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“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[...]

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,[...]

Sheet Metal Parts: What Can & Can't Be Roll Formed?

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.

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?

Metal Cutting: Waterjet Vs. Laser

Custom Roll Forming Processes: Cold Roll Forming Steel

Metal fabrication can be complex, but there are certain methods that can be used to make it simpler and more efficient. 

Roll Forming Services: Your OEM & Architectural Solution

You’re looking for custom metal forming services, and you come across roll forming – but there’s two kinds: OEM and architectural.

What does an OEM roll former do? Is the process any different from architectural roll forming?

Warehouse Storage Racks and Conveyors: Consider Roll Forming

Global shifts are sharply impacting the way companies in the United States do business. Carrying on the trend toward expanding e-commerce, businesses are increasingly shipping goods directly to customers – which means they need their products ready to go at a moment’s notice. 

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