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5 Definitions of Durability in Engineering for Roll Forming

In roll forming, there are five ways to define durability in engineering. To get the component you want, make sure to understand each characteristic of durability:
  1. Strength 
  2. Hardness
  3. Corrosion resistance
  4. Wear resistance
  5. Impact toughness

The 4 Most Common Myths of Roll Forming Metal

There are a lot of common misconceptions about roll forming metal. Four of the most common myths about the roll forming process include:

  1. Roll forming tools are "too expensive"
  2. The cost "isn't worth it" unless you have super-high volumes
  3. Roll forming "can't produce" high-precision parts
  4. Roll[...]

JIT Delivery: 1 Step a Roll Forming Manufacturer Must Take

There’s nothing new or mysterious about “just-in-time” or JIT manufacturing. The idea has been around since the 1970s, and all it means is that you receive what you need, just when you need it -- hence the popular term just-in-time delivery.

Yet, when it first came into practice, it shook up metal[...]

Green Metal?! Discovering the Patina Effect

Like with many other things in life, age is a big talking point in decorative metals. Is youthful glow better, or is the weather look of experience more desirable? 

4 Elegant Mouldings and Finishing Ideas in Copper, Bronze & Brass

Finishing is the process of treating the exterior of a metal by applying a protective layer or unique aesthetic touch to its surface. There are numerous types of metal finishing processes that attain a variety of results -- many of which can add architectural value.

ECO-FRIENDLY INTERIOR DESIGN MATERIALS: IS STEEL SUSTAINABLE?

Is steel a sustainable material? Incredibly so.

It’s also available in multiple forms -- stainless, galvanized, carbon, and mild. Each has a different aesthetic and slightly different physical properties for your application. Overall, it’s a great structural and decorative material for[...]

Roll Forming Design Guide for Sheet Metal Components

People not familiar with roll forming usually need some education regarding the machines’ capabilities and limitations – even people who regularly work in sheet metal roll forming. There’s a reason skilled roll form engineers are a coveted resource – this is complicated stuff.

6 Ways to Get More Out of Your OEM Metal Roll Forming Process

Does your roll former bring you value beyond simply just doing roll forming? 

To be competitive, a manufacturer has to offer value throughout your supply chain, from beginning to end of the project.

A roll forming manufacturer has experience in optimizing designs, processes, and post-production[...]

Are You Getting Roll Forming Services From An Agile Manufacturer?

What makes a link in your supply chain “agile?”

To answer, look at your favorite examples of modern manufacturers and product developers. The ones that are anti-bureaucratic. The ones whose culture facilitates creative solutions for their customers.

Think of Tesla vs. a company like, say, General[...]

Can Outsourcing 1 Part to a Metal Roll Forming Company Boost Profits?

U.S. manufacturing has had its share of bad turns over the last 50 years, with entire industries being outsourced to other parts of the world. This is not good news for metal roll forming companies.

Starting with products like clothing and electronics, we gradually saw large corporations move[...]

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