Copper pipe bending PRO-RUNNER

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Overview
PRO-RUNNER is a CNC tube processing system fed from coil that performs straightening, calibrating, end-forming, mandrel bending and cutting in a single all-electric machine. It produces finished bent tubes directly from coil, removing intermediate handling and simplifying logistics.

Main capabilities

• Complete coil-to-part process: straightening, calibrating, end-forming, bending, drilling and orbital cutting
• Mandrel bending from coil (patented solution, patent no. EP2281643)
• Orbital end-of-bend cutting and mandrel re-calibration for burr-free, deformation-free edges
• Handles small radii and thin-walled tubes while maintaining high aesthetic quality of bends
• Continuous coil processing allows practically unlimited part length

Key benefits

• Increased productivity: cuts during bending (orbital cutter mounted on spindle), eliminating separate trimming steps
• Superior part quality: mandrel ensures burr-free, deformation-free cut edges and preserves tube geometry
• Autonomous operation: fully automated sequence — straighten, end-form, bend, cut and unload — for unattended production
• Energy efficient: all-electric architecture reduces energy consumption compared to traditional systems
• Low maintenance and high reliability: electric drives reduce mechanical wear for consistent precision

Programming & workflow

• Fast job setup: import part data from 3D CAD or enter geometric tube parameters
• VGPNext software automatically generates and executes machine programs; setup parameters are saved with the part program
• Simplified workflow for rapid production changeovers — from design to part with minimal operator intervention

Typical applications

• Automotive and motorcycle tubular components requiring mandrel bends and high visual quality
• Furniture and structural tubes where burr-free, deformation-free cut edges are required
• High-volume production where coil-to-part automation eliminates intermediate handling and storage

Technical specifications

• Maximum tube diameter (from coil): up to 28 mm
• Operations included: straightening, calibrating, end-forming, mandrel bending, drilling, orbital cutting
• Mandrel bending: patented solution for bending with mandrel from coil (patent EP2281643)
• End-of-bend cutting: orbital cutting mounted on the spindle — enables cutting at the bend and removes dedicated trimming operations
• Mandrel re-calibration cutting: mandrel passes inside the freshly cut section to re-calibrate edge diameter and remove deformation
• Machine architecture: fully electric system (reduced maintenance, low noise, lower energy consumption)
• Automation: autonomous coil-to-finished-part workflow (straighten → end-form → bend → cut → unload)
• Programming: supports 3D CAD import; VGPNext creates and runs machine programs; all setup parameters saved with part program
• Quality: designed for small radii and thin walls while maintaining aesthetic bends and repeatable accuracy