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CNC Bending Machine for 6mm Hex Stainless Steel Rod Parts
High-precision CNC bending of 6mm hexagonal stainless steel rods into crank and step shapes. Automatic bending cycles with batch bin collection for hardware.
Key Specifications
- Materials
- Hexagonal stainless steel rod, 6 mm across flats
Key Features
- Bends 6mm hexagonal stainless bar without distorting flats
- Crank and step geometry formed in repeatable cycles
- High-precision CNC control holds angles across the batch
- Finished parts drop into bins for quick counting
Can a CNC Bending Machine Handle Hexagonal Stainless Rod?
Short answer: Yes. This video shows a Gonger CNC bending machine forming 6mm hexagonal stainless steel rods into crank and step parts, with the hex faces kept true by formed clamping.
What the Video Demonstrates
| Item | Result shown |
|---|---|
| Stock | 6 mm hex stainless bar |
| Part | Crank / step shape |
| Control | CNC high-precision cycle |
| Output | Bin of identical cranks |
Key Applications
- Adjuster cranks and levers for chairs and equipment
- Valve handles and tool components
- Hardware where a flat grip must survive the bend
Hex Bar vs Round Bar Bending
| Criterion | Round rod | Hex rod |
|---|---|---|
| Clamp marking | Low risk | Needs formed V grooves |
| Face distortion | N/A | Controlled by proper tooling |
| Typical use | Handles, hooks | Cranks, levers, grips |
FAQ
Why bend hex bar instead of round? The flats give screwdriver or grip surfaces that survive bending when the tooling supports each face.
Is this semi-automatic or fully automatic? The bending cycle is CNC controlled; rod loading is manual, which suits batch sizes from tens to thousands.
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