilities include:

Capability	Detail
Forming Range	Profiles up to 20 inches wide, with curved lengths up to 20 feet
Seven-Axis Forming	Multi-axis profile manipulation including controlled torsional twisting for complex architectural geometries
Automatic Yield Detection	Advanced yield detection technology supports consistent, repeatable results across production runs
Surface and Geometry Quality	Consistent surface quality and geometry control maintained throughout forming
Alloys	Common architectural alloys and facade profiles. New or custom sections reviewed on a project basis
Reporting	PPAP and FMEA reporting available. AAMA-compliant surface finishing

“The addition of advanced structural stretch forming significantly expands the range of aluminum profiles we can process in the United States. The investment allows us to support architects, facade contractors, and glazing specialists working on increasingly complex curved building designs while maintaining the quality and repeatability required for production projects.”

Craig Barnshaw, CEO, Alubend USA

Industry Applications

Potential applications for the new capability include curved curtain wall systems, architectural facade elements, glazing components, and other projects requiring precise forming of complex aluminum profiles across North America.

About Alubend

Alubend USA is a precision aluminum profile bending and forming specialist operating from a purpose built facility in Woodstock, Illinois. The company provides engineering led bending, twisting, and stretch forming services for curtain wall, facade, glazing, and architectural contractors across the United States. Alubend combines advanced machine capability with engineering led process control to deliver consistent results on complex and time sensitive projects.

The stretch former complements Alubend USAs existing CNC bending and twisting capability, providing project teams with access to a broad and well equipped specialist bending operation from a single U.S. based partner.