Selection Guide
Multi-Axis vs All-Electric CNC Tube Bending Machines
Choosing between a Multi-Axis and an All-Electric CNC tube bending machine depends on your tube size and material, required bend complexity, and how the machine needs to fit into your production process. This guide walks through the selection logic before you request a machine recommendation.
When This Guide Is Useful
Useful if you are evaluating tube bending machines for a new part, weighing a Multi-Axis machine against an All-Electric configuration, or preparing to send a tube drawing for a machine recommendation.
Key Selection Factors
Number of controlled axes
Axis count differs across the current range: 6 axes on the Multi-Axis models, and 11 or 13 axes on the All-Electric models.
All-electric configuration
"All-electric" is the configuration label used for HM-T32CNC11A-XS and HM-T38CNC13A-XS in the current range.
Tube size and material
Confirm the machine's tube capacity covers your tube's outer diameter, wall thickness and material.
Automation integration
Consider whether the machine needs to run as a standalone cell or be integrated into an automated production line.
Production complexity
Number of bends, bend planes, and any additional forming or booster movements required affect which configuration is practical.
Machine / Technology Options
CNC tube bending machines, 6-axis configurations in the current range, covering tube classes up to ≤Φ25×1.5t (HM-T25CNC6A4S) or ≤Φ38×2T (HM-T38CNC6A4S) depending on model.
All-electric CNC tube bending machines, with 11-axis (HM-T32CNC11A-XS) or 13-axis (HM-T38CNC13A-XS) configurations in the current range, including additional configured axes such as a side booster or die engagement/disengagement movement on HM-T38CNC13A-XS.
Multi-Axis vs All-Electric — Quick Comparison
| Consideration | Multi-Axis CNC (current range) | All-Electric CNC (current range) |
|---|---|---|
| Models in current range | HM-T25CNC6A4S, HM-T38CNC6A4S | HM-T32CNC11A-XS, HM-T38CNC13A-XS |
| Axes | 6 | 11–13 |
| Tube class (current models) | ≤Φ25×1.5t class / ≤Φ38×2T class | Φ32×2t carbon steel class (HM-T32CNC11A-XS) / Φ38×2T class (HM-T38CNC13A-XS) |
| Additional configured axes | — | Available on HM-T38CNC13A-XS (e.g. side booster, die engagement/disengagement) |
Information to Prepare Before Requesting a Machine Recommendation
- Tube outer diameter, wall thickness and material
- Bend count and bend angles
- Required feeding length
- Whether the machine needs to integrate into an automated production line
- Part drawing
Frequently Asked Questions
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