⭐ Upgrade to Pro - £19
Unlock all lessons and mock exams to pass Level 2 + Level 3 theory exams.
Upgrade nowMachine Bending Copper
Read through the material below, then test your understanding.
Module Lessons
Common Plumbing Processes
Basic Hand Tools
Specialist Plumbing Tools
Power Tools
Copper Tube Specifications
Machine Bending Copper
Spring Bending Copper
Soldered Capillary Joints
Compression and Press-Fit Joints
Low Carbon Steel (LCS) Pipework
Jointing LCS Pipe
Plastic Pressure Pipe (PE & PB-1)
Jointing Plastic Pressure Pipe
Sanitation Plastics (PVCu, ABS, PP)
Jointing Sanitation Plastics
Preparation of the Work Area
Notching and Drilling Joists
Pipe Clips, Brackets, and Fixings
Installation Techniques
Testing and Commissioning
Lesson Overview
Machine bending enables plumbers to fabricate neat, accurate, and consistent bends in copper tube without restricting fluid flow. Mastering machine selection, setting out, and fault prevention is essential for professional installation work.
Learning Objectives
Identify the components and types of pipe bending machines used for domestic copper tube.
Calculate bending measurements including the four-diameters-back rule and 90-degree pipe gain.
Recognise common bending defects such as rippling and throating, their causes, and how to rectify them.
Unlock the full lesson & knowledge check
Get lifetime access to every Level 2 & 3 lesson, 3500+ total questions, and timed City & Guilds mock exams.
Get Pro Access (£19)Already have Pro? Sign in
Interactive City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 plumbing lessons, flashcards and mock exams, built for UK students and professionals.
© 2026 PlumbingIQ. All rights reserved.