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8mm 304 Square U-Bolts Bent on Precision Jig
High-precision bending of 8mm 304 stainless rods into square-corner U-bolts on a CNC jig table - blanks staged, legs dead parallel.
Key Specifications
- Materials
- 304 stainless steel rod, 8 mm
Key Features
- Square corners with tight radius
- Legs parallel for clean nut run-down
- Blanks staged for fast cycling
- Bright 304 for outdoor clamping
What Makes a U-Bolt Easy to Install?
Short answer: Parallel legs. This video shows 8mm 304 stainless rods bent into square U-bolts on a precision jig - the legs come out dead parallel so nuts run down by hand, every time.
What the Video Demonstrates
| Step | Operation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blank at the corner pin | First bend |
| 2 | Second corner | U outline |
| 3 | Leg check | Parallel proven |
| 4 | Table layout | Counted batch |
Key Applications
- Pipe and rail clamping
- Equipment mounting U hardware
- Fence and gate assembly
Square U vs Round U
| Round bow | Square U (shown) |
|---|---|
| Rolls on flat stock | Sits flat, stays put |
| Wide bow radius | Compact corners |
FAQ
Can threads be added to the legs? Yes - threading runs on the lathe before bending.
What U sizes run? From 4mm mini U-bolts to 16mm heavy sections.
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