Metal Forming

Metal Forming Machinery

Metal Forming Equipment and Innovation

The trend in metal forming equipment is an increasingly complex one. Metal bending has been around for centuries and the forming industry as we see it today for decades. Today's rollforming leaders recognize the importance of developing innovative equipment in order to stay in business. Continue reading

What does the future have in mind for roll forming?

How do you evlove an industrial machine built to perform the same function over years and decades? My experience in industrial equipment manufacturing tells me that true innovation is hard to find. Many companies simply re-invent the wheel only to find that they are spinning their own. True advancements with any product and especially in rollforming is founded in a strong understanding of Product Management. Knowing the life cycle of a product and combining that with market needs spawns the creative juices in any R&D department. Continue reading

Used Rollforming Equipment: Purlin, Stud or Panel Should you buy one?

Now that you have an order insight you search for used roll formers. You search for used Dreistern and used Bradbury roll former online. But is this the right way to go. Would a used Sen Fung roll former perform the same as a used ACS roll former or even a used Samco roll former. Good questions to ask yourself when you go down this road. Continue reading

Producing Steel Struts through Roll Forming

The process of roll forming has made it easier and more economical to manufacture high strength stainless steel sections used for structural support in pipes and building equipment. A cut off press is also used with roll forming machinery to cut the formed steel struts to required lengths. The cut off press is also used for piercing, notching, bending, embossing, and other operations. Continue reading

Roll Forming Techniques

Roll Forming is also the most economical choice for many companies that want to streamline their production process and reduce overall cost. The high-speed continuous nature of this metal forming technique is especially beneficial for large volumes. The process also incorporates a number of secondary operations in one line. Continue reading

Light Gauge Steel Framing for Construction Jobs

Light gauge steel framing is easier to handle and consumers also recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics including low maintenance costs and high resistance to rot, mould, termite and insect infestation. Steel framing has proven performance in high wind and seismic zones. Continue reading

Make the best of Roll Forming: Use right Lubrication

Best of Roll Forming: Use right Lubrication 

While using roll forming for metal fabrication, many manufacturers fail to give adequate attention to the lubricant used in the process. However, it is important to use the right lubricant for the… Continue reading

Standing Seem Roll Former

Roll forming has been a major contributor to the widespread use of coated sheets for building panels including metal roof panel. It significantly enhances panel stiffness and also provides an improved architectural appearance while disguising the joining seams. Continue reading

Refurbishing Roll Former vs Used Roll Former

 

Making Roll Forming process more efficient 

As a metal fabrication technique, roll forming is preferred by increasing number of manufactures in the industry because of its ability to produce metal components of different shapes in the same roll mill.… Continue reading

Roll Forming Equipment

Controlling spring back requires additional equipment and tooling cost. The spring-back can also interfere with a stamper’s ability to deliver high-tolerance parts. Continue reading