Re: 3-axis wire-bending?

Similar machines are used to bend auto exhausts, the 3 axis are;
linear motion of the feedstock (tube, wire, rod, etc.)through the
chuck / die.
Rotation of the feedstock to the required angle
Bending of the feedstock as it protrudes from the chuck / die. Note:
only one ram/pushrod is required and the bend is always in the same
direction(machine dependant)the feedstock is rotated before being
bent.
The forces involved can be quite high, the machines for exhausts are
well beefy.
Unfortunately I have no idea where to find more info
regards
Steve

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "cornbeltroute" <cornbeltroute@a...>
wrote:

> Some months ago I tripped across a company Web site that advertised
> CNC wire-bending (I've been unable to find the page once more). The
> bending tool resembled a large drill chuck/head, wire advanced thru
> the center, and pushrods (?) at the correct moment would extend and
> bend the wire in the correct direction at the correct degree.
>
> Has anyone any idea how to proceed creating something similar at

home?

> Or suggest what materials I should read as an introduction to this
> kind of computer-servo control?
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Brian Chapman