What is the minimum force needed to bend a 16mm x 2mm stainless steel pipe?

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The minimum force required to bend a 16mm x 2mm stainless steel pipe is determined by its mechanical properties and dimensions. The yield strength (Y.S) of stainless steel 304 is 215 MPa, and the ultimate tensile strength (U.T.S) is 505 MPa, with a modulus of elasticity of 200 GPa. The corresponding bending radius for this pipe size is 49mm. Calculating the torque rather than direct force is essential for accurate results.

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The Tube materials and their mechanical properties.

Tube Material Y.S - Mpa U.T.S-Mpa Modulus of elasticity- Gpa

Stainless steel304 215 505 200


Tube Size, thickness & corresponding bending radius are.

Tube Dia & thickness Corresponding Bending Radius

16mm x 2mm 49mm

help me to calculate minimum force required to bend this pipe

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