Why use roll forming

Why Use Roll Forming When the strips of metal are already in the machine, it will encounter a series of rollers that will move the metal forward and simultaneously create a small change in the shape. Once the process is completed, the strip of metal may be a complex shape, done entirely in small steps. The main reason for this is to protect the metal.

Because the strips being used in the roll form machine are very thin, other methods of forming the metal might have the possibility of causing damage to the metal that is beyond repair or recovery. This will entail wasting a huge amount of time and money.

With roll forming however, the changes are just so small that the strips of metal are not placed under enough stress to damage it, though the final shape may still contain many folds. Gone are the days when manufacturers would use the old and traditional methods of forming metals.

Aside from the fact that it would take them long to complete the process, it can make metal susceptible to damage. Manufacturers today are investing in these machines to make sure that the specific shape of metal they want is easily achieved without spending more time or wasting metals.

Perhaps the only drawback to roll forming as a process of manufacturing metal is that it is quite expensive than other methods. Machines used for roll forming are highly specialized and large.

Also, setting up rollers can be a very complex process which is typically done by computer and this can result not only in long set up but change over time as well. Manufacturers that want to make sure their desired shapes of metal is achieved in a faster and easier way have used roll forming machines. They find it reliable especially when there are intricate shapes of metals that they need to produce.