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How Roll Forming Machines Work

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  What is a roll forming machine? A roll forming machine commonly known as metal forming machine makes some specific configurations out of long stripes of metal, mostly coiled steel. To bend the metal as necessary, the required cross-section profile of the piece is specifically designed for the machine. Apart from roll forming, these machines perform several metalworking duties that include material cutting and roll punching. For the most part, roll forming machines, work in a continuous cycle. The material is inserted in the machine where it makes its way through the stages of each operation, ending with the formation of final product. How a roll forming machine works A metal is bended at the room temperature in roll forming machine using number of stations where fixed rollers guide the metal and make necessary bends. Each set of rollers bend the metal more than the previous station, as the strip of the metal travels through the roll forming machine. ...

5 Essential Wood-Planer Maintenance Tips

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After a certain period, every tool requires maintenance. As there are various parts in the tools whose efficiency reduces due to friction or aging, it is necessary to maintain them. The main objective of maintaining any tool is to ensure that the tool becomes efficient and to make it last longer. This can save some money from purchasing a new one or borrowing from friends. A wood planer machine is the same as an industrial tool, therefore it requires regular maintenance. The procedure of maintenance many vary from one wood planer to the other since there are different types to begin with. 1. Storage Storage is an important part and the very first step in ensuring the proper care of wood planer. An inappropriate storage procedure exposes the wood planer to unnecessary damage and puts the user at the risk of being injured by the tool. Therefore, the tool should be stored at the right place. 2. Sharpening cutting edges To obtain a smooth surface a wood planer ...