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.

Sheet metal forming bags hold any shape workpiece steady while you pound on it with a hammer. 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. Curling sheet metal is the process of adding a hollow circular roll to the edge of the sheet.

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. Extremely thin sheets are considered foil or leaf and pieces thicker than 6 mm 0 25 in are considered. 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. They come with rollers for turning wiring burring beading and crimping.

Cleaveland tool s edge forming tool how to adjust and use the edge rolling tool. Edge roll found in. 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. Sheet metal edge shapers make different edge styles on your sheet metal with these forming tools.

Thicknesses can vary significantly. The curled edge provides strength to the edge and makes it safe for handling. 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. 1 16 inch wire bead.