Advantages of Roll Forming A Metal Part

There are several advantages of using roll forming for your projects:

• The corrugated roof roll forming process allows operations such as punching, notching, and welding to be performed in-line. Labor cost and time for secondary operations are reduced or eliminated, reducing part costs.

• Trapezoidal metal roof roll form tooling allows for a high degree of flexibility. A single set of roll form tools will make almost any length of the same cross-section. Multiple sets of tools for varying length  parts are not required.

corrugated sheet metal roofing machine

• It can provide better dimensional control than other competing metal forming processes.

• Repeatability is inherent in the process, allowing easier assembly of roof panel glazed tile roll formed parts into your finished product, and minimizing problems due to “standard” tolerance build up.

trapezoidal roof panel roll forming line

• Standing seam roll forming is typically a higher speed process.

• Roll forming offers customers a superior surface finish. This makes roll forming an excellent option for decorative stainless steel parts or for parts requiring a finish such as anodizing or powder coating. Also, texture or pattern can be rolled into the surface during forming.

• Metal roof ridge cap roll forming utilizes material more efficiently than other competing processes.

• Deck floor roll formed shapes can be developed with thinner walls than competing processes.

metal tile glazed tile roll forming

There are two common roll forming techniques with variations:

1.Pre-cut or cut-to-length roll forming

• Strips are pre-cut and processed, then fed into the roll former as individual strips. These strips may be cut from a coil or sheet.

• Processing may include piercing, notching, embossing.

• Typically used for low-production parts or parts with certain types of notches.

2.Post-cut roll forming

• Pieces of the cross section are cut to length after forming. This process involves working from a coil of material.

• A strip can be pierced, notched, or further processed before the cutoff operation.

• The cut-off system moves with the strip and can add other features.

Our C Z U Purlin Roll Forming Capabilities

At Steelmama, we offer sheet metal fabrication and assembly services. Our team of experts can handle virtually all types of metal assembly to your unique requirements. We use the best tools and processes to achieve accurate and highly durable parts, with no room for inconsistencies. From prototype to production, Steelmama remains your reliable partner for your various metal assembly needs.