Common Materials Used In Roll Forming | CUNMAC Vietnam Icon Icon

Common Materials Used In Roll Forming

common materials used in roll forming
5/5 - (1 vote)

From flat sheets to desired shapes. Let’s jump into this article to explore some common materials used in roll forming now!

WHAT IS ROLL FORMING?

Roll forming is a continuous process where the metal sheet or strip is passed through a series of rollers, each set of rollers gradually bending the materials into the desired shape or profile.

Rollers of roll forming machine

Rollers of roll forming machine

COMMON MATERIALS USED IN ROLL FORMING

1/ Steel

An alloy of iron and carbon, with less than 2% carbon, 1% manganese and small amounts of other elements.

2/ Stainless steel

Contains a high percentage of chromium, resistant to rusting and corrosion so ideal for hygienic environments.

Steel coil

Steel coil

3/ Galvanized and galvannealed steel

– Both are zinc-coated, designed for rust and corrosion resistance.

– Galvannealed steel is easier to shape and paint, but it has a duller appearance compared to the spangle surface of galvanized steel.

Galvanized and galvannealed steel

Galvanized and galvannealed steel

4/ Aluminum

A soft, malleable, and lightweight metal with excellent corrosion resistance as well as electrical and thermal conductivity.

Aluminum coil

Aluminum coil

5/ Brass

A copper and zinc alloy featuring a bright, gold-like color and a high resistance to corrosion.

Brass coil

C purlin roll forming machine

Through this post, CUNMAC team has given you some common materials used in roll forming. Don’t forget to follow the next issue of our series #defineterms to update more useful information.

This series belongs to CUNMAC Vietnam.

CUNMAC Vietnam – Roll Forming Machine Manufacturer has 15 years experience to ensure machine quality and customer satisfaction all over the world. 

We customize, design and manufacture a wide range of good solutions and products for companies operating in the sheet metal, construction and manufacturing industries. 

All CUNMAC machines are made in Vietnam. Our goal is to provide made-in-Vietnam flexible machines with good ease of use and high quality, where our designs and solutions give customers unique benefits and experience of our products.

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
betoffice
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x