ROLL FORMING (Contour Roll Forming)

ROLL FORMING (CONTOUR ROLL FORMING)

(also known as roll forming or cold roll forming) is a continuous process for forming metal from sheet, strip, or coiled stock into desired shapes by feeding the stock through a series of roll stations equipped with contoured rolls called roller dies. Most contour roll forming is done by working the stock progressively in two or more stations until the finished shape is produced.

AUXILIARY OPERATIONS such as: NotchingSlottingPunchingEmbossing Curving Coilingcan easily be combined with contour roll

forming.

Contour roll forming is used in many diverse industries to produce a variety of shapes and products. Industries that use roll-formed products include : automotivebuildingoffice furniturehome appliance and home productmedicalrailcarAircraft ventilationair conditioning industries

Contour roll forming requires less force and offers the ADVANTAGE of theoretically unlimited length as the material need only pass through the rollers. However, they still employ the basic principle of bending the metal beyond its elastic limits. As a result, contour roll forming machines strengthen the metal just like stretch forming machines.