Example: 45° bends
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Maximum num-
With a bending radius of more than 25 mm (1 in.) and a maximum bending angle = 45°,
ber of torch body
the following can be achieved
bends
-
-
88
45°
-45°
Gas-cooled welding torches bent at least 1000 times,
Water-cooled welding torches bent at least 200 times.
(1)
Initial situation: 0°
(2)
Movement from 0° to 45° upwards
0°
= First bend
(3)
Movement from 45° back to 0°
= Second bend
(4)
Movement from 0° to 45° down-
wards
20°
= Third bend
(5)
Movement from 45° back to 0°
= Fourth bend
0°
-20°
0°