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mach1stang
12-07-2014, 06:16 AM
Hey guys,

Not sure if this the best place for this but, I'm looking at buying the bend-tech pro computer program to help take some of the guess work out of tube work. It looks really easy to use and I think it could be useful. Does anyone here have any experience with this program?

Thanks
Kody

Vince@Meanstreets
12-07-2014, 09:59 AM
I have it and it is a real time saver. Not to mention DOM saver. Get yourself a quality magnetic protractor too.

TheJDMan
12-07-2014, 10:42 AM
Best of all it's on sale till Dec 31.

http://bend-tech.com/specialnov.html

mach1stang
12-07-2014, 12:01 PM
Vince - good to know! On my fastback I plan on using chromoly so I'm trying to take every extra step I can to not waste any material. Plus I'm a visual learner so being able to actually see something helps.

JD - I actually saw that sale this morning when surfing the web and its a great deal. But I'm leaning towards their new 7X program.

Does anybody know anything about exporting BT files to solidworks? I see the 7X is capable but idk how far you can take things once it's to solidworks.


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spode
12-07-2014, 02:44 PM
I used this method for bending some of my cage. Works well but you are not going to export it to solidworks. :lol:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/articles2/tech/bendin_tube

Raceware15
12-24-2014, 07:03 PM
I have it as well and it was dead on when I build my chassis and saved a ton of time and material. Invest in a rotation gauge as well. I have the 6x version but want to upgrade to the 7x plus add the exhaust module for designing systems for work.