# wirebender

**Repository Path**: armxu/wirebender

## Basic Information

- **Project Name**: wirebender
- **Description**: No description available
- **Primary Language**: Unknown
- **License**: Not specified
- **Default Branch**: master
- **Homepage**: None
- **GVP Project**: No

## Statistics

- **Stars**: 0
- **Forks**: 0
- **Created**: 2024-02-21
- **Last Updated**: 2024-10-15

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## README

# 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](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jpraus/wirebender/master/doc/DSC04026.jpg)

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](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jpraus/wirebender/master/doc/DSC04029.jpg)

# Parts required

### 3D printed parts ([STL files](stl/))

- 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

- [Arduino UNO](https://www.ebay.com/itm/UNO-R3-ATmega328P-CH340G-Development-Board-For-Arduino-USB/273894356458)
- [CNC shield kit for Arduino UNO](https://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Printer-CNC-Shield-V3-Engraver-Expansion-Board-4x-A4988-Driver-Module/362531646420)
- A4988 stepper driver (included in CNC shield kit) (2x)
- [NEMA17 stepper motor / 17HS8401](https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-7A-Two-phase-4-wire-17Step-42mm-High-Torque-Hybrid-Stepper-Motor-For-CNC-New/192894411544) (2x)
- [12V 3A power supply adapter](https://www.ebay.com/itm/AC110-220V-Power-Supply-Adapter-Transformer-LED-Strip-2A-3A-5A-8A-DC-5V-12V-24V/272324616319)
- [Jumpers](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32976996798.html) (6x)

### Bearings & Other

- [Welding Machine Feeding gear](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32932664688.html) 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](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jpraus/wirebender/master/doc/introYoutube.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WENEK-LJA6E)

Full tutorial available on [instructables.com](https://www.instructables.com/id/Spring-Making-Wire-Bending-Machine/).