Rolled Sheet Metal Edge

Roll sets are available in heat treated tool steel or delrin.

Rolled sheet metal edge.

In metalworking rolling is a metal forming process in which metal stock is passed through one or more pairs of rolls to reduce the thickness and to make the thickness uniform. Solidworks has never had the capabilitys to create a part as such and still be able to create a flat pattern from it. Considering the neutral factor is 0 5 for rolled sheet metal parts. In the photos you can see that we start by folding the sheet metal over a sharp edge such as the edge of an anvil or sander stand.

Curling is different than a tear drop hem because in a curl the edge finishes inside itself where a hem leaves the initial edge exposed. Also known as edge rollers these tools slide back and forth along edges to create even bends. Production sheet metal parts for manufacturers and oems. We stock stainless steel nickel alloys aluminum and other specialty metals in coil form and also offer toll processing of various metals including.

Curling sheet metal is the process of adding a hollow circular roll to the edge of the sheet. Put this in a template file if this a common job in your company and of you go. A common feature in the sheet metal industry are rolled edge flanges on a cylindrical parts. With all the great sheet metal tools that solidworks has to offer that is one area the software has strugggled in the past.

The curled edge provides strength to the edge and makes it safe for handling. Curling sheet metal is the process of adding a hollow circular roll to the edge of the sheet. The concept is similar to the rolling of dough rolling is classified according to the temperature of the metal rolled. Unlike benchtop sheet metal tools these shapers are portable so they re often used on site by roofers.

Rolled metal products is one of the steel industry s most respected service centers with facilities across north america. It strengthens a piece where it s most vulnerable the edges and it protects the wearer from getting gouged or cut by their own armor. Rolling sheet metal serves two important functions for armoring. 2x nx8 0 1 5 mach design 1x solid edge st2.

With a single tool create both sharp creases and soft curves along the edges of sheet metal. Inside diameter known flat pattern size pi sheet thickness i don t think nx will consider a new function when one expression can do the trick. Edge fabrication is an iso 9001 certified sheet metal facility specializing in production sheet metal fabrication. 1 4 inch edge bead roll round bead at the edge of sheet metal.

Stainless steel nickel alloys titanium aluminum brass copper carbon steel and other specialty metals. Heat treated tool steel rolls will provide a product details. Use 1 8 markings to set up precise bends.