Roll forming deck line machinery adds strength to steel framing projects

Steel framing buildings are designed to take advantage of the inherent benefits of metal components.  One such component is the steel decking.  Steel deck is manufactured through a cold forming process called deck line roll forming.  Sheet metal coils are feed in to a forming mill with progressive roll tooling stands that bend and shape the flat coil sheet in to a specific profile.  Steel deck material is engineered to take advantage of both the depth of the deck as well the ribbing of the deck walls.

Advantages of roll forming decking materials

Manufacturers of metal decking materials are always challenged with how to improve their product.  Providing improved structural integrity, design flexibility and just in time delivery are all major concerns for buyers.  Having the ability to switch between different design requirements such as material thickness and deck depth and width can mean the difference between staying in business or selling your equipment on the used market.

Top features

1. Wide range in material thickness
2. Narrow and wide profile designs
3. Easily replaceable tooling with cassettes or rafts

Learn more on how roof, floor, bridge and composite decking material is roll formed from Metform International.