“What is metal roll forming?”
Even design engineers with 20+ years of experience still Google this question. Despite its efficient and industrious nature, roll forming is a niche manufacturing process known to few and understood by even fewer.
To help, we’ve put together this primer on[...]
You need long, slender, L-shaped metal components for your project.
Several metal forming processes can achieve the desired result, such as stamping, press braking, or extrusion. A comparison that isn’t talked about enough? The differences between metal roll forming and angle iron.
Any metal[...]
While it's certainly niche, roll forming is still like any other metal manufacturing process. A little collaborative engineering and a lot of lean manufacturing practices equal mutual success.
A deep understanding of metal properties is your secret weapon in roll forming. It gives you the confidence to make the right material choices, ensuring your projects meet quality standards, budget constraints, and production timelines. With the right knowledge, you can create high-quality,[...]
Finding the right material for your job while staying within budget can be a challenge.
Roll forming offers a cost-effective solution for shaping certain materials, particularly those with complex bends or precise angles.
Solar energy is thriving in the United States, fueled by an impressive 24% average annual growth rate over the past decade.
Experts anticipate this upward trajectory to persist in the coming years, solidifying solar power's position as a mainstream energy source. Roll forming technology has[...]
From reliable carbon steel to elegant copper, there’s a perfect metal to bring your vision to life each with unique properties and benefits. But how do you choose the right one for your specific needs?
Think of roll forming as the ability to make creations using an Etch-a-Sketch or drawn with your pen without lifting the tip from the paper. If you can envision the cross section your end product in this manner, there’s a good chance you can — and will want to — roll form it.
Roll forming is one of the most efficient and cost-effective methods of sheet metal forming.
However, it isn’t free. So what major factors affect the cost of roll forming? (Hint: Your design choices play a big part in it.)
