CLR is the distance from the center of curvature to the centerline (axis) of the pipe. When referring to the radius of a die, we are referring to the center-line radius (CLR) that results from bending. USE THIS DIAGRAM AS A REFERENCE WHILE YOU LEARN TUBE AND PIPE BENDING BASICS If you need additional assistance, don't hesitate to give Pro-Tools a call and our team will be happy to help you.
To get started bending tube or pipe in your shop, Pro-Tools has put together these basic metal fabrication terms to make beginning your first bending experience as easy as possible.
