– Pipe diameter 20-100mm
– Maximum deformation length 100 mm
– Maximum pipe wall thickness 4 mm
– Inner mold cylinder Ø 100-150ST(1pc)
– Inner mold forming force 24T
– Inner mold deformation stroke in Ø max. 36 mm
– Outer mold cylinder Ø 70-30ST(8pc)
– Outer mold forming force 11T
– Outer mold deformation stroke in Ø max.60 mm
– Mold interface OutsideØ 180
– Average cycle time ~30 s
– Items marked with * depend on the mold
The May11 180 Tube End Forming Machine is designed for industrial tube and pipe end forming applications that require stable forming performance, accurate pipe end expansion and reliable production repeatability.
This model is suitable for pipe end expansion after bending or welding operations, pipe end alignment with elliptical tooling, pipe and ring manufacturing, and tube connection preparation. It can be used as an individual tube end forming unit or integrated into a wider tube fabrication workflow.
With a compact machine structure and customizable control system, the May11 180 helps manufacturers improve forming efficiency while saving workshop space and reducing manual adjustment time.
– Pipe end expansion after bending
– Pipe end expansion after welding
– Pipe end alignment with elliptical tooling
– Tube and ring manufacturing
– Tube connection preparation
– Industrial pipe fitting production
– Automotive tube and exhaust components
– HVAC and refrigeration tube assemblies
– Stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum and copper tube processing
– HW-Flex universal housing
– Electrical assembly with sufficient clearance space
– Hydraulic unit mounted on the machine frame
– IO deformation unit for stable forming performance
– Vertical workstation for efficient operation
– Quick-change flange for base mold and extension mandrel
– Quick-change interface for external cap mold
– Compact machine structure for efficient workshop layout
– Custom machine colors available according to customer requirements
– Documentation available in the required language
Model: May11 180
Product Type: Tube End Forming Machine
Application: Pipe end expansion, pipe end alignment, tube and ring manufacturing
Machine Dimensions: 1800 × 991 × 1500 mm
Emission Sound Pressure Level: 78 dB
Enclosure Color: RAL 5005 Signal Blue
Control Unit Color: RAL 7035 Light Gray
IO Deformation Unit Color: Polished Black
Gross Weight: 1.5T
Operation Modes: Setup, manual and automatic modes
The May11 180 can be equipped with a digital control system for efficient setup, manual operation and automatic production. The control interface can be customized according to customer requirements, including touchscreen brand, screen size, program storage capacity and operating language.
– Setup, manual and automatic operation modes
– Digital program storage
– Workpiece counter
– Offset adjustment
– Interrupt signal light
– Operator login function
– Customized touchscreen interface
– Required language documentation

Tube End Forming Machine FAQ |
Q1: What is the May11 180 Tube End Forming Machine used for? |
| A: The May11 180 is used for pipe end expansion, pipe end alignment, tube and ring manufacturing, and connection preparation after bending or welding operations. |
Q2: Can the May11 180 be used individually? |
| A: Yes. The May11 180 can be used as an individual tube end forming machine or as part of a broader tube fabrication workflow. |
Q3: What are the machine dimensions? |
| A: The May11 180 machine dimensions are 1800 × 991 × 1500 mm. |
Q4: What is the gross weight of the May11 180? |
| A: The gross weight of the May11 180 Tube End Forming Machine is 1.5T. |
Q5: Can the machine be customized? |
| A: Yes. May11 can customize machine color, touchscreen brand, screen size, control language, documentation language and tooling configuration according to customer requirements. |
Q6: What information should I provide before requesting a quote? |
| A: Please provide tube material, outside diameter, wall thickness, required end shape, deformation length, production volume and drawings if available. |