There is no really specific "hand bending tool" if that is what you are asking. I just use the same tweezers I use for handling and installing hands - "F" pattern tweezers from Horotec.
I normally add a small drop of HP1300 (not too many people use D5 anymore...unless they have some left over from a decade ago and never change their oils) where the arbor meets the barrel drum and cover. Also on the barrel arbor where it meets the plate and bridge of course.
Your supplier would know what version they are selling you, so you should be asking that. Note that there isn't really a COSC barrel - first the barrel doesn't change, just the mainspring. And the higher grade Nivaflex MN mainspring is used on both Top and COSC grade movements. There's no material differences between Top and COSC grades.
I don't change the barrel at every service, but I do change the mainspring at every service. If the barrel is in good shape there's no need to change it.
Cheers, Al
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