Aerospace Tube Bending Machines from Langbow

At Langbow, we supply precision aerospace tube bending machines for the most demanding applications. With decades of experience and cutting-edge CNC technology, our machines produce high-quality, reliable tube and pipe bends that meet the stringent standards of the aerospace industry. Whether your team needs to produce complex multi-plane bends or tight-radius geometries in-house, we have a machine to match your exact specifications.

Types of Aerospace Tube Bending Machinery We Offer

Auto Series

The SOCO Auto Series is a range of CNC tube benders, with capacity up to Ø88.9mm. Equipped with 2 electric axis and NC Hydraulic Bending.

TB Series

Chosen for its unparalleled productivity, the SOCO TB Series of compression tube bender is able to make 2 bends x 1-3 tubes simultaneously.

All Electric Series (L&R)

The SOCO All Electric Left & Right Series, combines Draw + Roll + Dual Direction Bending Way technology. This line is especially suitable for complex parts and shapes, such as automotive exhaust pipe, health care and fitness equipment.

NC Series

The SOCO NC Series of tube benders are equipped with NC (numeric control) unit with a touch screen interface. It combines easy to use operation with high bending accuracy and cost effectiveness.

A&V Series

Equipped with 3-4 electric CNC axes, multiple bending stacks and the unique DGT technology, this line of SOCO tube benders can offer one of the highest performance solutions available in the market.

Oil Tube Master

The SOCO SB-Oil Tube Master is a dedicated CNC Brake Line Bender, designed for small tubing, especially bundy tubes and hydraulic lines.

Booster Series

SOCO introduces the most advanced and complete line of booster benders for the automotive industry. With machines ranging from Ø63.5 – 168mm.

6B Series

With models that extend up to Ø169mm capacity, the SOCO CNC 6B series tube bender brings the optimal tube bending power and accuracy solutions for the automotive, trucking, buses, boiler, ship building and other heavy industries.

Please get in touch with us today. You can call us at 01889 575 380, email us at sales@langbow.com or fill out our online enquiry. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you find the right aerospace tube bending machine for your production needs.

Why Choose Langbow for Aerospace Tube Bending Machinery?

Precision and Accuracy: Our machines use advanced CNC mandrel bending technology to achieve tight tolerances and consistent quality, producing complex shapes with minimal distortion, even in the toughest materials.

Material Capability: Our machines are built to handle a wide range of aerospace-grade materials, including stainless steel, titanium, aluminium, and Inconel, without compromising material integrity, strength or performance.

Compliance and Certification: Langbow’s machines are manufactured by SOCO International to meet the standards aerospace manufacturers require, helping our customers maintain compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 processes in their own production.

Tailored Specification: Every aerospace project comes with unique challenges. We work closely with customers to specify the right machine configuration for their needs, from low-volume prototyping to full production runs.

Machine Capabilities

  1. Tube Sizes: Our machines bend tubes across a wide range of outer diameters, from small, precise tubing up to larger diameters.
  2. Complex Bending: Our CNC mandrel bending machines enable precise, multi-plane bends and complex configurations to meet the intricate designs often required in aerospace applications.
  3. Tight Radius Bending: Our machines are built for tight-radius bends that maintain tube integrity without wrinkling or flattening, crucial for aerodynamic and fuel-efficient designs.
  4. End Forming & Finishing: Alongside our bending machines, Langbow also supplies tube end forming and finishing equipment, covering swaging, flaring and beading, to support your complete part specification.

Applications in Aerospace

Our tube bending machines are used by manufacturers to produce components for various aerospace applications, including:

  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Fuel and Oil Lines
  • Air Conditioning Ducts
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Structural Components

We understand the critical importance of these systems in aircraft performance and safety, which is why our machines are built to help your team deliver parts that perform flawlessly under extreme conditions.

Partner with Langbow for Aerospace Tube Bending Machinery

With a commitment to precision, quality, and reliable supply, Langbow is your trusted partner for aerospace tube bending machinery. Our team is dedicated to helping you choose, install and maintain the right equipment to support your production timelines and goals.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist with your aerospace tube bending machinery needs.

Popular FAQs on Aerospace Tube Bending Machinery

Why does aerospace manufacturing rely on tube bending machines?

Aerospace manufacturers use CNC tube bending machines to produce precise, lightweight and durable tube components for critical systems such as hydraulics and fuel lines, with the repeatability and tolerance control that manual methods can’t achieve.

What sets aerospace tube bending machines apart from general-purpose bending equipment?

Aerospace applications demand extreme precision, the ability to bend high-strength and exotic materials such as titanium and Inconel, and consistent adherence to strict industry tolerances, all of which require purpose-specified CNC mandrel bending machines rather than general fabrication equipment.

How do CNC mandrel tube bending machines maintain precision?

CNC mandrel bending technology supports the tube from the inside during the bend, preventing wrinkling, flattening or distortion, and ensures every bend is repeatable to tight tolerances across a production run.CNC mandrel bending technology supports the tube from the inside during the bend, preventing wrinkling, flattening or distortion, and ensures every bend is repeatable to tight tolerances across a production run.

Do Langbow's tube bending machines support aerospace quality standards?

Yes, our machines are built to help manufacturers meet the demands of AS9100 and ISO 9001 production environments, supporting the consistency and traceability aerospace quality systems require.

5 year Warranty

On New Machines

Langbow offers an exclusive & unique 5-year warranty on all new tube machines as a result our service is unrivalledin the industry.

Annual Servicing

As Standard

As part of our sales conditions, we offer annual servicing by highly experienced engineers as standard. Our service plans are designed to keep your tube machines running.

Global Manufacturer

SOCO International

Langbow has been partnered with SOCO for 19 years. We’ve gone from strength to strength. SOCO tube machines are of high quality & solid build.

Call-Out Assistance

Experienced Engineers

If you have any issues with your tube machine our engineers are available for a call out to get you back on your feet.

Tube Bending Machinery from Langbow

Contact Us

Langbow Ltd
Towers Plaza,
Wheelhouse Rd,
Rugeley
WS15 1UW

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