Tube Mill Model Selection
Compare tube mill models by the product orders you expect to run, not by maximum diameter alone. This hub explains the size, wall thickness, material, shape and factory inputs needed for a defensible model shortlist.
Start with the production matrix
- List every round, square and rectangular tube size with its matching wall thickness.
- Mark the products expected to run every week, occasional orders and realistic future additions.
- Record material grade, surface condition, finished length and cutting requirements for each product family.
Why adjacent models must be compared
- Two models may overlap in diameter while requiring different forming, welding, cutting and handling decisions.
- A larger model is useful only when recurring orders need its range; unused range can increase tooling, power and changeover complexity.
- Products near a reference boundary should be reviewed with both adjacent models before the layout and tooling scope are fixed.
Model groups on this website
- FX16, FX25 and FX28 focus on compact small-tube programs.
- FX32 and FX45 cover small-to-medium and general structural production.
- FX60, FX76, FX89 and FX114 require progressively more attention to coil handling, workshop infrastructure and finished-tube logistics.
Engineering note: General guidance helps prepare a project, but final equipment selection and service scope require review of the confirmed production requirements.
How to Apply This Guidance
A practical shortlist normally compares one model below and one model above the first estimate. The engineering review then checks whether the smaller line can cover recurring orders without being stretched, and whether the larger line adds useful production scope rather than unused complexity.
Buyer Checklist
- Separate launch products from possible future products.
- Match wall thickness to every size instead of listing two independent maximums.
- Identify the dominant shape and how often square or rectangular products will run.
- Confirm coil specification and whether strip will be purchased or slit in-house.
- Include finished length, end quality and packing requirements.
- Send the workshop drawing, voltage and installation expectations.
Request Your Tube Mill Solution
Send your tube sizes, wall thickness, material and production plan. XFX will review the practical line direction before quotation.