Edge Forming Sheet Metal

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.

Edge forming sheet metal.

1 16 inch wire bead. Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin flat pieces. 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. 1 8 inch wire bead roll set jamey jordan radius roll set 5 8 inch radius covell 5 16 inch round over die pexto style mittler bros.

Thicknesses can vary significantly. For over a decade we have supported our customers with specialized precision production sheet metal parts and assemblies prototype to production. Edge roll found in. The curled edge provides strength to the edge and makes it safe for handling.

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 edge shapers make different edge styles on your sheet metal with these forming tools. We are an iso 9001 certified sheet metal facility and can ensure your product is fabricated to your specifications. Curling is different than a tear drop hem because in a curl the edge finishes inside itself where a hem leaves the initial edge exposed.

They come with rollers for turning wiring burring beading and crimping. Extremely thin sheets are considered foil or leaf and pieces thicker than 6 mm 0 25 in are considered. 1 4 inch edge bead roll mittler bros. Cleaveland tool s edge forming tool how to adjust and use the edge rolling tool.