Benefits of high quality roll tooling

The fabrication of steel studs and tracks has become almost common place.  From portable lines to high-speed fully automated machines steel framing components are now produced at great numbers.

How to increase production of roll formed products?

Many steel building components are manufactured through the process of cold forming.  This process uses 'cold' sheet metal coils feed through a rolling mill where roll tooling bends and shapes the flat metal in to a specific shape.  Although simple in theory the process is quite complex.  One of the easiest ways to increase production rates is by having quality roll tooling engineered for rollformers.

Roll former roll tooling

Understanding the specific heat, vibration and wavering requirements of tooling used in the roll former lines is key to manufacturing high quality tooling.  Companies that manufacture both the equipment and tooling and stands have a better capability of supplying the correct parts for your machine.

The benefits of quality machined roll tooling are:

• Reduced web rippling
• Longer life
• Lower maintenance
• Improved 'fit'

The key is having a roll tooling supplier who understands the requirements of rollforming.  Not all machine shops are capable of producing precision tooling for the metal forming process.