RogueFab M605

Highlights

Mid 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 steel4130 chromolyBrassCopperTitaniumAluminum

Specs & score

Overall score94 / 100

Pricing snapshotMin system: $1347Max system: $6065

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 74.0 points earned in the other categories (out of 80 possible feature points) and an estimated minimum safe operating system cost of about $1347.

20/20

Ease of Use & Setup

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

11/11

Max Diameter & CLR Capability

2.00 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.

7/10

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, 4130 chromoly, stainless (304/316), aluminum, titanium, copper/brass/bronze.

9/9

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: 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.

7/8

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 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 5/5 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.

5/5

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: M605
Capacity: 2.00
Weight: 395
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#
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	—	—	—
dieShapes	Round tube, Pipe, Square tube, EMT, Metric round / square, Plastic / urethane pressure dies, Other	other = hexagon	—	—	—

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