Hexagonal bundle forming apparatus

An apparatus for forming elongated elements such as round bars, pipes and the like into a hexagonal bundle. Tiers containing appropriate numbers of elongated elements are deposited one upon the other in an assembly zone. The assembly zone is defined by a plurality of support surfaces, one of which is stationary, and the remainder of which are adjustable in relation to the stationary support surface in order to gradually impart a hexagonal cross section to the elements accumulating in the assembly zone. The completed assemblage of elements is then externally tied into a bundle in order to substantially retain the aforesaid hexagonal cross section after the bundle is removed from the assembly zone.