How Roll Forming Machines Work
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.
This enhanced method of bending the metal
ensures that the correct cross-sectional configuration is achieved
while maintaining cross-sectional area of the work piece. Roll forming
machines become a good choice for manufacturing large quantities or very
long pieces as the operating speed is between 30 to 600 feet per
minute.
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