Category: Machine Tools

A Roll by Any Other Name “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” – William Shakespeare No other machine tool or piece of metal fabrication equipment has as many different names as does the everyday profile roll—a machine designed to put a curve into […]

Deflection Defined To comprehend the process of “crowning” in metal fabrication, one must first understand the concept of “deflection.” Deflection is an engineering term used to describe the amount of deformation or displacement that occurs in a structural element when it is put under a load. A simple illustration would be to picture a man […]

As you contemplate purchasing a sheet metal or plate metal rolling machine, there are some key points to consider, regardless of whether you are buying your first or fifteenth roll. Hire Skilled Operators First and foremost, hire (or train) professional operators who have a deep understanding of plate rolling processes and equipment. You can buy […]