Joining, Forming & Expanding
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Finn-Power machines are known worldwide in the production of hydraulic hose assemblies. More than a third of our crimping machines serve other industries – from tube and pipe manufacturing to automotive, electrical, and construction. Wherever materials are joined, formed, or pipes expanded and calibrated, our technology ensures the same reliability, repeatability, and quality that have defined Finn-Power for decades.
Joining
What is joining?
Joining is a process in which two materials are connected by compression. Finn-Power crimping machines apply a radial crimp to the part, causing the materials to bond securely together.
The joining process can also involve shaping or forming the part at the same time.
What can be joined with a Finn-Power crimper?
The range of joining applications is nearly limitless. Beyond securing fittings to hoses and tubes, our crimping machines can be used to attach sleeves to rope ends, handles to shovel shafts, and much more.
Simply put — whenever metal needs to be joined with metal, wood, rubber, plastic, fiberglass, or composite materials, Finn-Power crimping machines provide the perfect solution.
BENEFITS OF JOINING WITH RADIAL CRIMPING
Radial crimping with Finn-Power machines provides an efficient, easy, reliable, and fast way to join materials. Connecting components through radial joining often replaces traditional production techniques such as welding, bolting, or riveting. In contrast to these processes, crimping is simpler and more cost-effective: there is no need to purchase or store fasteners, and the amount of welding required is significantly reduced.
Fewer welds mean savings in both time and cost — while eliminating additional steps such as weld seam inspection. The result is a faster, more streamlined production process.
Forming
What is forming?
Forming is a process in which the shape of a part is modified to achieve the desired form. With Finn-Power crimping machines, forming is performed through compression. Joining of materials can also be performed as part of the forming process.
What can be formed with a Finn-Power crimper?
By manipulating the material, it is possible to create features such as slip-fit and telescopic structures, reductions, and hexagonal or square shapes.
Among the many possible end products are water valve keys, fire escape ladders, tent poles, rock bolts, and exhaust pipes. Forming is also used for calibration – for example, restoring a tube to its correct round shape after it has been distorted during previous processing stages.
End forming with Finn-Power crimping machines is cold forming. The machines can be used to form metal, plastic, rubber, and fiberglass.
BENEFITS OF FORMING WITH RADIAL CRIMPING
Radial crimping produces even, 360-degree forming, maintaining a perfectly round shape in rotational parts. A perfectly even shape ensures optimal material flow in pipe and tube applications and ensures better mechanical strength, improving the part’s quality and elongating its life cycle.
Why choose a Finn-Power crimping machine for joining and forming materials?
- Extraordinarily long life cycle
- Minimal need for maintenance & spare parts
- Easy-to-use controls
- High repeatability
- Expert support throughout service life
- Made in Finland
Applications for Finn-Power crimpers in joining and forming:
- Tube and pipe manufacturers
- Tube and pipe processors
- Automotive components
- Aerospace/aviation
- Heavy equipment
- Wire, rope & cable
- Electrical
- Construction & mining
If you are interested in a cost-effective, simple, and reliable solution for joining and forming materials, read more about Finn-Power crimping machines and contact us today!
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Why Finn-Power is the most profitable investmest in joining, forming, and expansion
Expanding/Calibration
What is tube and pipe expansion?
Expansion is a process where the diameter of a tube or a pipe is increased by applying radial pressure. Expansion, or tube end forming, allows the tube to fit, join, or seal with another tube or component.
End forming carried out with Finn-Power expansion machines is a cold-forming process that can be applied to materials such as metal, plastic, rubber, and fiberglass.
Where are Finn-Power expansion machines used?
- Calibrating or stress-relieving tube ends after bending or cutting
- Creating pipes with bell ends, flanges, or fittings
- Creating hexagonal or square shapes and slip-fit or telescopic structures
- Achieving tight mechanical joints without welding
- Heavy equipment
BENEFITS OF FINN-POWER EXPANSION MACHINES
Finn-Power expansion machines provide accurate, reliable, and repeatable tube and pipe end forming and calibration, making them the ideal choice for manufacturers working with tubular components. They deliver consistently accurate forming results for applications such as joining, sealing, calibration, and producing complex tube-end geometries.
Thanks to low lifecycle costs, long service life, repeatability, reliability, expert support, and original spare parts, Finn-Power expanders are the most profitable investment for the radial expansion of tubes and pipes.
Why choose a Finn-Power a Finn-Power expander?
- Low lifecycle costs
- Exceptional repeatability & service life
- Uninterrupted, efficient production
- Minimal need for maintenance & spare parts
- Easy-to-use controls
- Responsive technical support & original spare parts
- Expert support & training
Applications for Finn-Power Expanders in Tube and Pipe End Forming
- Tube and pipe manufacturers
- Tube and pipe processors
- Automotive components
- Aerospace/aviation
If you are interested in a reliable, accurate machine for calibrating and end forming tubes and pipes, read more about Finn-Power expanders and contact us today!