Arc-Fit
To notch with the Arc-Fit method you need a HOUSING, ASSEMBLIES for each size tube or pipe and a PRESS, [hand or power].
| Housing |
Typical Assembly |
Assembly installed in Housing |
Assembly & Housing in Hand Press |
Triple Housing in Power Press |
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Housing from $250.00
[Scroll down for chart of available housings and maximum capacities]
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Assemblies from $445.00 to $1,250.00
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Both items starting from $695.00
$250 Housing
$445.00 Assembly |
Three items from $1,220.00
$250.00 Housing
$445.00 Assembly
$525.00 Hand Press |
All items from $5,980.00
$995 Turntable
$445.00 Assembly /ea.
$3,650.00 Hyd. Press |
How it Works: The Arc-Fit method is a simple and dependable way to create notches in pipe or tubing, slots and many other types of end notches. Watch Video
The tooling consists of Housings and interchangeable Punch & Die Assemblies. Each different tube or pipe size or notch configuration requires a different Assembly. Many different Assemblies will fit the same Housing, up to the maximum capacities listed in the charts below. The final component is a press, to provide power.
Our Arc-Fit tooling can fit many ironworkers, punch presses, or even press brakes. We offer presses, either manual, pneumatic, or hydraulic, to power your Arc-Fit tooling. View Manual Press | View Power Press
Your tube or pipe is slid, horizontally, over the Tube Rest, onto the Punch. The punch fits the ID of your material. The Punch Holder functions as an end-stop.
The Press pushes the Punch & Punch Holder downward, through the bottom wall of your material. The Tube Rest is also a cutting edge, supporting the underside of your material, preventing deformation. In most cases (round pipe fitting round pipe, for example), the material is rotated 180° and a second notch made. Simple scribe lines on the Punch Holder help line up the material for the second notch.
Arc-Fit tools are designed for many years of use. Our Punches and Tube Rests are designed to be sharpenable. We have made thousands of custom Arc-Fit assemblies to suit specific applications. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
If you have higher volume notching requirements, our Arc-Twin tooling will notch each tube end in ONE press stroke
Frequently Asked Questions
VOGEL ARC-FIT STANDARD HOUSINGS
| Housing |
Housing Price (less tooling) |
Maximum Capacity |
Size |
Approx. Weight |
Press Requirements |
| Pipe |
Tube |
Sq. |
Wall |
L to R |
F to B |
Shut |
Stroke |
Tons |
Vogel Press Options |
| 35 |
$250.00 |
2" |
2-3/8" |
2-3/8" |
.218" |
4-1/2" |
4-1/4" |
16 |
5" |
5/8" |
8 |
#1400 Hand Press
CSP-15-SA Hydraulic
CSP-25-SA Hydraulic* |
| 75 |
$995.00 |
3" |
3-1/2" |
3-1/2" |
.300 |
8" |
10" |
70 |
5-1/2 - 6" |
1" |
15-20 |
CSP-25-SA Hydraulic |
| 125 |
$,1,475.00 |
4" |
4-1/2" |
4-1/2" |
.337 |
9" |
10" |
100 |
7-1/4 ~ 8-1/2" |
1-1/2" ~ 2" |
30-45 |
CSP-25-SA Hydraulic |
| 175 |
$2,125.00 |
5" |
5-9/16" |
5-9/16 |
.375 |
10" |
12" |
140 |
8-1/4 ~ 10" |
2" |
45-60 |
Consult Factory |
| 185 |
$2,550.00 |
6" |
6-5/8" |
6-5/8" |
.432 |
15" |
15" |
235 |
8-1/2 ~ 10" |
2" |
60-80 |
Consult Factory |
| Purchase a Housing & as many Assemblies as you require, up to that Housing's maximium capacity. |
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