Editing Swaging (section)

=== Pipes and cables ===
The most common use of swaging is to attach fittings to [[pipe (material)|pipes]] or cables (also called [[wire rope]]s); the parts loosely fit together, and a mechanical or [[hydraulic]] tool compresses and deforms the fitting, creating a permanent joint. In a [[Swagelok]] tube connector, tightening the connector's nut with a wrench swages part of the connector permanently to the tubing. Once swaged on, the connection can be unmated and remated.

Pipe flaring machines are another example.  Flared pieces of pipe are sometimes known as "swage nipples", "pipe swages", or "reducing nipples". In furniture, legs made from metal tubing (particularly in commercial furniture) are often swaged to improve strength where they come in contact with the ground, or casters.