• start from coil
  
• straightening
  
• end-forming of end n. 1
  
• swarfless cut without burr
  
• end-forming of end n. 2
  
• 100% in-line control of the machined tube ends (both sides)
  
• automatic unload for the following working step
  
• CNC bending with 3 different stacks
  
• piece unload according to piece type
  
  

The advantages of this solution and process configuration are the following:

• cycle time is reduced by 2/3 for each piece,
  
• production quality remains the same over three working shifts, independent from operator
  
• only one operator required
  
• no scraps, and 100% in-line production control
  
• just in time production without intermediate material storage