Not only can copper pipe be bent to give right-hand bends (greater bends should be avoided as they tend to over weaken the pipe) but also less than 90° (where a pipe needs to be brought away from a wall to connect to an appliance) and into 'joggles' (swan necks).

Is it OK to bend copper water pipe?

Copper plumbing pipe can be bent properly either with a bending spring or a proprietary plumber's pipe bender which reduces the number of fittings that need to be used. ... This is one of the reasons plumbers bend pipes rather than simply cut the pipe and put a bend fitting like an elbow into the run to change direction.

What happens to soft copper that is bent too much?

A: Yes, it can, but if you're using the pipe for pressurized water be mindful that if bent too much it can weaken the pipe, split at the seam and may not remain truly round if near the bend (for plumbing connections).