RogueFab M601

Highlights

Least expensive from this MFR
test data

✔Pros

•Publishes a materials list covering all major material types commonly bent on this class of machine.
•Manufacturer documents a bronze-class mandrel option for this frame.

!Cons

No cons listed. We explicitly only display cons when they are obvious from direct comparison within the range of models on this site and come from a clear, documented source (manufacturer documentation unless expressly stated otherwise inline with the con).

Materials compatibility

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

4130 chromolyAluminumTitaniumCopperMild steelStainless steelBrass

Specs & score

Overall score69 / 100

Pricing snapshotMin system: $1118Max system: $3350

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

Scoring Inputs (debug)

{ "entryPrice": 1118, "maxCapacity": "1.75", "bendAngle": 94, "wallThicknessCapacity": 0.156, "valueP10": 3.362983619260558e-7, "valueP90": 0.0000024600546018038875 }

0/0

Value for Money

Autoscaled mechanics-only value using rawValue=(capabilityPoints/entryPrice). capabilityPoints=40, entryPrice=1118, rawValue=3.578e-2. Dataset band: P10=3.363e-7, P90=2.460e-6. Values are clamped into [P10,P90] and mapped to 1..20.

20/20

Ease of Use & Setup

Portability: 2/3. Evidence checklist: 5/7. Manual=No, On-machine instructions=Yes, Angle reference=Yes, Angle stop=No, Rotation aid=clamp_on_digital, Quick die change=Yes, Mfr YouTube model content=Yes.

7/10

Max Diameter & CLR Capability

Fixed OD tiers. OD=1.75 in. CLR is display-only (not scored).

5/10

Bend Angle Capability

Fixed angle tiers. Angle=94 deg.

2/9

Stress Capacity & Materials

0.156" published max wall for 1.75" OD DOM. Documented materials (7/7): steel, stainless, 4130, aluminum, titanium, copper, brass/bronze.

7/10

Die Selection & Shapes

No published/entered die-family coverage for this frame; this category scores 0 rather than guessing.

0/8

Track Record (Years in Business)

Scored from stated years in business: 16.

2/3

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.

7/8

Mandrel Compatibility

Mandrel bending capability documented by the manufacturer for this frame with a bronze-class mandrel system (e.g., nickel/bronze), or an explicitly equivalent factory-supported 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 5/5 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.

5/5

Origin Transparency

Transparency tier 2/5 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.

2/5

Single-Source System

Complete, fully functional system (frame + dies + hydraulics/lever) available from one primary manufacturer/storefront.

2/2

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): Assembled in USA / qualified USA claim
Capacity: 1.75
Weight: 255
Warranty: Lifetime (workmanship & material)

How scores are calculated

Scoring audit (inputs + math)

This section shows the exact inputs and calculations used to generate the score above.

Scoring inputs (interpreted)

{
  "entryPrice": 1118,
  "brand": "RogueFab",
  "powerType": "Air / Hydraulic + Electric / Hydraulic",
  "easeOfUseTier": null,
  "maxCapacity": "1.75",
  "bendAngle": 94,
  "wallThicknessCapacity": 0.156,
  "materialsCount": 7,
  "yearsInBusiness": 16,
  "dieShapesCount": 0,
  "mandrel": "bronze"
}

Total (breakdown): 69 / 100Total (badge): 69 / 100

Value for Money

20/20

Ease of Use & Setup

7/10

Max Diameter & CLR Capability

Fixed OD tiers. OD=1.75 in. CLR is display-only (not scored).

5/10

Bend Angle Capability

Fixed angle tiers. Angle=94 deg.

2/9

Stress Capacity & Materials

0.156" published max wall for 1.75" OD DOM. Documented materials (7/7): steel, stainless, 4130, aluminum, titanium, copper, brass/bronze.

7/10

Die Selection & Shapes

No published/entered die-family coverage for this frame; this category scores 0 rather than guessing.

0/8

Track Record (Years in Business)

Scored from stated years in business: 16.

2/3

Upgrade Path & Modularity

7/8

Mandrel Compatibility

Mandrel bending capability documented by the manufacturer for this frame with a bronze-class mandrel system (e.g., nickel/bronze), or an explicitly equivalent factory-supported system.

4/4

True 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)

5/5

Origin Transparency

2/5

Single-Source System

Complete, fully functional system (frame + dies + hydraulics/lever) available from one primary manufacturer/storefront.

2/2

Warranty (Published Terms Only)

3/3

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	Yes	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
autoStop	Yes	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	—	—	2026-02-06	—	AN1066
Die price – Max (limiting OD / CLR) (diePriceMax)	265	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Die price – Min (180° complete) (diePriceMin)	265	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	Product Page	AN1066
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, Pipe, Square tube, EMT, Metric round / square, Plastic / urethane pressure dies, Other	Other = hexagon, www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Frame price – Max (framePriceMax)	1099	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	Product Page	AN1066
Frame price – Min (framePriceMin)	734	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	Product Page	AN1066
hasAngleReference	Yes	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online	AN1066
hasManual	No	—	—	—	AN1066
hasMfrYoutubeModelContent	Yes	https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Rogue+Fabrication+M601	2026-02-06	YouTube Search	AN1066
hasOnMachineInstructions	Yes	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online	AN1066
hasPowerUpgradePath	Yes	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online, Page 2	AN1066
Hydraulics price – Max (hydraulicPriceMax)	249	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	Product Page	AN1066
Hydraulics price – Min (hydraulicPriceMin)	119	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	Product Page, references Harbor Freight Ram	AN1066
lengthStop	Yes	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Made in / origin claim (country)	Assembled in USA / qualified USA claim	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online	AN1066
Mandrel option (mandrel)	bronze	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Max bend angle (bendAngle)	94	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online, Page 2	AN1066
Max diameter capacity (maxCapacity)	1.75	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online	AN1066
originTransparencyTier	2 – Minimal disclosure (scattered or vague origin language)	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online	AN1066
portability	portable_with_rolling_option	Built in base, rolling cart optional (made by MFR) www.roguefab.com	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
Power type (powerType)	Air / Hydraulic + Electric / Hydraulic	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online	AN1066
quickDieChange	Yes	https://www.roguefab.com/product/m600-bolt-on-die-spacers/	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online	AN1066
rotationAid	clamp_on_digital	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online	AN1066
rotationIndexing	Yes	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
S-bend capability (sBendCapability)	Yes	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
singleSourceSystemTier	2 – Frame + dies + hydraulics/lever all sold by one primary manufacturer/storefront	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	Product Page	AN1066
Stand / cart price – Max (standPriceMax)	1737	https://www.roguefab.com/product/build-your-bender-cart/#choose-your-bender-cart	2026-02-06	Product Page	AN1066
Stand / cart price – Min (standPriceMin)	0	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
thickWallUpgrade	Yes	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
thinWallUpgrade	Yes	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
usaManufacturingTier	5 – Frame + dies + hydraulics manufactured/assembled in USA (per manufacturer disclosure)	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online	AN1066
Wall thickness (1.75" DOM) (wallThicknessCapacity)	.156	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	MFR Catalog online, Page 2	AN1066
warrantyTier	3 – Strong, clearly written warranty (e.g. lifetime on frame or ≥3-year comprehensive coverage)	https://www.roguefab.com/product/metal-tube-bender-m601-1-die/#bender	2026-02-06	FAQ Page	AN1066
weight	255	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
wiperDieSupport	No	www.RogueFab.com Specs	2025-12-01	MFR Catalog online	JRG1001
yearsInBusiness	16	https://www.roguefab.com/faqs/	2026-02-06	FAQ	AN1066

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