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5mm Chrome-Plated Rod Bending Without Surface Marks
High-precision 3D CNC bending of 5mm chrome-plated rods into long U-pins, keeping the mirror finish intact. Rod, iron and stainless bending on one machine.
Key Specifications
- Materials
- Chrome-plated steel rod, 5 mm diameter
Key Features
- Bends chrome rod without scratching the plate
- Polished die paths guide the plated surface
- Deep U geometry with parallel legs
- Mirror finish survives the full cycle
Can Chrome-Plated Rod Be Bent Without Ruining the Finish?
Short answer: Yes, with mark-free tooling. This video shows 5mm chrome-plated rods bent into long U-pins - polished die paths carry the plated surface through the bend, and the mirror finish comes out intact.
What the Video Demonstrates
| Step | Operation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plated rod located in cradle | No point contact |
| 2 | Deep U swept on polished die | Finish preserved |
| 3 | Legs trimmed equal | Parallel pin |
| 4 | Visual check | Bright, mark-free |
Key Applications
- Guide rods and dowel pins for machinery
- Bright hardware for furniture and displays
- Replacement pins where chrome is spec'd
Plated-Rod Bending Tooling
| Standard tooling | Mark-free tooling |
|---|---|
| Bare steel grooves | Polished, radiused paths |
| Scuffs plate | Plate survives |
| Re-plating needed | Ships as bent |
FAQ
Is the rod plated before or after bending? Before - the demonstrated flow bends plated stock, which is why tooling care matters.
Can the machine also bend plain iron and stainless? Yes - the same platform, with programs and dies per material.
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