Bending multipliers & shrink
| Angle | Multiplier (1/sin θ) | Field rule | Shrink per inch of rise | Field rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10° | 5.759 | 6 | 0.0875" | 1/16" |
| 22.5° | 2.613 | 2.6 | 0.1989" | 3/16" |
| 30° | 2.000 | 2 | 0.2679" | 1/4" |
| 45° | 1.414 | 1.4 | 0.4142" | 3/8" |
| 60° | 1.155 | 1.15 | 0.5774" | 1/2" |
Distance between the two bends = rise × multiplier. Shrink = rise × the shrink figure; add it to your measurement so the fitting lands where you wanted it.
Multiplier = 1 ÷ sin θ. Shrink per unit of rise = 1 ÷ sin θ − 1 ÷ tan θ. Both are pure trigonometry — nothing here is code-book data. Bender take-up is stamped on your tool; read it there.
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