Manual bending jig with protractor angle gauge and rod
rod-bending

5mm Stainless Steel Handle and Hook Bending Production Line

Stainless steel rod and strip forming: automatic wire forming machine plus manual protractor jig producing square handles and hooks in batch for hardware.

Key Specifications

Materials
Stainless steel rod and flat bar, approx. 5 mm

Key Features

  • Forms square stainless handles from 5mm rod
  • Automatic forming line with roller straightener
  • Manual protractor jig used for angle setup and trials
  • Flat strip parts processed on the same platform
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How Do You Set Up Stainless Handle Production - Machine or Jig First?

Short answer: Both. This video shows the workflow: a manual protractor jig proves the angle geometry for 5mm stainless square handles, then the automatic wire forming line runs the batch into collection bins.

What the Video Demonstrates

StageEquipmentResult
SetupManual jig with angle gaugeCorrect bend program
FormingAutomatic wire forming lineSquare handles
CuttingInline part-offEqual leg lengths
SortingBins by part typeReady for assembly

Key Applications

  • Appliance and cabinet handles in stainless
  • Hooks and brackets for racks and displays
  • Flat bar and strip formed hardware

Jig-First Setup Saves Machine Time

Without jig trialWith jig trial
Trial and error on CNCAngles proven offline
Scrap parts during setupFew rejects
Machine tied upMachine only runs good parts

FAQ

Do you supply the manual jig with the machine? Yes - shops commonly buy both; the jig handles prototypes and the machine handles volume.

Can the line run flat bar as well as round rod? The demonstrated bins include flat stainless strip parts alongside round rod handles.

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