Model M Series

Model M Series

Model M Series

Product catalog summary
Specifications:
The Model M Series Modular End Forming Tools operate at pressures up to 3,000 psi (207 bar) and accommodate tube diameters from 0.13 in. to 3.00 in. (3.2 mm to 76.2 mm). These tools can expand, reduce, bead, or flare tube ends and are available in three modular sizes: ram or finger style. They are constructed from precision-machined stainless steel and can be customized to meet specific customer requirements.
Applications:
These tools are used in various industries, including aerospace, boiler manufacturing, heat exchangers, military, nuclear, metal furniture, plumbing, sports equipment, and more.
Materials:
The tools are compatible with aluminum, carbon steel, copper, stainless steel, and titanium.
Tool Configuration:
The tools feature a collet grip on the tube OD and are hydraulically operated. They can expand or reduce up to 3 times the tube OD, with length variations depending on the material. Beading is available in sizes 2 and 3, and flaring is offered at 37º and 45º angles.
Operating Conditions:
The tools operate at a maximum pressure of 3,000 psi (207 bar) and temperatures between 32º F and 120º F (0º C to 49º C), with a cycle time of 7 seconds.
Description:
The SelectForm® Model M Series tools are designed for precision end forming, with interchangeable modules for different tube diameters and forms. They can be used with the SelectForm® Model 400 Hydraulic Power Unit in single or multi-station configurations.
Features and Benefits:
The tools offer fast operation, quick tool changeover, low marking collet design, adjustable form length control, compact design, and precision machining for long service life. They are designed for use with the SelectForm® Hydraulic Power Unit, making them portable and adaptable to various job sites.
Tool Specifications:
The tools are available in three models (M1, M2, M3) with varying tube OD ranges and mandrel/die strokes. The usable formed length is less than the stroke length.
Common End Forms:
The tools can produce expansion, reduction, bead, and flare end forms.
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Model M Series-1

SfLECrFORM End Forming Systems and Tooling "UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY UNDER PRESSURE!"® Model M Series Modular End Forming Tools ■ Pressures up to 3,000 psi (207 bar) ■ 0.13 in. to 3.00 in. OD (3.2 mm to 76.2 mm OD) ■ Expand, reduce, bead, or flare tube ends ■ Modular tools in three sizes: ram or finger style ■ Precision-machined stainless steel construction ■ Manufactured to customer specifications Collet Grip: Actuation: Forming Type: Expansion Length: Expansion: Reduction Length: Reduction: Bead: Flare: DESCRIPTION The patented SelectForm® Model M Series Modular End Forming Tool accurately expands, reduces, beads, or flares a shape on tube ends with diameters from 0.13 in. to 3.00 in. (3.2 mm to 76.2 mm). These tools are available in three sizes and designed to be easily interchangeable modules and tooling. When combined with the SelectForm® Model 400 Hydraulic Power Unit, tools can be mounted as a single-station or multistation configuration on top of the power source. Modular Tooling Breakdown: The modular tooling consists of two major components: the gripping and the forming modules. Mounted within each of these modules are individual sets of tooling, which can be quickly converted to different tube diameters or produce different forms. Gripping Module: The gripping module contains a set of collets, which grips and holds the tube during the forming process. One set of collets is required for each outside tube diameter to be formed. The form shape can also affect collet requirements. For example, the collet for producing 0.63 in. (15.9 mm) beads is different from the collet for 0.63 in. (15.9 mm) flares. Forming Modules: Two forming modules are available, each with a convenient knob to control form length. The expansion module produces an expanded tube end or bell shape. The reduction module is used to produce reductions, flares, and beads. Mounted within each of these modules is a set of forming tooling. One set of tooling is required for each specific form size and shape you expect to produce. APPLICATION The SelectForm® Model M Series End Forming Tools produce a variety of tube end forms used by industrial manufacturers in aerospace, boiler manufacturing, heat exchanger and radiator, military, nuclear and hydro-electric, metal furniture, outdoor power equipment, plumbing fittings, sports equipment, boat and water craft, tube and pipe mills. MATERIALS Materials: Aluminum, carbon steel, copper, stainless steel, TOOL CONFIGURATION On tube OD Hydraulically-operated extend and retract Hydraulic ram for most applications Finger style for beading in sizes 2 and 3 only Up to 3 x tube OD, depending on application <20% of the Tube OD* (material varies range) Up to 3 x tube OD, depending on application <20% of the Tube OD* (material varies range) AS5131 or other specification 37° and 45° OPERATING CONDITIONS Maximum Pressure: 3,000 (207 bar) Temperature: 32° F to 120° F (0° C to 49° C) Cycle Time: 7 seconds

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Model M Series-2

MAXIMUM PRESSURE Model M Series Modular End Forming Tools Model M Series Modular End Forming Tools COMMON END FORMS * Note: Usable formed length is less than stroke. FEATURES ■ Fast operation, cycles in 7 seconds or less ■ Choice of 3 modular sizes in ram or finger style ■ Fast tool changeover ■ Low marking collet design ■ Adjustable form length control ■ Compact design ■ Precision-machined from heat-treated stainless steel ■ Coated mandrels and dies ■ Non-standard sizes ■ Designed for use with SelectForm® Hydraulic Power Unit BENEFITS Increases productivity and throughput Tube diameters from...

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