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Roll forming—also stylized as roll-forming or roll forming—is a metalworking process that employs a series of rolls to continuously bend a coil of sheet metal until it has the desired profile. The rolls come in sets that are mounted on consecutive stands to facilitate the forming operation. As the strip—typically made of coiled steel—runs through the sets of rolls, each set incrementally produces a bend in the material.Read more -
FPE can design and build Your Roll forming System from the ground up or rebuild your current machines for a new application. FPE can take a used roll form system and customize it for your needs. In all cases you benefit from our 50 years of combined experience in Engineering & Fabricating Rollforming Equipment. We supply solutions to the Building Construction market, commercial markets and for industrial applications. In many cases we can build a custom roll former for less than a competitors standard model. All our systems use off the shelf components for construction. Allowing for easy maintenance whenever it may be needed.Read more -
Small-scale roll forming machines are specialized pieces of equipment making a big impact in cold-formed steel and construction — but are they worth it? Keep reading as we explain exactly how they work, plus the pros and cons, so you can make an informed decision if you’re considering a purchase.Read more -
Roll forming is a process that uses a set of precisely placed rollers to perform incremental bending to a continuously fed strip of metal. The rollers are mounted in sets on a consecutive stand with each roller completing one small step of the process.Read more -
The Swell Form machine (often referred to as a fuser) is a simple, fast and low cost method of creating stunning tactile maps, diagrams, text and graphics. This machine has revolutionized the process of creating these tactile images. Using the special Swell Touch paper, simply print onto this paper as you normally would through your standard printer or copy machine (we recommend a laser printer/copier, as it creates finer lines).Read more -
Roll forming machines are designed to form sheet metal into straight formed shapes. The process powers the flat metal through a series of continuous hardened steel rolls that shape the metal into the finished shape station by station as it passes through them. This method allows rapid prototyping of sheet metal into a variety of shapes. From simple corrugations to fully enclosed elongated shapes. The metal is gradually shaped to prevent excessive stress in specific areas. Because forming takes place by drawing, and in many cases rolling the sheet metal into coils by machine, mass production is possible.Read more -
Sometimes it’s good to know when to ask for help. This is especially true when making decisions for a large business. At times, metal manufacturers hit a crossroads when trying to decide the best way to complete a project. Time and money are often two things at the front of a decision-maker’s mind, and a hyperfocus on these savings can lead to costly decisions.Read more -
Cold roll forming machine, also known as a rollformer, is used to form high-strength steel components at room temperature and is often used to process long lengths of metal to produce a variety of metal products. The cross-sectional profile of a cold formed steel machine is typically tailored to the customer's specific needs. Also, the rollers can be adjusted to form a variety of different shapes and sizes. The process is very precise and can be used to create large quantities of parts quickly and accurately.Read more -
Roll forming machinery is a boon for both the quality and efficiency of metal fabrication. It allows for repeatable consistency within a product run, as well as versatility in design configurations and materials for metal parts. With wide-ranging applications from appliances and furniture to telecommunications and supports or frames for construction, this equipment produces large volumes of formed metal parts quickly, accurately, and affordably through consecutive bending stages.Read more -
Stretch forming is a type of metalworking most commonly used in aerospace applications. During the metal stretch forming process (also known as ‘wrap forming’), metal sheets or extrusions are stretched to exceed their inherent elastic limit and formed around contoured dies to create the desired shape. This “stretching” results in an increased material yield strength and a stronger finished part. Since stretch forming machines maintain constant tension of the metal throughout the process, they minimize imperfections and wrinkles.Read more -
Mobile Precision: Unleashing Efficiency with Portable Standing Seam Roof Panel Roll Forming MachinesIn the era of technological marvels, the "Portable Standing Seam Roof Panel Roll Forming Machine" emerges as a game-changer in the construction industry, bringing unparalleled efficiency and precision to the fabrication of roof panels.Read more -
Metal roofing machines owe their exceptional performance to advanced technology and innovative design. From high-strength steel construction to automated production systems, these machines showcase efficiency, durability, and environmental consciousness. This article explores their diverse applications, impact on energy consumption, and the challenges and prospects in the industry.Read more