Simultaneous weight reduction and cost reduction are some of the most important development targets in the transportation industry.
That doesn’t just apply to traditional cars, trucks, and trains. It also applies to trailers, buses, and alternative transportation like e-cars and e-trucks.
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[...]
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[...]
We’re often asked if we can make metal cylinders or “rings.” And while these things are made with a rolling process, that process is not roll forming, it's called roll bending.
For manufacturers who require a continuous flow of custom roll forming, late shipments and stock outages can negatively impact sales and make it difficult to compete in today’s global marketplace. To limit the possibility of such headaches, OEM often choose between multisourcing vs. single-source[...]
Any metal component design needs the right manufacturing process to achieve its potential. Factors to consider include adaptability to the application, material flexibility, production time frames, product durability, and cost-effectiveness.
There are a variety of metal forming processes that[...]
You’ve seen the pictures of shipping barges idling off the coasts of the United States.
You may have had delays in shipments from overseas that have impacted your delivery time to your clients and, consequently, your bottom line.
You may be looking to reshore your roll forming in order to create[...]
Even the most talented metal fabricators may struggle to churn out a winning part if you make the production process hard for them.
Conversely, there are steps you can take to ensure your vendor is using the best roll forming process for the job.
As a specifying engineer or purchasing agent, you need to find the perfect material to suit your specific job needs, but still want to keep your budget in line. One advantage of roll forming is that it’s the most economical process for shaping certain materials -- especially in parts with complex[...]
You need a metal forming process that will produce a quality product at the right price, meet your inventory needs, and ensure your product is delivered on time.
