Tube-Tec Bending

We provide full-service bending and rolling for a wide range of shapes and profiles, including:

• Pipe
• Round tube
• Square tube
• Rectangular tube
• Angle iron
• Bar
• Beam
• Channel
• Helical coils
• Compound curves
• Offset bends

All shaping is performed using cold-forming methods (no hot rolling), with equipment that includes CNC mandrel bending and CNC roll bending. This allows us to:

• Hold tight tolerances and repeatable bend geometry
• Produce both tight-radius bends and large-radius structural curves
• Support single prototypes through full production runs

Materials we process

Tube-Tec Bending works with a wide range of metals and alloys. Common materials include:

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum
• Titanium
• Copper and copper alloys (including brass and bronze)
• Inconel and other exotic alloys (for demanding aerospace and defense applications)

Process parameters and quality checks are tailored to each material to help preserve mechanical properties and surface finish.

Typical projects and applications

We supply bent and rolled components for a variety of structural and OEM applications, such as:

• Pedestrian bridges and walkways
• Architectural canopies, storefronts and facades
• Structural supports for commercial and municipal projects
• Art and public installation structures
• OEM components for equipment manufacturers

Representative project examples from our portfolio include:

• Rolled wide flange beams and structural tubes for pedestrian bridges over Buffalo Bayou in Houston
• Curved stainless steel pipe bends for an art installation at Texas Tech University
• Rolled angles and tubes for the Katy Mills Simon Center renovation
• Bent aluminum components for spacecraft seating applications
• 130-foot curved pipe supports for a Las Vegas screen installation
• Architectural tube bending for the Sage in the Galleria project

How we work with customers

Tube-Tec Bending typically supports projects from concept through delivery with a four-step approach:

1. Consultation and requirements review – Discuss project goals, geometry, tolerances, material specifications and quantities.
2. Design assistance and tooling – Review drawings, advise on bend feasibility, and design/build any required custom tooling.
3. Prototyping and production – Produce initial parts for validation, then run production using CNC mandrel bending and CNC roll bending as appropriate.
4. Inspection and delivery – Inspect bends for geometry, wall thickness and overall dimensional accuracy before shipping on the customer's schedule.

For projects where required tooling does not exist, we design and build proprietary tooling in-house.

Service area

Tube-Tec Bending is based in Houston, Texas, and serves customers across the United States, including structural steel fabricators, OEMs, contractors and architects in a wide range of industries.

Phone and fax

• Main phone: 713.264.0821
• Toll-free phone: 713.264.0821 (as listed on the website)
• Fax: 713.264.0827

When you call, you can request information about metal bending services, discuss a project or ask how to submit drawings for review.

How to request a quote

Prospective and existing customers can request a quote in the following ways:

• By phone: Call 713.264.0821 to discuss your project requirements and request an estimate.
• Online request forms: Use the "Request a Quote," "Ask a Question" or contact forms available on the Tube-Tec Bending website to send project details and drawings.

When requesting a quote, it is helpful to provide:

• Contact information (name, company, email and phone)
• Material type (for example: carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, copper/brass)
• Size and quantity
• Drawings, sketches or reference documents
• Any special tolerances, quality requirements or project notes

A Tube-Tec Bending team member will follow up using the contact information you provide to review your needs and discuss next steps.

Service area

Tube-Tec Bending is based in Houston, Texas, and serves customers across the United States in industries such as construction, structural steel fabrication, aerospace, petrochemical, food processing and other industrial markets.

Based on recent project work and long-term client relationships, Tube-Tec Bending serves, among others, the following markets:

• Structural steel fabrication
• Construction and commercial building
• Aerospace and defense
• Subsea and offshore industries
• Petrochemical and oil and gas
• Mining and petroleum
• Agricultural equipment
• Paper and pulp
• Fitness and exercise equipment
• Playground equipment
• Lawn and garden products
• Commercial and architectural lighting
• HVAC and refrigeration
• Food processing and sanitary process equipment
• Process equipment manufacturing
• Storage tank and vessel manufacturing
• County, state and municipal clients

Aerospace and defense

For aerospace and defense OEMs and contractors, Tube-Tec Bending provides:

• CNC mandrel bending and CNC roll bending for round, square and rectangular tube and structural profiles
• Cold-forming only (no hot rolling) to preserve the mechanical properties of aerospace-grade materials such as titanium, Inconel, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper alloys and exotic alloys
• Components for hydraulic and fuel line tubing, ducting and ventilation systems, structural airframe members, engine and exhaust components, and ground support or defense platform structures

All aerospace and defense work is supported by disciplined tooling setup, bend process control and inspection of bend angles, radii, wall thickness and overall geometry.

Food processing and sanitary applications

For food processing and agricultural processing clients, Tube-Tec Bending provides bent metal components used to move, process, store and disperse liquids, semisolids and solids. Typical uses include:

• Conveyors and frames
• Ovens, freezers and refrigerators
• Lighting supports
• Boilers, tanks and vessels
• Tubing, fittings and couplings

Projects commonly use corrosion-resistant, easy-to-clean materials such as stainless steel, along with carbon steel, aluminum, titanium and copper, depending on the specific application.

Petrochemical, oil and gas

For petrochemical facilities and offshore oil and gas platforms, Tube-Tec Bending supplies bent casing, piping, tubing and structural components designed to help safely convey hazardous gases and corrosive liquids around obstacles and elevation changes.

Capabilities for these markets include:

• Pipe, tube, angle, bar, beam and channel bending
• Structural, helical, compound and offset bending
• Support for precise bend geometry to help minimize leak points and system failures

Materials regularly used in these applications include carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium and copper.

Other structural and OEM applications

Beyond the specific sectors above, Tube-Tec Bending supports a variety of OEMs, fabricators and contractors who need reliable metal bending for:

• Bridges and pedestrian walkways
• Architectural canopies, facades and storefronts
• Public art installations
• Structural components for schools, dealerships and commercial buildings
• Custom OEM equipment frames and assemblies

Customers work with Tube-Tec Bending when projects require tight tolerances, complex geometries or large-scale curved structures that benefit from specialized bending expertise and custom tooling.

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