Roll Forming Articles

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	Rolling to market - Part I : Cutting lead-times with on-site roll forming By: Dale Kroskey Editor's Note: The following is the first article in a two-part series on shrinking time to market in roll forming. Part II , which will... Publish date: March 11, 2008
	Surveying suitability of welding processes for roll formed parts - Part II : A look at resistance welding By: Bill Schubert Editor's Note: This is a follow-up article to "Surveying suitability of welding processes for roll formed parts," which appeared on p. 32 of... Publish date: December 11, 2007
	Surveying suitability of welding processes for roll formed parts - Part I : Productivity drives suitability By: Bill Schubert Editor's Note: This is the first article of a two-part series discussing various welding processes that can be integrated with roll forming... Publish date: December 12, 2006
	Roll forming gets flexible : Technology evolves to meet the demands of lower-volume production Figure 1 The economy has changed the roll forming business, some say for good. For decades many roll formers have specialized in high... Publish date: December 2, 2009
	Rotary punching revisited : Taking a new look at an old friend By: Paul J, Williams If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. New ways to increase production, reduce labor costs, and... Publish date: August 6, 2009
	Roll forming multiple gauges with precision : Compensating for gauge changes doesn't necessarily require significant investment By: George Y. Li Photo courtesy of Dietrich Metal Framing, www.dietrichindustries.com. Sometimes a shape to be roll formed has multiple gauges. To reduce the... Publish date: July 8, 2009
	Putting a few end forming basics to work End forming processes are used to change the shape of a significant majority of fabricated tube ends. Quite often one or both tube ends must be... Publish date: March 9, 2009
	Managing continuous improvement for roll forming : Part II: Analyzing problems, maximizing output By: Andy Allman "Editor's Note: This article is the second in a two-part series. After you have selected a continuous improvement method (such as the Deming... Publish date: March 9, 2009
	Continuous improvement for roll forming : Part I: Measuring capacity and utilization By: Andy Allman Editor's Note: This article is the first of a two-part series. Can you find a hidden roll former or tube/pipe mill in your shop? It is on... Publish date: March 10, 2009
	Understanding bending, moving material in roll forming : Directing forces for optimal results By: Hanhui Li Figure 1 Click image to view larger The flower diagram for a formed box shows two distinct forming actions: rotation and horizontal movement.... Publish date: September 30, 2008
	Edge treatments for roll formed parts : Eliminating burrs to eliminate injuries, scratches By: Hanhui Li According to data gathered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the steel... Publish date: May 13, 2008
	Rolling to market : Part I: Cutting lead-times with on-site roll forming By: Dale Kroskey Automation can significantly reduce downtime between coils. Editor's Note: The following is the second article in a two-part series on... Publish date: March 11, 2008
	Roll form tooling design for air bending : Selecting a techique for reduced distortion By: Hanhui Li When a bend is formed with the air bending process (air bend), the interior of the bending corner can't be reached by either the top roll or the... Publish date: April 10, 2007
	Is metal roofing fabrication right for your shop? : How to ensure your roll forming operation is a good fit By: Paul Williams In recent years the metal building industries have grown substantially. According to the Metal Roofing Alliance, the residential metal roofing... Publish date: April 10, 2007
	Meeting the Standard : Five must-have accessories for your next roll former By: Jeff Carson Figure 1 Plug-and-play electrics help simplify installation of a roll forming line and allow you to relocate the equipment easily when needed.... Publish date: January 9, 2007
	Surveying suitability of welding processes for roll formed parts : Part I: Productivity drives suitability By: Bill Schubert A high-frequency welder does its work after material moves through an induction coil. Editor's Note: This is a follow-up article to "Surveying... Publish date: December 12, 2006
	Stud-maker throws church building a curve : Curved studs facilitate free-spanning dome By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal� Editor The 60-ft.-dia. hybrid frame—made of a plate steel skeleton and light-gauge steel ribs—converges from a platerolled base to an... Publish date: September 12, 2006
	Roll forming using spring-loaded top rolls By: Rick Blum, Contributing Writer Roll forming using spring-loaded top rolls, in which the top rolls are not held perfectly rigid, is a practical and economical option for... Publish date: July 11, 2006
	Improving roll forming productivity of roofing components : Developments and options in equipment, processes By: Scott Tompson Photo courtesy of Follansbee Steel, Follansbee, W.V., and the Metal Roofing Alliance. The metal roofing industry has undergone... Publish date: May 9, 2006
	End distortion on roll formed parts : Investigating causes and cures By: Hanhui Li End distortion is a birthmark caused by the roll forming process. Roll forming—a process in which a flat strip is bent continuously... Publish date: December 13, 2005
	In the loop on closed-loop roll forming? : Understanding the merits, drawbacks of open- and closed-loop control systems By: Richard Allman In roll forming, nonstop punching and shear systems typically deliver the highest output. Although these systems traditionally have... Publish date: December 13, 2005
	A good start makes a difference : How to set the entrance guide elevation for best results in roll forming By: Hanhui Li and Kuang-Xu Li Fig. 1 shows elevation of the entrance guide affects the sectional curvature. Fig. 2 shows an Edge Bent Down Model. In a roll forming... Publish date: March 8, 2005
	Roll forming basics By: Dan Mennecke, Contributing Writer Both roll forming and tube and pipe forming involve bending steel with roller dies, with each pair of rolls working the strip progressively... Publish date: January 11, 2005
	Selecting the right materials for roll forming—Part 2 : How mechanical properties affect production By: George Halmos, Contributing Writer Alloyed Steel In addition to carbon, large varieties of metallic and nonmetallic elements are used to achieve the desired mechanical properties... Publish date: September 13, 2001
	Worn out roll forming tooling and no drawings? : Reverse-engineer it By: Steve Ebel and River City Roll Form Inc., Contributing Writer You may have found yourself saying, "I need to make an engineering change to my roll form tooling, but I don't have the roll tooling... Publish date: March 25, 2004
	How important is roll forming lubrication compatibility? By: Joe Ivaska, Contributing Writer � Plant Environment Let's begin with the plant environment. Environmental guidelines mandate safe handling and disposal of lubricants.... Publish date: September 25, 2003
	Roll formers look for a win : Industry players hope to score with customization, better technology By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Many systems enable users to download a DXF drawing directly into the roll forming line's computer. Not everyone can be the New York... Publish date: September 25, 2003
	Mill coolant system design : Lubrication is more than meets the eye By: James Dyla, Contributing Writer Coolants are used to wash away oils, oxides, slivers, and dirt generated during the forming, welding, and sizing of tubes and roll-formed... Publish date: May 15, 2001
	Advanced roll forming troubleshooting : Avoiding potential problems in the machine, material, and tooling By: Steve Ebel, Contributing Writer If the tooling is fine, you need to begin by dividing the process into three areas: The roll form machine The material being roll formed... Publish date: February 27, 2003
	Selecting the right materials for roll forming—Part 1 By: George Halmos, Contributing Writer To manufacture the right product at the right price, roll formers must have the right material. Selecting the best material for a job is an... Publish date: September 13, 2001
	Exploring the roll forming process : What you need to make a part. By: Andreas Rueter, Contributing Writer During roll forming, numerous activities are performed at the same time. Many people, especially those new to this type of manufacturing, are... Publish date: March 28, 2002
	How important is sheet and plate steel flatness? : Fabricators are specifying temper-passed, leveled steel to remove coil memory By: Greg Simpson, Contributing Writer Steel has the tendency to cling to its original shape and molecular composition. Why? Because it was given a unique configuration when it was... Publish date: March 14, 2002
	Material—Is it always a problem? By: Andreas Rueter, Contributing Writer Have you ever heard the following? � "If we just would purchase the right material, I would have no production problems at all." � "My setup is... Publish date: May 16, 2002
	Examining roll forming machinery, tooling, and lubrication By: Andreas Rueter, Contributing Writer Last time around we took a closer look at problems in the roll forming process and found that work material generally is not the culprit.... Publish date: June 13, 2002
	Working with your people By: Andreas Rueter, Contributing Writer In this column we've examined roll forming systems and machinery, the importance of using the right material, and tooling and lubrication. Last,... Publish date: July 11, 2002

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