What’s the Smart Way to Mass-Produce Traditional Chinese Fan Frames?

With the rise of Guochao (Chinese-style trends), traditional Chinese hand fans have gained popularity for their elegant design and cultural depth. As demand rises, manufacturers face a common bottleneck: how to efficiently produce the iron wire frames that form the backbone of each fan.

 

That’s where a small 2D CNC iron wire bending machine comes in. Designed by leading bender and ring making machine manufacturers, this high-precision, high-speed solution from Jinchun Mechanical Equipment provides exactly what’s needed for scalable, automated fan frame production.

 

Why Does the Fan Frame Industry Need a High-Efficiency Wire Bending Solution?

Though compact, the fan frame is not easy to manufacture — it requires both accuracy and volume. Here's why:

Challenging materials: Fan frames often use hard iron wire (2–6mm), which must be bent at precise angles (adjustable ±180°) to prevent cracks or distortion.

Order spikes: Creative and cultural products often see seasonal surges. Manual bending or low-efficiency equipment can't keep up with bulk orders.

Strict quality control: Frames must maintain consistent curvature and clean cuts. Inconsistent output leads to poor assembly, instability, or aesthetic flaws.

Traditional processing depends heavily on manual labor — usually delivering less than 500 pieces per shift and suffering from high defect rates. That’s why many modern producers are turning to small 2D CNC wire forming machines to automate the process with pinpoint precision.

 

How Does the Jinchun 2D CNC Bending Machine Solve These Challenges?

Tailored for precision wire processing, Jinchun’s 2D wire bender introduces three core innovations that make it ideal for producing decorative iron components such as fan frames, metal rings, and more:

 

⚙️Fully Automated Workflow – Over 3x Efficiency Boost

Equipped with three Cr12 steel wire feeding rollers (HRC 58–62°) and 2–6-axis servo motors, the machine supports fully integrated feeding, bending, and cutting of 2–6mm iron wire.

With speeds of 10–15 pcs/min, daily output exceeds 5,000 pieces, tripling the efficiency of manual operations.

Example: A customer in Pingxiang, Jiangxi reduced their delivery lead time from 15 to 5 days after introducing the machine.

➤ High-Precision Forming – Perfectly Consistent Bends

Uses Swedish Cr12 dies (HRC 58–62°) and a 3D gearbox to handle complex curves (like 120° and 150°), achieving ±0.5mm precision, well above industry standards.

Features a 32-bit processor and touchscreen interface with 4,000 preloaded programs — quick changeovers without manual recalibration.

 

⚙️ Flexible Configuration – Multi-Spec Support with No Downtime

Compatible with round, flat, and square wires, it processes 2–6mm SKD11/51 standard iron wire without changing molds.

Whether making long-handle or short-handle fan frames, operators only need to switch programs — cutting tooling costs and downtime significantly.

 

Core Technical Highlights: Precision Meets Productivity

Component	Feature Description	Operational Advantage
Drive System	3-phase 380V power + Inovance servo motors (wire feed, bending, cutting)	Stable power, fast response, <0.1mm bending synchronization error
Data Storage	Supports 4,000 sets of wire profiles, 300 actions per profile	One-time programming, quick recall, zero setup time
Pneumatic Control	1 solenoid valve + 1 cylinder	Controlled force prevents wire denting and deformation
User Interface	Bilingual EN/CN touchscreen + remote upload/download support	User-friendly, easy to operate, multilingual customization
Mechanical Design	3 precision feed rollers (Ra ≤ 0.8μm), 4-axis gearbox	Smooth wire feeding, one-pass forming of complex geometries

Real-World Case: How a Jiangxi Fan Manufacturer Boosted Capacity 10x

A cultural goods company in Jiangxi was commissioned to produce 50,000 traditional fans. The challenge: thin wire, tight tolerance, fast delivery. Their old setup could barely reach 1,000 pcs/day with a 15% defect rate.

After adopting Jinchun’s small 2D CNC wire bender, results improved dramatically:

Productivity leap: 20–25 pcs/min = 9,600–12,000 pcs/day in one 8-hour shift

Precision boost: ±0.5mm angle tolerance, <0.3% burr rate, 98.5% yield

Cost savings: Compact footprint (only 1.5㎡ / 2400×900×1650mm), no need for skilled labor, 22% lower operating costs

“This machine didn’t just help us meet today’s demands,” the procurement manager said. “It also future-proofed our production for growth.”

 

Conclusion: Empowering Cultural Craftsmanship with CNC Precision

The success of traditional Chinese fans is more than a trend — it’s a fusion of heritage and innovation. With Jinchun’s 2D CNC wire bending machine for forming, welding, and ring making, manufacturers can scale production, reduce waste, and deliver artisan-quality products faster and more affordably.

From delicate 2mm wire to sturdy 6mm stock, from small batches to large orders — this automated wire welder and bender delivers performance you can rely on.

➤ Visit Jinchun Mechanical Equipment to explore models, request a trial, or get a free quote. Ready to bring automation to your factory floor? Start today!