At Zeman Manufacturing, tube end forming and shaping allow us to add critical functionality and precision to metal tubing used across medical, aerospace, energy, transportation, and foodservice industries. Whether for sealing, connecting, or adapting tubes to their next assembly step, our forming capabilities ensure each part performs reliably and fits perfectly—without compromising material integrity.
Capabilities Overview
Methohds
- Flaring
- Flanging
- Swaging / Tapering
- Rotary Swaging
- Rotary End Forming
- Ram Forming
Proto-1 RFM6-DBL-AA
- Rotary end forming for concentric, symmetrical shapes
- Capable of double-ended operations to increase efficiency
- Supports flaring, expanding, reducing, and swaging processes
- Produces smooth, repeatable forms with high dimensional accuracy
Torrington 211 Swager
- High-force swaging for tapering or reducing tube ends
- Excellent for forming durable, high-strength transitions in stainless and specialty alloys
- Creates smooth, consistent tapers for food and medical applications
Wauseon 1003 End Forming Machine
- Versatile system for ram forming and other non-rotary techniques
- Creates beads, tapers, and custom forms for sealing or coupling applications
- Controlled forming process reduces material stress and deformation
Forming Capabilities
- Flaring and Flanging for secure mechanical joints
- Swaging and Tapering for diameter transitions and custom profiles
- Beading and Expanding to reinforce tube ends or fit connectors
- Ram and Rotary Forming for tailored part requirement
Why Zeman?
We approach tube end forming as both a technical process and a functional design step. Our team collaborates closely with customers to understand the assembly environment and performance expectations. With a full range of forming technologies and deep materials expertise, Zeman delivers shaped tube ends that meet tight tolerances, enhance product performance, and streamline your production process.
