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Springback Reference

Material-specific overbend angles for precision tube bending. Calculate springback compensation and browse the full material reference table.

Springback Calculator

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Typical range: 1.5× – 4×. Tighter bends have more springback.

Springback

1.80deg

Overbend To

91.80deg

springback = angle × 0.02 × factor × (1 + (CLR/OD − 2) × 0.05)

Material Springback Reference Table

90° bend, CLR/OD = 2
MaterialFactor90° Overbend
Mild Steel (1018/1020)1.0091.8°
DOM Steel0.9591.7°
HREW Steel1.0591.9°
Stainless Steel 3041.3092.3°
Stainless Steel 3161.4092.5°
Stainless Steel 3211.2592.3°
Aluminum 6061-T60.8091.4°
Aluminum 50520.7091.3°
Aluminum 30030.6091.1°
Copper0.6091.1°
Brass (260)0.7091.3°
Titanium Grade 22.0093.6°
Titanium Grade 5 (6Al-4V)2.5094.5°
Inconel 6252.5094.5°
Inconel 7183.0095.4°
Low (< 1.2)Moderate (1.2 – 1.8)High (1.8 – 2.5)Very High (≥ 2.5)

Values are guidelines. Actual springback varies with CLR/OD ratio, material temper, and tooling condition. Always verify with test bends before production runs.

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