Tube Forming

 Our focus is tight radius specialty forms, including 1D bending. Our shop is able to fabricate lines ranging from 1/16" to 4 1/2" to suit a wide variety of customer needs.  Rotary draw bending is performed to consistently meet demanding standards such as MIL-D-9898, AS33611, and MS33611. And our advanced CNC bending capabilities allow for highly precise, multi-axis forming of complex geometries while maintaining strict tolerances and efficient throughput. We also offer comprehensive end forming services, such as beading, flaring, roller swaging, and elastomeric swaging, for many functional and assembly requirements. 

Our machining process pairs both conventional and CNC machining to enable flexible, end-to-end solutions that meet a wide range of customer requirements. We refine parts using manual mills, lathes, and other equipment—ideal for prototyping, simple geometries, and quick adjustments. And we employ CNC machining for computer-controlled precision to produce complex components with exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency.

 Our certified brazing processes adhere to rigorous industry specifications, including AWS C3.4, AWS C3.7, and MIL-B-7883, to deliver strong, reliable joints suitable for high-performance and high-reliability environments. 

We operate under an AS9100-compliant quality system. Our quality policy is as follows: "Buchanan's is a process-oriented, customer-focused company committed to quality and continual improvement. We aim to increase customer satisfaction by establishing quality objectives that are measured and monitored."

This commitment is reinforced by a company-wide mindset that quality is everyone’s responsibility, empowering each team member to take ownership of their work, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and uphold the highest standards across all functions. 

 Using PTC Creo, we create precise, parametric 3D models of complex components. Our collaborative, step-by-step approach ensures that customers ultimately receive a final part that aligns exactly with their vision, performance needs, and real-world constraints. 

We ensure that every part we make conforms to applicable engineering drawings and specifications and has complete process traceability. Our comprehensive quality assurance process ensures components meet all functional and safety requirements. 

 With decades of experience meeting MIL-STD and ASTM packaging and shipping requirements, we ensure every component is carefully preserved, properly labeled, and fully documented to withstand handling, storage, and transit conditions. Our processes are designed to maintain product integrity from final inspection through delivery.

We have strong relationships with many vendors and suppliers, including NADCAP-accredited processors. Our approved supplier list is maintained in accordance with our quality system to ensure a strong, high-quality supplier network. If we can't do it here, we know the people who can.