THE MAJOR FACTORS INVOLVED IN JUSTIFYING, SELECTING, AND IMPLEMENTING TUBE BENDING MACHINERY ARE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL. SPECIFIC DATA IS EXPLAINED AND DOCUMENTED TO GIVE A POTENTIAL PURCHASER A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IS AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET AND HOW TO APPLY IT TO HIS/HER GIVEN SITUATION. IN ADDITION, THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPITAL AND STAFFING ARE OUTLINED. THE GUIDELINES IN THIS PAPER ARE INTENDED TO FACILITATE A SUCCESSFUL TUBE BENDING PROJECT.