roll forming machine

Continuous Improvement is Critical to Manufacturing Success All companies seek to continuously improve their processes and their services, looking to create a better end product and cut waste along the way. At Roller Die, we take the process of continuous improvement seriously. We are always implementing new technologies and strategies to improve our processes, our customer experience, and keep our quality top notch. Continuous Improvement at Roller Die Continuous improvement is a focus for each department and employees. We listen to suggestions from the floor that might improve efficiencies as well as overall work quality. A strong team atmosphere fosters long term success at producing better products for our customers. We also celebrate with our team when we hit milestones like months of on-time deliveries with no quality issues. Roller die has an in-house team of engineers tasked with responding quickly to customer quotes and supporting our plants and equipment. We aren’t farming th...

Roll Forming Prices Driven by Raw Material Pricing As the price of steel and other raw materials continues to fluctuate and, largely, rise, the team at Roller Die is continuing to look for new ways to ensure the best possible custom metal roll forming pricing for our customers. While we have always focused on speed and quickly quoting new parts, that has become increasingly important when the price of raw materials changes quickly. For our customers, it also means that more of the variability of the cost is driven by current raw material pricing. It also means that the window during which a quote is valid is driven by the same market trends in steel prices. Roller Die is financially strong, which has proven to be an advantage especially during the past two years. We are often able to get the steel needed to ship our customers’ roll formed parts when other companies quickly exhaust their available credit with the steel suppliers. We are also able to make bulk purchases when we find bett...

Tools Used to Restore Vintage Cars, Build Race Cars & More The tools used in the automotive industry to build or modify vehicles should be reliable in terms of performance and outcome. Woodward Fab has been providing the right tools for these jobs since 1966. We understand the needs of the industry and each individual fabricator. Each part of the car should be fabricated to perfection to ensure smooth functioning of the entire car. To achieve this, the tools need to be perfect. After all, a technician is only as good as his tools. Our tools are simple to use but provide the same results that are expected from complex machines worked by experienced hands.   Sheet Metal Fabrication Applications Sheet metal fabrication tools are used in the automobile industry for the following main purposes: • Custom Car Modification Modifying a car, whether it is just swapping the radio or building a sound system with custom enclosures and lighting details – there is no end to the scope of modif...

Sheet metal bead rollers are one of the most important sheet metal fabrication tools. They help in adding rigidity to the sheet metal. Although bead rollers look easy to work with, there are some tips that will help you improve the efficiency and get brilliant results from your sheet metal bead roller. 5 Tips to Making Better Beads with Your Bead Roller The following are some tips and tricks from sheet metal fabrication experts. These tips will help you up the efficiency of your bead roller. 1. If your sheet metal tends to wrap after bead rolling it, consider using a shrinker stretcher or an English Wheel to stretch it slightly. This should make the metal straighter giving it a better appearance. 2. When making straight beads, you can use a bead roller fence. This handy tool works as a guide as you make your beads. It keeps your bead roller in place and makes sure you get a straight clean line. 3. Before using the bead roller, make sure it is clean. If small bits are stuck in the rolle...

In spite of great advances in manufacturing processes, still most of the tube and pipe production methods produce tubes that are neither round nor straight. In order to reduce ovality, and increase straightness, rotary straightening machines were developed. The machines that are used for straightening are built with several methods of driving the rolls. While some machines have a discrete drive motor for every roll, majority of current machines use two drive motors – one for the top set of rolls and other one for the bottom set. Irrespective of the way in which the rolls are driven, it is essential that all the rolls revolve at equal speed from about 1 RPM to 2 RPM. Additionally, it is necessary for the manufacturer to build an electronic load sharing system to make sure the power required to straighten is shared equally between both the driving motors. A check of motor loading and roll RPM (Rotations per Minute) should be done, every time the rolls are changed. Further, this post will...

As the bending techniques differ, it is hard to provide a definite list of safety measures. This post provides a generic list of the safety measures to be taken while using hydraulic pipe benders. Safety Measures While Using Hydraulic Pipe Benders: The following are some of the important safety measures that should be followed while using hydraulic pipe bending equipment: Check the pipe bender thoroughly. Check for any damage or defect. Make sure to do this check every time while using the pipe. Make sure that the roller shafts are properly pinned, prior to using the pipe. Also, ensure that the bending die is properly seated, so that there is no mishap. The pipe should be cleaned regularly, so that its performance is not lowered. Always remember to keep your hands away from the die and rollers while you are bending the pipe. It is always recommended to consult a professional when it comes to maintaining and lubricating the hydraulic unit. Always use the right hydraulic oil during the m...

Circular saws are used to cut a wide range of materials such as metals, woods, alloys, etc. The blades of these saws are fabricated from high-grade materials to ensure better reliability and long-lasting service. Actual saw portion of the blade can be changed as per the requirement. This helps in choosing the blade, which is specific to the material needed to be cut. A proper and accurate cut is obtained by the circular saw. Read this post to learn how to cut a metal using a circular saw.  Metal Cutting Tool Process Using a Circular Saw A metal cutting process involves a series of steps. Various equipment such as work gloves, saw blade, dust masks, safety goggles, measuring tapes, adjustable wrenches, workbenches, and clamps are critical for the operational process. Here is how you can proceed with the process by using a circular saw. Choose the Right Blade: The metal cutting band saw blade must be selected according to the material to be cut. Diamond saw blade is ideal for cutting...