40+ Years of Experience
Tube End Finishing Machines
Rotary roll and cut finishers that square, trim, and deburr tube ends up to 2 inches, in hydraulic and electric servo configurations. Built by the same team that builds the endformers they feed.
What is tube end finishing?
Tube end finishing prepares a cut tube end for whatever comes next. A rotary roll and cut finisher squares the end, trims it to length, removes the burr and the chips it leaves behind, and sizes the end so the following operation starts from a clean and consistent condition.
It is the operation people skip when they are trying to save a station, and it is usually the reason a forming die stops holding tolerance. The endform can only be as consistent as the end it starts from.
Our End Finishing Machines
Every machine is designed for quick changeover and minimal downtime, and built to be robot loaded, so end finishing and end forming can run in one cell rather than as two separate manual operations. With the ability to be CE certified for sale into the European Economic Area, these machines fit all your needs.
2100 Series
Specs: Tube up to 3/4 inch. 2 ton tool close force, 1.5 inch maximum clamp opening, 4 to 15 second cycle. Available as the 21HY hydraulic model at 2.5 ton clamp force, or the 21EL electric servo model at 5.5 ton clamp force.
The workhorse of the range, and the only series offered in both hydraulic and electric servo. Choose servo when repeatability matters more than force, hydraulic when it is the other way around.
2600 Series
Specs: Tube up to 2 inches. Hydraulic. 6 ton tool close force, 8 ton clamp force, 2.25 inch maximum clamp opening, 4 to 15 second cycle. Model 26HY.
Three times the tool close force of the 2100 Series and a wider clamp opening to match, which is what larger diameter and heavier wall work needs. This is the machine for HVAC and off road line sizes.
21CS-EL De-Coat
Specs: Tube up to 3/4 inch. Pneumatic clamp and close, 1 ton tool close force, 2 ton tube clamp force, 4 to 10 second cycle, 115 VAC single phase.
Mechanically removes coating from the tube end before a forming operation such as a flare or quick connect, so the tool grips clean material and the sealing surface is not compromised. Runs on single phase power, which makes it easy to add to an existing line.
Where End Finishing Fits in Your Process
How you configure the operation depends on whether it sits next to the saw or next to the endformer. We build across the range:
Standalone finishing: One operation at an operator station. Straightforward, low capital, and the right answer when volumes do not justify automating.
Finishing paired with de-coat: For coated tube, where the endform will not hold reliably on a coated surface. Removing the coating mechanically first gives the forming tool clean material to work with.
Inline finishing and forming: Both operations behind one robot. This removes a handling step, and with it the variation that comes from a part being set down and picked back up between operations.
If you are chasing a burr or a tolerance problem downstream and cannot pin down where it starts, that is exactly the kind of conversation we like to have.
Why Manufacturers Choose Integrion's Wauseon TubeTech
We build the finisher, the tooling that goes in it, and the endformer it feeds. When a tolerance drifts, nobody is diagnosing the operation across three suppliers who each say the problem is upstream of them.
For more than 40 years, manufacturers have trusted us to design, build, and program tube forming equipment in house. From complexity to confidence, we stay with you across the entire life of your equipment.
CE Certified Equipment
Hydraulic and Electric Servo Options
Designed for Quick Changeover
Automation Ready Machines
Full Lifecycle Support
Our Tube Forming Lifecycle
Wauseon TubeTech machines are built to last decades, and so is our commitment to support them. Six stages cover the whole arc, from the first look at your part to supplying finished parts years later. Not every project uses all six, and plenty of customers join partway through.
Step 1: Process Evaluation We review your prints, processes, and parts, establish the best process for the part, review it with you, and quote it.
Step 2: Design and Build We design the concept, review it with you, and design the tooling package around it.
Step 3: Development A dedicated development technician modifies the tooling to your specifications, with tooling runoff in house, a five-piece tryout with samples submitted for approval, and capability studies available on request.
Step 4: Build to Print Parts produced to your print, with machining handled inside our own group, delivered ready to run.
Step 5: Production Support Uptime recommendations, downtime support, tooling troubleshooting, spare parts and tooling, machine maintenance, and refurbishment and modernization.
Step 6: Finished Part Supply Short run production, overage runs, emergency capacity, and long term supply contracts.
Let’s Talk Through Your End Finishing Project
Tell us what you are cutting, what you are forming, and where the process is giving you trouble. A short conversation is the easiest way to work out whether you need a finisher, a de-coat station, or a different tool. No pressure and no obligation. It is how we get you from complexity to confidence.
Frequently asked questions
What is tube end finishing?
Tube end finishing prepares a cut tube end for the next operation. A rotary roll and cut finisher squares the end, trims it to length, removes burrs and chips, and sizes the end so forming, joining, or assembly starts from a consistent condition.
What is the difference between deburring and end finishing?
Deburring removes the sharp edge left by cutting. End finishing includes deburring but also squares the end, controls the strip length, and sizes the end to a tolerance. Deburring is one step inside end finishing rather than a substitute for it.
What size tube can your finishers handle?
The 2100 Series finishes tube up to 3/4 inch and the 2600 Series finishes tube up to 2 inches. The 2100 Series is available in hydraulic and electric servo configurations.
What is the difference between end forming and end finishing?
End forming shapes the tube end into a feature such as a bead, flare, or quick connect. End finishing prepares the end before or after that by squaring it, trimming it, and removing burrs. Most production processes need both
Why remove coating before forming a tube end?
Coating changes how the material flows and how the tool grips, which can leave you with an inconsistent form or a compromised sealing surface. Removing it mechanically first, with a machine such as the 21CS-EL, gives the forming tool clean material to work with.
How fast does an end finishing machine cycle?
Cycle rates run from 4 to 15 seconds depending on the model, the material, and how much material is being removed. Your part and your volume determine which end of that range applies.
What strip length can a finisher handle?
Maximum strip length is 1.375 inches with deburr and 1.75 inches without. That figure matters because it has to match what your forming tool expects from the finished end.
Can end finishing be automated?
Yes. Our finishers are built to be robot loaded, and because we do the automation in house, end finishing and end forming can be combined into a single cell rather than run as two separate manual operations.
Should I choose a hydraulic or an electric servo finisher?
Electric servo suits faster cycles and tighter repeatability. Hydraulic suits higher force work and the larger end of the diameter range. The right answer depends on your material, wall thickness, and volume, so it is worth a conversation rather than a spec sheet comparison.
Do you provide service after installation?
Yes. Our field service team offers preventive and general maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, retrofits, warranty support, and spare parts across the full life of your equipment.
