/wirebender

Precise wire bending CNC machine for wires at 1mm and less in diameter.

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Wire Bending CNC

Precise wire bending CNC machine for wires at 1mm and less in diameter.

Current version: 1.1 (2019-09-29)

Wire Bending CNC

Goal:

  • build a simple wire bending machine that is easily createable by other makers
  • capable of making sharp bends with millimeter precision
  • most of the parts 3D printed
  • using common parts and fasteners easily and cheaply purchasable

Use:

  • jewelry making, electronics, art ...

Wire Bending CNC

Parts required

3D printed parts (STL files)

  • Bender
    • Tool Head
    • Motor Frame
  • Feeder
    • Motor frame
    • Bottom frame
    • Wire guide
    • Idler gear carriage
    • Idler gear spacer
    • Feeding gear spacer
    • Bending plate (template)
  • Straightener rollers (2x)
    • Bed frame (2x)
    • Top gears frame (2x)
    • Roller (14x)
  • Spool holder

Screws & bolts

  • 3x16 wood screw (16x)
  • M3x10 hex-socket bolt (4x)
  • M3x12 hex-socket bolt (18x)
  • M3x20 hex-socket bolt (6x)
  • M3x40 hex-socket bolt (4x)
  • M3 nut (10x)
  • M3 washer (14x)

Electronics

Bearings & Other

  • Welding Machine Feeding gear V-grove (30mm diameter)
  • Small steel spring 4x6mm
  • Bearing 3x10x4mm
  • Bearing 6x15x4mm
  • 6mm steel rod
  • 2mm thick small sheet of steel for bending plate (optional)
  • Wood board for a base (minimal size - 450x100mm)

How to build it

Watch the video

Full tutorial available on instructables.com.