Tube End Forming Services

Eagle offers precision tube end forming services tailored to meet a wide range of custom tubing specifications. Our expertise in precision tube flaring, tube end reduction and custom tube end shaping has become an integral part of our daily precision machining operations. Over the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to refining our tube end forming techniques, designing specialized tools and procedures to ensure consistent repeatable results and the perfect alignment of flared and end-reduced tubes.

For applications requiring precision closed-end tube forming, we employ a meticulous process of spinning and welding tube ends shut , accommodating various end configurations, including round, flat, or pointed end configurations. Additionally, our capabilities extend to flaring and flanging, where we can shape the end of the tube into conical or spherical forms, facilitating seamless connections with other components.Whether it’s for enhancing fluid flow or ensuring structural integrity, flaring and flanging offer a reliable solution for achieving precision in component integration.

ADVANTAGES to end forming tubes

  • Enhanced tube strength for improved structural reliability
  • Improved connectivity for easier assembly and tighter system integration
  • Superior sealing capabilities for leak-proof performance
  • Optimized fluid and gas flow by minimizing internal turbulence
  • Reduced vibration and system noise, ideal for noise sensitive environments
  • High customization, enabling tailored end-form geometries for specific design requirements
  • Enhanced durability and long service life
  • Lower maintenance requirements, improving overall cost-effectiveness
  • Sustainable manufacturing benefits through efficient processes and reduced waste
  • Fully tested finished tubes to ensure no porosity or leakage
  • Leak-free performance, essential for applications requiring strict fluid or gas containment

Eagle Stainless is proud to supply cut-to-length and precision stainless steel tubing from our Massachusetts facility to customers nationwide. Ready to learn what we can do for you? Request a quote today!

What are the common applications for precision closed-end tubes?

Precision closed-end tubes are used in a wide range of applications where reliable containment and structural integrity are essential. Common applications include pressure vessels, hydraulic systems, medical devices, automotive components, and any application requiring a fully sealed tube for fluid, gas or pressure retention.  These precision-formed closed-end tubes ensure durablity, leak proof performance and long-term operational reliability in crticial systems.

Read about the advantages to end forming your stainless steel tubing here

Specifications

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Alloy
T304 Stainless Steel~~
T304L Stainless Steel~~
T303 Stainless Steel~~
T316 Stainless Steel~~
T316L Stainless Steel~~
T321 Stainless Steel
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End Tube Configurations
Beading~~
Conical Flare~~
End Expansion w/ Transition~~
End Reduction w/ Transition~~
Flat Closed End~~
Pointed Closed End~~
Spherical Closed End
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Secondary Operations

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Welding & Brazing, Assembly
“Welding brazing or soldering of standards or custom-made components to customer drawings or specifications are performed on state-of-the-art equipment including computer-controlled, laser machining centers”,”Assembly of multiple parts to achieve a single component can be accomplished by various methods such as welding, threading, epoxy, etc. Eagle works to exact customer specifications, as well as the recommendations of our engineering experts, to achieve the lowest costs and the highest quality”

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Equipment/Processes

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Capabilities
Bending / Coiling~~Flaring / Flanging~~EDM (wire and ram type)~~CNC Screw Machine~~Sand / Grit Blasting~~Bulging~~Nothing / Slotting~~Assembly~~Re-drawing~~End Forming~~Swaging~~Centerless Grinding~~Welding / Brazing~~Laser Welding,Laser Cutting~~Laser Notching~~Laser Etching~~Electropolishing~~Passivation~~Annealing~~Radius End Closures~~Spherical Pointed or Flat End Closures~~General Machining~~Drilling / Reaming~~Deburring~~Honing~~Bevel Cutting~~Threading
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