Pipe & Tube Bending
McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. is experienced in both simple and complex bends. Additionally, we offer; Forming, Flaring, Welding and Plating, in Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper and Aluminum. Whether a single prototype or production bends, our commitment is to accuracy and quality.
Tube Bending Capabilities
- Round Tube: 1/8" to 2.0" O.D. NOTE: Aluminum tube, pipe, and rigid copper should be annealed for bending.
- Square Tube: 5/8", 3/4" 1.0" with limited dies
- Solid Bar: 1/8" to 1.062 O.D. NOTE: Angle Iron – Limited dies. Consult tube bending department.
- Rectangle Shapes: We have tooling for ¾" x .065 and bent the hard way
- Pipe Threading: 1/8" to 2.0" pipe. Prototype and Production runs
- Pipe Bending: 1/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1.0" NOTE: We can have dies made up to 1 ¼" pipe.
- NOTE: We do not have tooling for the automotive industries, which are: 1 7/8, 1 5/8, 1 3/8 outside diameters.
| Tube Size | Bend Radius |
|---|---|
| 1/8" | 1/2", 1/4" |
| 3/16" | 7/16" |
| 1/4" | 1/2", 7/16", 9/16",15/16", 1", 1 1/16", 1 1/4", 2" |
| 5/16" | 1", 1 1/4" |
| 3/8" | 3/4", 15/16", 1 1/4", 4" |
| 1/2" | 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2 3/8" |
| 5/8" | 3/4", 1", 1 3/16", 1 11/16", 1 7/8" |
| 3/4" | 1 1/2", 1 7/8", 2 1/8", 2 1/4", 2 1/2", 2 11/16", 3", 3 1/2", 5", 7 3/4", 9 1/8" |
| 3/16" | 7/16" |
| 7/8" | 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 7/8", 1 15/16", 2 1/2", 3 3/8", 3 5/8", 4" (7/8" solid) |
| 1" | 1 3/8", 1 3/4", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4 1/2", 6 3/4" |
| 1 1/4" | 3", 3 1/4", 3 3/4', 4 1/2" |
| 1 1/2" | 3", 3 3/4", 5", 6" |
| 1 3/4" | 7" |
| 1 5/8" | 3", 11/16" |
| 2" | 6", 8" (NOTE: Annealed recommended) |
Other Capabilities
- Flaring:
Flare: 37.5deg JIC Flare 3/16" – 2" O.D.
Flare: 45 deg JIC Flare 3/16" – 1" O.D. - Welding:
MIG
TIG
Plasma Cutting
ASME B31.1 Certified
Custom made hose end fittings
Custom Manifolds
Tube Bending Examples
Custom Manifolds

1"Square Tube. Golf ball scoop

Railings
3/4" Square Tube

Augusta Helicopter
Lawn Chair
Cobra GT Seat Frame

Racking

Parts Cleaner

Coolant Pipe

Seat Frame

Picnic Tables

Office Furniture

Copper Question Mark

Bent The Hard way

Bent The Easy way

Serpentine
Suction Tubes

Square Bends

"W" Shape Table Legs

7/8" Copper Bent & Flared

1 1/2" Heavy Wall Bend

Glockenspiel Instrument
Complete Circles

Aircraft Support Hanger





