{"id":1530,"date":"2026-06-25T10:34:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3-axes.com\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T13:18:51","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.3-axes.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1>FAQ &#8211; Answers to your questions<\/h1>\n<p>For over 30 years, 3 AXES has supported industrial clients with projects involving tube bending, welded assemblies, and the manufacture of custom technical parts. Thanks to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3-axes.com\/en\/know-how\/\"><strong>high-tech machinery<\/strong><\/a>, recognized expertise, and a customer-focused approach, we provide reliable, tailored solutions for the most demanding sectors-including hydraulics, the food industry, rail, mechanical engineering, wind energy, and materials handling. This FAQ is designed to answer the most common questions regarding our production capabilities, services, materials, and operations.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions about our activities and expertise<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">What are the main activities of 3 AXES ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>3 AXES specializes in <strong>custom tube bending<\/strong>, welded fabrication, and the assembly of industrial sub-assemblies. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3-axes.com\/en\/who-are-we\/\">Based in Nantes<\/a><\/strong>, our company handles everything from single units to medium and large production runs, maintaining high standards of repeatability and precision.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">Which industrial sectors do you cover ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>We operate across a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3-axes.com\/en\/who-are-we\/\">wide range<\/a><\/strong> of demanding sectors: hydraulics, the food industry, rail, energy (including wind power), industrial mechanics, materials handling, and technical equipment. Our solutions are tailored to challenging environments that require robustness, reliability, and compliance.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">Do you work solely from plans or do you offer a study ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>No. We intervene at several levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>based on customer plans,<\/li>\n<li>in co-development,<\/li>\n<li>or from the study phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our technical department can analyze constraints, propose optimizations and support the design prior to industrialization.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions about tube bending<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">What types of bending do you perform ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>We perform 3D tube bending on electric CNC machines, allowing for complex, repeatable, and controlled geometries. Bending can include multiple planes, combined radii, and specific shapes depending on assembly constraints.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">What is the maximum diameter of bent tubes ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Our equipment allows us to work on a wide range of tubes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>small and large diameters,<\/li>\n<li>up to approximately \u00d850 mm in standard bending depending on material and radius,<\/li>\n<li>with an extended overall dimension range depending on machine configuration and project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">Can you mass-produce parts ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Oui. Nos process industriels sont con\u00e7us pour assurer la r\u00e9p\u00e9tabilit\u00e9 des pi\u00e8ces :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>prototypes,<\/li>\n<li>small series,<\/li>\n<li>medium and large series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each production run is validated to guarantee dimensional stability over time.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\">What materials do you work with?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>We work primarily with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3-axes.com\/en\/know-how\/\"><strong>E235 steel (raw or zinc-plated),<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>304L and 316L stainless steel,<\/li>\n<li>and on request other shades depending on mechanical, environmental or regulatory constraints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Questions about metal fabrication, welding, and assembly<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Do you produce complete welded mechanical assemblies ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yes. We assemble complete sub-assemblies incorporating bent tubes, mechanical parts, and welded structures. The processes are adapted to the requirements of mechanical strength and finish.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">Do you offer prototypes ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Every development can go through a prototype phase, validated via simulation and actual manufacturing. This helps to secure the technical choices before moving to mass production.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">Can you help us design the parts ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Our technical department assists clients in analyzing constraints, optimizing shapes, and ensuring the reliability of designs before manufacturing. We can propose optimizations aimed at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reduce material or production costs,<\/li>\n<li>improve manufacturability,<\/li>\n<li>simplify the assemblies,<\/li>\n<li>increase robustness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Questions about production and deadlines<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">What are your manufacturing lead times ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>The time frame depends on several factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>geometric complexity,<\/li>\n<li>matter,<\/li>\n<li>volume,<\/li>\n<li>level of industrialization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A plan is systematically defined to ensure that commitments are met.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">Livrez-vous partout en France ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yes, we provide logistics and delivery of our parts throughout France.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">How can I submit a project to you ?<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>D\u00e9plier<\/i><\/button><\/p>\n<p>You can send us your plans or specifications via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3-axes.com\/en\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> or by email. At 3 AXES, a company based in Nantes, we are delighted to support you in your tube bending, mechanical-welded assembly and custom technical parts manufacturing projects. We collaborate with SMEs, mid-sized companies and large industrial groups, with the same level of requirements and project monitoring<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ &#8211; Answers to your questions For over 30 years, 3 AXES has supported industrial clients with projects involving tube bending, welded assemblies, and the manufacture of custom technical parts. 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