TubeWorks advanced tube bending software enhances manufacturing productivity, automates workflows, and seamlessly integrates with SOLIDWORKS. Discover its revolutionary impact on tube bending.
TubeWorks was born on the shop floor, created to solve the many challenges of tube bending head-on. It simplifies and automates the manufacturing process, cutting through inefficiencies and complexities. By combining practical shop-floor experience with advanced technology, TubeWorks empowers manufacturers to streamline operations, boost precision, and ramp up productivity.
Automate with TubeWorks
Effortlessly streamline tube bending processes using TubeWorks’ automation features. Import designs from formats like STEP, IGES, DWG, and DXF. Automate bend data extraction, tooling calibration, and stretch compensation. Manage all specifications efficiently with a centralized tooling log, ensuring seamless operations.
Optimize Your Operations
Achieve precise tube bending with TubeWorks’ optimization tools. Measure bend radii and wall thickness accurately, customize designs, and prepare tubes for laser cutting. Conduct feasibility studies, calculate over-bends, and generate comprehensive reports. Enhance efficiency and reduce setup times with these advanced capabilities.
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Master Specialized Tube Bending
Boost productivity and quality with TubeWorks’ modules designed for specialized operations. Integrate seamlessly with SOLIDWORKS to streamline workflows specific to structural analysis, freeform geometries, CMM measurement, and advanced machine simulation. Ensure dimensional accuracy and adapt to industry advancements for sustainable growth.
TubeWorks
PRO
Whether creating new tube designs or correcting existing ones, TubeWorks excels at automating model geometry creation, importing and processing multiple file formats for accurate quoting, and correcting poorly modeled geometries—all within a universal and user-friendly interface. Invest in TubeWorks Pro to streamline your tube bending processes and enhance productivity.
$3500
After the initial year, TubeWorks Pro subscription will renew at $700 per year. Continued use of the application and its features requires an active license.
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TubeWorks
For SOLIDWORKS
Experience the power of TubeWorks seamlessly integrated into SOLIDWORKS. Enjoy access to all TubeWorks PRO features directly within your SOLIDWORKS environment. Whether creating new tube designs or correcting existing ones, TubeWorks enhances productivity and simplifies tube bending processes with its robust SOLIDWORKS integration.
$3500
After the initial year, TubeWorks For SOLIDWORKS subscription will renew at $700 per year. Continued use of the application and its features requires an active license.
Specialize and Excel with TubeWorks Advanced Modules
Discover how our specialized module stacks build upon TubeWorks Pro and TubeWorks for SOLIDWORKS, focusing on key aspects of tube bending to automate and enhance your efficiency. Purchase of TubeWorks Pro or TubeWorks for SOLIDWORKS is required in order to add these modules. Streamline production and deliver finished products faster with specialized automation.
TubeWorks PRO | TubeWorks For SOLIDWORKS
Structural
The Structural module in TubeWorks automates analysis and conversion of 3D structural part files from Tekla and SDS2. It streamlines workflows, ensures accurate quoting, and boosts overall efficiency, allowing users to focus on production optimization and meeting project deadlines.
$3500
After the initial year, Structural Module subscription will renew at $700 per year. Continued use of the application and its features requires an active subscription.
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Freeform
The Freeform module in TubeWorks simplifies manufacturing by transforming complex 3D geometries into standard LRA data. It enables efficient production of unique designs without specialized equipment, streamlining workflows and enhancing innovation.
$3500
After the initial year, Freeform Module subscription will renew at $700 per year. Continued use of the application and its features requires an active subscription.
TubeWorks PRO
CMM
The CMM module in TubeWorks provides detailed measurement and analysis for bent tubes. It ensures accuracy, reduces rework, and maintains high-quality standards throughout production. By integrating this module, users streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency.
$7000
After the initial year, CMM Module subscription will renew at $1400 per year. Continued use of the application and its features requires an active subscription.
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Simulation
TubeWorks' machine simulation lets you visualize and validate tube bending processes virtually. It prevents errors, optimizes efficiency, and ensures smooth operations by identifying issues early. This feature reduces setup time and material waste, boosting manufacturing efficiency reliably.
$7000
After the initial year, Simulation Module subscription will renew at $1400 per year. Continued use of the application and its features requires an active subscription.
Feature | Pro | SolidWorks |
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STEP / IGES IMPORT TubeWorks can import files in step or igs formats. (TubeWorks will process many additional file formats). |
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OPEN DWG / DXF A convenient feature to enable viewing of dwg or dxf files and export as pdf. |
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MEASUREMENT TOOLS With a simple click, determine key metrics like bend radii, wall thickness, and total lengths. Click on an individual tube face and the corresponding vital information is displayed. |
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EXPORT PDFS Export bend data in a professional .pdf report to share part numbers, tube profiles, tube OD, units of measure, CLR, solid model image, and other essential information with your team. |
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BEND ON BEND SUPPORT Two curves of different radii with no straight separation are well tolerated inside the software. TubeWorks is capable handling bends where compound tooling would be used. |
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MANUAL BEND REPORT Produce an easy to read report containing stop positions, rotations, angles, direction of rotation. This makes bending on a manual machine as easy as following step by step instructions. Apply stretch compensation and display the corrected data. |
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EXTRACT BEND DATA Automatic extraction of all bend data including tube specs like CLR, bend radii plus full LRA and XYZ data. Lite edition pulls data with just one click, while the full edition can automatically pull data upon import. |
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CALIBRATE TOOLING The new TubeWorks tooling calibration feature applies corrected data in the design phase – when optimization matters most. Bend the tube according to instructions, record the result, and TubeWorks will automatically calculate spring-back and stretch. All the data is stored within the tooling log alongside the associated tools. |
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STRETCH COMPENSATION Selecting the material specification will automatically apply stretch compensation to the bend regions, calculate corrective bend data and developed tube length. |
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TOOLING LOG Record your Machines, Bend tooling, Material specifications and Test data into a centralized location. Allowing fast feedback of available tooling, corrective bend data and developed tube length. |
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OVER-BEND CALCULATIONS Selecting the material specification will automatically apply over-bend compensation to the bend regions and calculate corrective bend data. |
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FEASIBILITY STUDY Compare your imported model with what you’ve stored in your tooling log to assess if your bend is feasible with the tools you have on hand—an easy way to save time and money on tool resources. |
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DESIGN TUBE Design a new tube from scratch with no CAD experience necessary. Simply point and click to get precision lengths, angles, and rotations. |
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EXTEND CENTERLINE Extend the endpoints of your centreline for tubes with end manipulation. |
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SEND TO BENDER The highly versatile design exporter at the core of TubeWorks can send your creation directly to the bender as a .$$$, .SV or .S2B file. Alternatively a pdf report including LRA and XYZ can be created and values entered into the machine manually. |
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CHANGE BEND RADII Embrace complete design customization by changing any of your bend radii to match the dies you have in stock. Bend data adjustments are automatically recalculated. |
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UNBEND TUBE FOR LASER TubeWorks intelligently unbends tubes for laser cutting and automatically applies stretch compensation to the bend regions so the flattened tube is ready to cut. TubeWorks Add-In also unbends single bends and marks bend locations for alignment in post bending operations. |
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VERTICAL CUT PREPARATION FOR LASER With a single click, TubeWorks normalizes your cuts, notches, and holes for laser cutting applications without a 6th axis (head tilt). TubeWorks can also regenerate the centerline to the new, corrected placement. |
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CREATE FLAT PATTERN FOR 3-AXIS LASER TubeWorks Add-In creates flat patterns for a 3-axis laser which can be exported as a dwg or dxf file. |
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CREATE TUBE Create tube geometry by entering LRA or XYZ into an input table. Or import a $$$ file and TubeWorks does the rest! |
Feature | STRUCTURAL | FREEFORM | CMM | SIMULATION |
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EXPORT PDFS | ||||
CHANGE BEND RADII | ||||
Export supravision | ||||
Save project file | ||||
Combine bodies | ||||
Change start and end lengths | ||||
Manual mode | ||||
Push to Model tab |
Feature | STRUCTURAL | FREEFORM | CMM | SIMULATION |
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Automatic Centreline Creation | ||||
Global and regional smoothing | ||||
Split and fit arcs and lines | ||||
Split and Delete Extend | ||||
Auto split curve into arcs and lines | ||||
Compare curves | ||||
Compare deviation | ||||
Curvature combs |
Feature | STRUCTURAL | FREEFORM | CMM | SIMULATION |
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Quick Scan (Straights Only) | ||||
Full Scan | ||||
Export Points Cloud (.SWL, .TXT) | ||||
Create Centreline in Full Scan Mode | ||||
Export Centreline as STEP / IGS / OBC for Aicon | ||||
Compare to CAD | ||||
Export Deviation to Machine | ||||
Import Points Cloud File (.SWL and .txt) | ||||
Clean Points Cloud tools | ||||
Quick Radii Analysis | ||||
Save scan results against CAD |
Feature | STRUCTURAL | FREEFORM | CMM | SIMULATION |
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Direct Import of Bend Data, Machine and tooling from the Model | ||||
Centralised Tooling Log | ||||
Collision Detection | ||||
Add / Edit / Remove Individual machine movements | ||||
Seamless integration and workflow | ||||
Easy Tool Creation | ||||
Spacers to elevate tooling | ||||
Teach Mode | ||||
Analyse / Modify individual bend sequence / parameters | ||||
Supported Machines Manufacturers (Herber, Star, Amob) | ||||
Full Report including bend data, Tooling parameters and locations, machine movements | ||||
Reverse Bend Sequence | ||||
Reverse bend rotation |
Ready to transform
your tube bending
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Discover how TubeWorks delivers faster production, reduces waste, and enhances quality control, ensuring a rapid return on your investment. If you’re not satisfied, return the product within 30 days for a full refund.