Bending Guide for Copper Tube
Nominal
Standard
Size, in |
Tube Type |
Temper |
Minimum Bend,
Radius*, in |
|
1/4 |
K,L |
Annealed |
3/4 |
|
3/8 |
K,L |
Annealed |
1-1/2 |
| K,L,M |
Drawn |
1-3/4 |
|
1/2 |
K,L |
Annealed |
2-1/4 |
| K,L,M |
Drawn |
2-1/2 |
|
3/4 |
K,L |
Annealed |
3 |
| K,L |
Drawn |
3 |
|
1 |
K,L |
Annealed |
4 |
|
1-1/4 |
K,L |
Annealed |
9 |
*The radii stated
are the minimums for mechanical bending equipment only. |