Universal software
Utilize TubeWorks automated tube bending software to increase productivity across all of your bending machines.
Increase productivity
by over 2500%
Automate your workflow by instantly extracting manufacture and bend data, whether you are working with native SOLIDWORKS models, common IGES or Parasolid files. TubeWorks universal tube bending software simplifies the process by turning minutes into a few clicks of the mouse.
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3D Model Analysis
First part / right part production
In-depth precorrection of 3D part programs using bent tube characteristics to assist in first part / right part production.
Assemblies
Quickly process 3D assembly parts
Ability to process complete 3D part assembly files, as well as individual 3D part files.
CMM
Full part measurement and analysis
Full part tolerance analysis and laser scanner measurement of bent tubes to create an all-in-one-suite correction feedback loop during production runs.
Simulation
See your parts run in virtual simulation
Universal advanced machine and part simulation platform that can be used across multiple machine manufacturers.
Structural
Simplified processing of 3D part files
Analysis, processing, and conversion of structural format 3D part files such as Tekla and SdS2.
Freeform
Reverse engineering of any 3D part
Processing, manipulation, and creation of complex freeform 3D part geometries to ease the manufacturing process and the reverse engineering of parts.
Unbend Tube
Unbend any 3D tube part in seconds
Simplified unbending of bent tube 3D part programs to allow for file preparation on 2D and 3D tube lasers and plasma machines.
Start increasing
your productivity
today!
Once you start using TubeWorks you’ll realize the time and cost savings it can provide. If it does not meet your expectations receive a full refund on your investment.*
*License must be returned before 30 days after purchase for refund.
VIEWER
Intended for companies looking to view part files and determine key metrics. Export PDF report containing all essential bend data.
Watch Demo$575
$115 Annually for Version Upgrades, Support, and Maintenance
LITE
For companies looking to quickly extract, correct and compensate 3D part data. Apply calibrated data to your existing tooling database.
Watch Demo$1750
$350 Annually for Version Upgrades, Support, and Maintenance
TUBEWORKS PRO
Our most comprehensive software delivering "first part, right part". For companies looking to unbend tube for laser cuts and stretch compensation.
Watch Demo$3500
$700 Annually for Version Upgrades, Support, and Maintenance
SOLIDWORKS PLUGIN
Take SolidWorks to a new level with the entire TubeWorks feature set including the ability to design a new tube from scratch.
Watch Demo$3500
$700 Annually for Version Upgrades, Support, and Maintenance
STRUCTURAL
For companies looking to automate and simplify the process of analyzing, processing, and converting structural format 3D part files such as Tekla and SdS2.
Watch Demo$3500
$750 Annually for Version Upgrades, Support, and Maintenance
FREEFORM
For companies looking to ease the manufacturing process and the reverse engineer 3d parts. Freeform module assists with processing, manipulation, and creation of complex freeform 3D part geometries.
Watch Demo$3500
$750 Annually for Version Upgrades, Support, and Maintenance
CMM
For companies looking for full part measurement and analysis. CMM provides full part tolerance analysis and laser scanner measurement of bent tubes to create an all-in-one-suite correction feedback loop during production runs.
Watch Demo$7000
$1400 Annually for Version Upgrades, Support, and Maintenance
SIMULATION
For companies looking to see your parts run in virtual simulation. Universal advanced machine and part simulation platform that can be used across multiple machine manufacturers.
Watch Demo$7000
$1400 Annually for Version Upgrades, Support, and Maintenance
Feature | Viewer | Lite | Pro | SolidWorks |
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STEP / IGES IMPORT TubeWorks can import files in step or igs formats. (TubeWorks Add-In 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 |