ABOUT US

About Tube Bending Technology

Since its founding in 1959, Tube Bending Technology has been an industry leader in manufacturing tubing assemblies, components, and ducts for the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and space industries.

Operating from a state-of-the-art, 36,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located in Southern California, we continuously evaluate and improve our in-house capabilities and operating efficiency to ensure that we can deliver complex production parts on-time and with outstanding quality.

Our legacy in aerospace and defense has contributed to our dedication to high-quality standards and exceptional reliability. Today, we are a trusted supplier and manufacturing partner to many of the largest OEM’s and Tier I suppliers in the aerospace and defense industries.

By having tube bending, machining, welding, and brazing capabilities all under one roof, we are able to deliver complex parts at an outstanding value.

Our History

Since our humble beginnings, TBT has continued to push the boundaries of what is possible with tube bending, developing advanced machinery and software that allow for greater precision, efficiency and versatility in the fabrication process.

TBT Timeline

Today, we’re still at the forefront of innovation in the industry, and we continue to develop new products and services that help our customers achieve their goals.

1960s-2000s

The company was founded in the 1960s by the late Don Windust and continued to develop its technology and capabilities throughout the 1970s
In the 1980s, Tube Bending Technology worked with Parker and Rockwell on B-1 Bomber parts and expanded its capabilities
By the 1990s, TBT had developed a relationship with Hughes Space and Communication, with whom they developed various parts
In the 2000s, TBT continued to build and expand its relationship with Boeing Satellite Systems

2006-2008

Implemented ISO 9001
Took delivery of first CNC tube bender (1.5″ CSM)
Doubled facility size to take on first major medical customer
Set up in-house welding
Added CMM tube measurement (first multisystem CMM arm)

2009-2012

Took delivery of 3″ OD bender (CSM)
Delivered second CNC tube bender (3/4″ CSM)
Implemented AS 9100
Moved location to new 10,000 sq ft. facility in Apple Valley, CA

2013-2017

Added an additional CNC (1.5″ Alpine)
Added second CMM tube measuring machine
Implemented NADCAP welding
Added first CNC milling machine for a major medical customer
Added 12,000 square feet to our facility
Expanded to full CNC machine shop capabilities
Included CMM inspection (Zeiss)

2020-2023

Procured Accurex™ digital inspection system
Deployed two 5-Axis CNCs
Obtained right hand/left hand electric tube bender
Procured digital optical comparator
Obtained PLC – Hydraulic Pneumatic High-pressure Tester