...

Go Back   Lateral-g Forums > Technical Discussions > Shop & Equipment
Reload this Page Bend-tech pro
User Name
Password



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-07-2014, 06:16 AM
mach1stang's Avatar
mach1stang mach1stang is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Tampa FL
Posts: 80
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Bend-tech pro
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
__________________
Kody Willis

1969 mustang fastback - Lots of secret surprises to keep under wraps.

2012 boss 302 - BMR lower control arms, relocation brackets and pan hard bar, cortex racing coilovers, enkei 18x10.5's front and rear with 315/30/18's, offroad x pipe, lethal performance over axel pipes, SLP loudmouths.

"Your boss's exhaust when you floor it sounds like Jesus stepped on a lego in the middle of the night while going to the bathroom!"
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-07-2014, 09:59 AM
Vince@Meanstreets's Avatar
Vince@Meanstreets Vince@Meanstreets is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 5,532
Thanks: 13
Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts
Default
I have it and it is a real time saver. Not to mention DOM saver. Get yourself a quality magnetic protractor too.
__________________
MEANSTREETS PERFORMANCE

Dealer for
ACCUAIR rideheight control systems
ENTROPY RADIATORS XXX radiators for your pro-touring vehicle
FORGELINE MOTORSPORTS Highline custom 3 piece wheels
WEGNER AUTOMOTIVE Custom engines and LSX drive systems
SPEEDTECH PERFORMANCE Bay Area stocking dealer

NEVER FORGET -11
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-07-2014, 10:42 AM
TheJDMan's Avatar
TheJDMan TheJDMan is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 690
Thanks: 5
Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts
Default
Best of all it's on sale till Dec 31.

http://bend-tech.com/specialnov.html
__________________
Steve Hayes
"Dust Off"
68 Camaro
Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you! "Jeremy Clarkson"
Last edited by TheJDMan; 12-07-2014 at 11:59 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-07-2014, 12:01 PM
mach1stang's Avatar
mach1stang mach1stang is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Tampa FL
Posts: 80
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
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.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Kody Willis

1969 mustang fastback - Lots of secret surprises to keep under wraps.

2012 boss 302 - BMR lower control arms, relocation brackets and pan hard bar, cortex racing coilovers, enkei 18x10.5's front and rear with 315/30/18's, offroad x pipe, lethal performance over axel pipes, SLP loudmouths.

"Your boss's exhaust when you floor it sounds like Jesus stepped on a lego in the middle of the night while going to the bathroom!"
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-07-2014, 02:44 PM
spode's Avatar
spode spode is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: OC Calif
Posts: 69
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
I used this method for bending some of my cage. Works well but you are not going to export it to solidworks.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/articles2/tech/bendin_tube
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12-24-2014, 07:03 PM
Raceware15 Raceware15 is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 2
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
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.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:33 PM.
Contact Us - Lateral-g.net - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright Lateral-g.net