Profile Bending
Ankay Büküm bends IPE, HEA, UPN, and T-profiles into curved forms for steel structures, halls, and hangars.
What Is Profile Bending?
Profile bending is a metal forming process in which structural steel profiles such as IPE, HEA, HEB, UPN, and T-sections are shaped into circular, elliptical, or freeform curved geometries on specialized profile bending machines. Since these profiles serve as load-bearing elements in steel structures, the bending process requires structural calculation and engineering analysis. At Ankay Büküm, based in Ankara's Ostim Industrial District, we offer profile bending from IPE 80 to HEB 400, supporting large-scale projects including steel halls, hangars, and sports facilities.
Application Areas
- Steel Halls and Hangars: Curved roof trusses, arched portal frames, and aircraft hangar dome structures
- Sports Facilities: Stadium grandstand roofs, swimming pool covers, and sports hall arched supports
- Commercial and Public Buildings: Shopping center entrance portals, airport terminal structures, and exhibition halls
- Bridges and Viaducts: Main girders of curved bridges, pedestrian overpass supports, and viaduct curved elements
- Industrial Facilities: Factory crane beams, rotary platforms, and large-diameter circular steel frames
Technical Capacity and Specifications
Our facility bends structural steel profiles including IPE 80-400, HEA 100-400, HEB 100-300, UPN 80-300, and T-sections. Bending is available in both easy-axis and hard-axis orientations. Minimum bending radius varies by profile type and size: approximately 3-5 meters for IPE 200, 8-12 meters for HEA 300. Cold bending is the primary method, with heat-assisted bending applied for larger profiles.
Quality Assurance
Structural profile bending complies with our EN 1090-2 certification. Post-bending, each piece undergoes curvature profile measurement, flange deformation analysis, and dimensional verification. Structural project compliance is verified, and deliveries include material certificates (EN 10204 3.1).
Ankay Büküm provides profile bending services from Ankara Ostim, one of Turkey's leading industrial zones. For all profile bending needs, from structural profiles to architectural curved elements, contact our technical team. Our expertise and modern machine park add value to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is profile bending and what is it used for?
Profile bending is the process of curving structural steel profiles like IPE, HEA, and UPN into arched or circular forms. It is used for steel roof trusses, arched portals, curved bridge girders, and architectural load-bearing frames.
What profile types can be bent?
IPE 80-400, HEA 100-400, HEB 100-300, UPN 80-300, and T-sections are processed. Both easy-axis and hard-axis bending are available.
What is Ankay Büküm's profile bending capacity?
Cold bending for heavy profiles up to HEB 300 and heat-assisted bending for HEA 400 and IPE 400. Minimum radius ranges from 3-12 meters depending on profile type.
What products are made with profile bending?
Steel hall arched roofs, hangar portal frames, stadium grandstand roofs, curved bridge girders, crane beams, and architectural curved steel supports are manufactured.
How are pricing and delivery times determined?
Pricing is project-based according to profile type, size, bending radius, material grade, and quantity. Standard projects are delivered within 5-10 business days. Contact us for technical details.
