Edge Forming Sheet Metal

For over a decade we have supported our customers with specialized precision production sheet metal parts and assemblies prototype to production.

Edge forming sheet metal.

Cleaveland tool s edge forming tool how to adjust and use the edge rolling tool. Edge roll found in. Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin flat pieces. 1 4 inch edge bead roll mittler bros.

These bags are commonly used for initially shaping sheet metal also known as roughing before it s finished on a solid surface such as a forming block dolly or anvil. Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking and it can be cut and bent into a variety of shapes countless everyday objects are fabricated from sheet metal. Extremely thin sheets are considered foil or leaf and pieces thicker than 6 mm 0 25 in are considered. Sheet metal forming bags hold any shape workpiece steady while you pound on it with a hammer.

1 16 inch wire bead. Curling sheet metal is the process of adding a hollow circular roll to the edge of the sheet. As a family owned business we pride ourselves on manufacturing precision sheet metal made in america. We are an iso 9001 certified sheet metal facility and can ensure your product is fabricated to your specifications.

Spring back is the unwanted tendency of sheet metal to retain or go back to its original flat form after the forming process features such as collars near pierced areas also serve a purpose. The curled edge provides strength to the edge and makes it safe for handling. Thicknesses can vary significantly. They come with rollers for turning wiring burring beading and crimping.