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10mm Cold-Drawn Steel Rod CNC Bending Machine for Frames
CNC bending of 10mm cold-drawn steel rods into square U-frames and handles. Heavy-duty rod bender with coolant lines and repeatable multi-plane cycles.
Key Specifications
- Materials
- Cold-drawn steel rod, 10 mm demonstrated
Key Features
- Bends heavy 10mm solid steel rods into frames
- Square corners formed with consistent leg spacing
- Coolant spray protects tooling on thick bar
- Multi-plane cycles complete the part in one setup
What Does a Heavy-Duty CNC Bender Make from 10mm Steel Rod?
Short answer: Square frames and cranked handles. This video shows 10mm cold-drawn steel rods bent into nested U-frames with consistent corners - a job that defeats light-duty wire benders.
What the Video Demonstrates
| Step | Operation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod clamped, coolant on | Tooling protected on thick bar |
| 2 | Corner bends in sequence | Square, parallel legs |
| 3 | Final plane formed | Frame complete in one setup |
| 4 | Parts compared | Interchangeable frames |
Key Applications
- Guard frames, rack ends and support brackets
- Machine handles and levers in steel
- Fence and gate hardware
10mm Rod Bending Needs Proper Machine Class
| Criterion | Light wire bender | Heavy rod bender (shown) |
|---|---|---|
| Section capacity | Up to ~5 mm | 10 mm+ solid bar |
| Clamp force | Spring loaded | Powered, no slip |
| Corner fill | Rounded | Sharper inside radius |
| Duty cycle | Samples | Production batches |
FAQ
What is the maximum rod size? Gonger rod bending machines cover sections from 1 mm wire up to 16 mm solid bar depending on model.
Is coolant always needed? On heavy bar it extends tool life and improves corner finish; on small wire it is optional.
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