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Long Bright Q235 Rods Bent Straight and True

High-precision CNC bending of long Q235 bright steel rods into large crank links - straightness held along the full length, offsets placed exactly.

Key Specifications

Materials
Q235 bright (polished) steel rod, long length

Key Features

  • Long bars stay straight between bends
  • Offsets placed at exact intervals
  • Bright surface unmarked by the dies
  • Hand check spans the whole part
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What Is the Hardest Thing About Bending Long Rods?

Short answer: Keeping the long span straight. This video shows Q235 bright steel rods bent into large crank links on a CNC machine - the long bar is supported so the span between offsets stays dead straight and the bright surface stays unmarked.

What the Video Demonstrates

StepOperationResult
1Long rod supportedNo sag
2First offsetExact position
3Second offsetCrank done
4Hand span checkStraightness proven

Key Applications

  • Long linkage and tie rods
  • Frame spreaders and braces
  • Machinery crank shafts

Why Bright Drawn Stock

Black hot-rolledBright drawn (shown)
Scale flakes offSmooth clean surface
Needs finishingPlating-ready direct

FAQ

How long can the rods be? To machine stroke - multi-meter links are routine.

Can the links be plated after? Yes - bright stock plates beautifully.

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