Project | Precise Wire Bending Machine

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How to build video tutorial is out!
09/25/2019 at 18:43 • 0 comments

Don't miss a chance to build your own wire bending machine!
Detailed instructions how to build one can be found here https://www.instructables.com/id/Spring-Making-Wire-Bending-Machine/
All STL files for version 1.0 available
07/29/2019 at 20:33 • 0 comments

All STL files are now available in a git repository on GitHub. Feel free to download and print. I will post instructions on how to build the whole machines shortly.
Satisfying spring making
07/16/2019 at 19:40 • 4 comments

Yes, it can make springs. Totally satisfying to watch. The precision is incredible. I am really proud of this machine.
It finally works!
07/14/2019 at 19:23 • 2 comments

My Wire Bending Machine Finally Works! And it is incredibly precise!
Few hex made by the machine. They are identical. Two sizes.
New wire feeding gears
07/13/2019 at 20:28 • 1 comment

New wire feeding gears assembly is ready. Using welder machine feeder gear. It's incredible, works like a charm. I will share the overall progress tomorrow.
The first successful bend
07/07/2019 at 17:35 • 6 comments

The first successful bend. A lot of scrapped wire was made in the process. Still, the biggest problem is insufficient adhesion of drive gears.
The version 2 is ready
07/06/2019 at 20:23 • 0 comments

The new assembly is ready, will test it tomorrow. I will upload all the STL files if it works.
New drive gears assembly
07/05/2019 at 08:31 • 2 comments

Today I am printing new version of drive gears assembly and bending tool. It should improve it significantly.