Welcome to Carson Engineering: Tube Forming Machines and Custom Tooling Experts

Carson Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. specializes in the design and build of equipment and tooling for the forming of thin-walled tubing. We provide a wide range of products in the form of new equipment, custom and standard tooling for our equipment, along with machinery repair parts and service. Our products are designed, manufactured, and assembled in The United States of America.

Our standard line of tube forming machinery and tooling includes products for end forming, hole making, end closing, cutting, and bending. We also offer automated systems that handle singular tasks such as return bend ring assembly, crossover sizing, and hairpin bending, along with combinations of processes like cutting and end forming or cutting and punching. In addition to these, we are also well-versed at designing and implementing robotic systems for material handling and automation of existing process.

Complete Tube Forming and Automation Solutions

On Carson Engineering's standard tube forming tooling and machinery line, we include a wide variety of processes including cutting, end closing, hole making, end forming, bending, and more. We have specialized knowledge in automated systems for targeted applications such as return bend ring assembly, crossover sizing, and hairpin bending, and multi-functional combinations like cutting with end forming or cutting with punching. Our expertise covers design and installation of robotic systems for effective material handling and automation of existing processes to maintain your operations at maximum efficiency and smoothness.

Tube Bending Machines: Precision and Adaptability

Our bending lineup features the heavy-duty HPA Series semi-automatic hydraulic rotary draw tube benders, like the HPA-1A and HPA-2A models, powered by hydraulics for consistent performance. These tube bending machines have a maximum capacity of 2 1/8" O.D. tubing, with provisions of change tooling quickly, internal support mandrels, and multi-tube bending per cycle on smaller sizes to 1/2" O.D. Adjustable bend angles from 0 to 185 degrees, automatic mandrel removal, and custom locators and check gages are some of the characteristic features. Mandrel or mandrel-less bending is best suited for production tube shops, boosting productivity in industrial use.

End Forming Equipment: Custom Shaped Ends for Whatever the Application

Replace your tube ends with our cutting-edge end forming equipment, such as the JTF-1H punch and jaw type end former and the BCX-3 tube expander. The JTF-1H has provision for tube reduction, expansion, single and double flaring (37° or 45° angle to SAE spec.) and beading on copper, aluminum, or thin-walled steel tubing up to 1 1/8" O.D. Using hard steel components, quick-change tooling, and cycle times of 1.8 seconds or less, it is an efficiency-oriented design. The BCX-3 pneumatically powered expands tubes 3/8" to 3 1/8" O.D. (or more with special orders), best for tubing joints in bent or straight positions. These specialty end formers make liquid-tight connections and provide precise control, minimizing setup time for high-volume production.

Precision Tube Cutting Systems: Velocity and Accuracy

For chip-less cutting, our ATC-1 Tube Cutting System de-coils, straightens, and cuts 0.125" to 0.875" O.D. tube with high accuracy. Save part recipes for quick recall, adjusting parameters like cut length, feed rate, depth, and pull-apart pressure to optimize production rates—up to 30 parts per minute for shorter lengths. This precise tube cutter yields clean, high-quality ends even at high rates, and it is a proven choice for difficult manufacturing conditions.

Other Solutions: Hole Making, End Closing, and Robot Integration

Along with bending, forming, and cutting, we offer specialized equipment for multi-functioning processes, hole making, end closing, and robot integration. Our automated systems combine processes like return bend crossover assembly and hairpin bending, while robotic solutions handle material transfer and process optimization. Each equipment is customizable, enabling smooth integration into your workflow for increased accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.

View Our Manufacturing Excellence in the Gallery

See our tube forming machines and operations in action through our extensive gallery. Through images of projects like the TRC-1 Tube End Closing Machine, AHP-2A benders, control panels, and precision machined parts, it showcases our commitment to innovation and quality. See close-up images of tube forming, bending, cutting, and tooling fabrication to get inspired for your upcoming project. Visit our Gallery today and view real-life projects of our made-in-the-U.S. machines.

Direct Sales and Support: Service to Your Specification

Direct sales are our number one priority at Carson Engineering because we want to build strong, long-term relationships with customers. We build our tube forming machines, custom tooling, and automation products to your process specification and part dimensions. Our employees provide experienced engineering consultation, from initial design and machinery application to performance improvement modifications. Request a quote, advice, or find out how our solutions can propel your operations forward by calling us at (479) 751-2818 or emailing info@carsonengineering.com.