Many of the things you use on a daily basis are possible because of roll forming. The process is one of the most efficient ways to create metal tubes, boxes, channels, and much more. These products are vital for energy, construction, vehicles, furnishings, and many other applications. We help adapt them too, offering services like tube swaging and bending to cater for various needs.

Endless potential

The most impressive thing about roll forming is how much it can do. Starting off with a strip or coil of material, you can gradually turn it into various products. They can be simple or complex. All you need is to carefully design the process and ensure you have the right tooling to adapt the material.

One thing you need to keep in mind is roll forming is a gradual process. The key to the success, and ability to create complex shapes, is you have a number of different stations with rollers. They adapt the coil or sheet a small amount at each stage. As a result, you can physically see the products gradually taking shape.

Typically, the number of stations in the process will vary depending on the specific product you are creating. If it’s something simple, there may only be a small number. However, as the complexity increases, so do the number of pairs of rollers. In some cases you’ll have basic cylindrical rollers, while in others you’ll need intricate designs to create your products.

More than bending

Another thing to keep in mind is how much the roll forming process has improved. It is more accurate than ever before, and rollers can apply very little strain to the material to reduce the risk of flaws and defects. It means higher quality products. Plus, it benefits experts like us, meaning we can produce better results with tube swaging and other services.

The most important thing to note is the roll forming line can now include stations to do different secondary processes. This could be stamping or punching, welding, and cutting. As a result, the production time and costs are lower. The ability to produce a large number of exact products saves even more time and expense.

The development of automation tech also massively improves the roll forming process. Crucially, a computer can monitor everything and automatically optimise each station. This can include roller placement and even the shape of the tooling. It makes it even easier to make complex products. Ultimately, you get more consistency and will see a massive reduction in scrap.

Many businesses have made the switch to roll forming because of all the advantages it offers. At the end of the day, you can ensure your production is lean and efficient. You can even include a cutting station at the end of the process so products have their final form. They’ll be ready to ship with no extra work.

Talk to us about tube swaging if you need to adapt tubing

As you can see, roll forming is a really fantastic process. It’s a great way to make tubes and various other products. Then, if you want to work with an expert to alter the tubing to suit your applications, you can rely on us. Multiform Tubes Engineering Ltd uses the best equipment and our deep pool of knowledge to deliver fantastic results. This includes various types of tube ends.

So, get in touch today if you want to learn more about tube swaging and the other services we provide. We’re efficient, precise, and reliable.