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A Roll Forming Design Guide for Enclosed Trailer Parts

In the competitive world of trucking, every pound counts. 

Creating commercial trailer parts requires balancing innovation, practicality, strength, durability, and cost to ensure optimal performance and affordability. In trailer design, the materials, design choices, and added features can[...]

Harnessing Metal Roll Forming for Indoor Vertical Farming Systems

The landscape of agriculture is transforming, driven by a growing demand for sustainable, local, and year-round access to fresh produce. 

Shaping the Energy Infrastructure: How Roll Forming is Powering the Renewable Energy Boom

The renewable energy sector has seen unprecedented growth as the world pivots towards sustainable energy solutions. Amidst this green revolution, a pivotal technology has emerged as a cornerstone in manufacturing renewable energy components: roll forming. 

What Is Metal Roll Forming? | Metal Manufacturing Processes

“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[...]

Metal Forming Processes: Industries & Applications

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Need a metallic L-angle? Roll Forming vs. Angle Iron

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[...]

Beyond Steel: Mastering Metal Properties for Your Roll Forming Project

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,[...]

6 Important Factors in Manufacturing a Solar Racking System

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[...]

Commercial Roll Formed Products: A Guide to the Best Materials

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?

5 METAL ROLL FORMED PROFILES YOU CAN'T (OR SHOULDN'T) MAKE OTHER WAYS

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.

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