Roll forming is a versatile metalworking process. It involves continuously bending a long strip of metal into various cross-sectional profiles. This process is used to manufacture a wide range of products across different industries.
What Products are Made by Roll Forming? 7 Key Applications Explained
1. Complex Shapes
Roll forming can produce intricate cross-sectional shapes. These shapes can include channels, U-beams, C-beams, and other custom profiles. This is difficult to achieve with other metal forming processes.
2. Bars and Rods
Roll forming is used to produce bars and rods of various sizes and shapes. These are commonly used in construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries.
3. Hollow Sections
This process can create hollow sections. These are used in structural applications, such as in the construction of buildings and bridges.
4. Metal Shapes
Roll forming is employed to create specific metal shapes. These include bands, hoops, and other structural components that are integral in various industrial applications.
5. Interior Finishing Components
The process is also used in the production of components for interior finishing and fit-out. This includes cabinetry and furniture components.
6. Profiles and Panels
Roll forming is crucial in the manufacture of profiles and panels. These are used in various applications, including automotive parts, roofing, and siding.
7. Continuous Lengths of Metal Strip or Sheet
Through roll compaction or powder rolling, continuous lengths of metal strip or sheet can be produced from powders. These are then sintered and further processed depending on the desired material properties and use.
Each of these products is formed by passing the metal strip through a series of rollers. Each roller bends the material a little bit more until the desired cross-sectional profile is achieved. This process allows for high-speed production and can accommodate a wide range of materials, thicknesses, and lengths. It makes roll forming a highly efficient method for mass production of metal components.
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