RogueFab M601

Highlights

Least expensive from this MFR
test data

Materials compatibility

Based on manufacturer documentation and test use; not a substitute for checking your exact material spec.

Mild steelStainless steelAluminumTitaniumCopperBrass

Specs & score

Overall score86 / 100

Pricing snapshotMin system: $1147Max system: $5765

Min system totals are built from the lowest documented prices for frame, dies, hydraulics, and stand/mount that we could verify. See how we calculate pricing for scoring.

Score breakdown

Value for Money

Features-per-dollar scoring based on 66.0 points earned in the other categories (out of 80 possible feature points) and an estimated minimum safe operating system cost of about $1147.

20/20

Ease of Use & Setup

Electric / Hydraulic + Air / Hydraulic operation with RogueFab ergonomics (base score 11/11) and portability tier: portable (no rolling option) (+1 pts).

11/11

Max Diameter & CLR Capability

1.75 maximum round tube capacity based on published specs. Math today is OD-only; CLR ranges will be added to the score once consistent CLR data is available for all machines.

5/10

Bend Angle Capability

195° maximum bend angle

9/9

Wall Thickness Capability

.875" wall capacity for 1.75" OD DOM. Documented material coverage includes: mild steel, stainless (304/316), aluminum, titanium, copper/brass/bronze.

8/9

Die Selection & Shapes

Documented die coverage for: round tube, pipe, square tube, EMT, metric round, metric square/rectangular, plastic/urethane pressure dies, other documented shapes. Points are awarded only for die families the bender manufacturer explicitly documents as compatible for this frame, including any clearly claimed third-party die ecosystems.

8/8

Track Record (Years in Business)

Proven track record, but not as long-standing as the oldest brands.

1/3

Upgrade Path & Modularity

Documented upgrade path covering: power upgrade path, length backstop / stop system, rotation indexing for bend-to-bend alignment, built-in or machine-mounted angle readout, auto-stop for bend angle, thick-wall specific tooling or capacity upgrades, thin-wall / AL / stainless bend-quality upgrades, support for wiper dies.

8/8

Mandrel Compatibility

Mandrel bending capability documented by the manufacturer for this frame with a full bronze or equivalent mandrel system.

4/4

S-Bend Capability

Meets TubeBenderReviews S-bend definition: two opposite-direction bends with ≤0.125" straight (tangent) between them, verified via specs/photos.

3/3

USA Manufacturing (Disclosure-Based)

Disclosure-based tier 3/5 based solely on the manufacturer's own claims about where frames, dies, hydraulics, and assembly occur. We do not audit factories or offer legal opinions on FTC compliance; this scores the stated claim only.

3/5

Origin Transparency

Transparency tier 3/5 based on how clearly the manufacturer documents the origin of major components. This scores documentation quality only; it does not reward or penalize any specific country of origin.

3/5

Single-Source System

One or more required components must be sourced elsewhere, or the manufacturer does not clearly offer a complete system from a single source.

0/2

Warranty (Published Terms Only)

Clear multi-year or lifetime coverage on major structural components, based on published warranty terms. This category is based strictly on published terms; we do not score how well the warranty is honored in practice.

3/3

Brand: RogueFab
Model: M601
Country of manufacture (claimed): FTC-unqualified (unqualified means not-claiming exceptions or pretending to be something it's not) "Made in USA"
Capacity: 1.75
Weight: 255
Warranty: Lifetime (workmanship & material)

How scores are calculated

Score math summary

This shows every category, the exact points awarded, and the reasoning used for this model. (Citations and audit trail are in the section below.)

Audit trail & citations for this model

This section shows the proof behind the specs that drive scoring for this specific model — including where each spec came from, when it was pulled, and who verified it.

Expand audit trail & citation list for this model

Spec / field	Value used	Source / document	Accessed (YYYY-MM-DD)	Notes	Initials / Emp#
angleMeasurement	true	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
autoStop	true	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
clrRange	2.5-6.0	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
cycleTime	13 sec	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Die price – Max (limiting OD / CLR) (diePriceMax)	568	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Die price – Min (180° complete) (diePriceMin)	249	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
diePrice150Mid	265	1.50 x 4.5 die, standard pressure die, no laser index on clamp, single clamp, no die spacers. Total $265. www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
dieShapes	Round tube, Square tube, EMT, Metric round / square, Plastic / urethane pressure dies, Other, Pipe	Other = hexagon, www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Frame price – Max (framePriceMax)	1199	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Frame price – Min (framePriceMin)	799	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
hasPowerUpgradePath	true	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Hydraulics price – Max (hydraulicPriceMax)	2499	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Hydraulics price – Min (hydraulicPriceMin)	99	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
lengthStop	true	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Made in / origin claim (country)	FTC-unqualified "Made in USA"	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Mandrel option (mandrel)	Available	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Max bend angle (bendAngle)	195	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Max diameter capacity (maxCapacity)	1.75	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
portability	portable_with_rollinng	Built in base, rolling cart optional (made by MFR) www.roguefab.com	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Power type (powerType)	Electric / Hydraulic + Air / Hydraulic	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
rotationIndexing	true	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
S-bend capability (sBendCapability)	true	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Stand / cart price – Max (standPriceMax)	1499	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Stand / cart price – Min (standPriceMin)	0	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
thickWallUpgrade	true	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
thinWallUpgrade	true	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Wall thickness (1.75" DOM) (wallThicknessCapacity)	.875	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
weight	255	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
wiperDieSupport	true	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
yearsInBusiness	15	www.RogueFab.com/FAQ	2025-12-01	Read through FAQ	JRG1001

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