Wiper Dies and Tips

Wiper dies are available in the standard solid style or in the replaceable tip style. Solid wiper dies are generally best for most applications of bending. Replaceable tip wipers are ideal for high production round tubing runs where short set-up times are required. Replaceable tip wipers should only be used for round tubing less than four inches in diameter and with bend centerline radii greater than two times the outside diameter of the tubing. The advantage to the insertable tip style wiper die is that the holder can be mounted to the machine without a need for removal during a tip replacement. Both solid and replaceable tip wiper dies are available in aluminum bronze and steel. Chromed grooves are also available with steel wiper dies. To see if a wiper die is needed for a particular application, reference the mandrel and wiper chart at the end of this brochure.