How To Roll Sheet Metal Without A Roller

This shows how to perfectly roll an edge of sheet metal.

How to roll sheet metal without a roller.

Roll the template into a cone shape overlapping the sheet metal by 1 2 inch then drill a few holes along the seam and seal it closed by placing rivets in the drilled holes. If you have limited space in your garage then the shear slip roll and brake combination is one metal f. In this setting a metal sheet panel would pass through the machine without being bent. After entering the type of material sheet thickness and bending radius the cnc machine sets itself to roll bending by adjusting the middle rolls downwards in relation to the two side rolls.

As the name suggests sheet metal rolling equipment is used for rolling sheets and strips in the metal fabrication industry. There is a narrow gap between the two middle rolls through which the metal sheet is fed. Kevin caron uses a hammer to adjust and even up the ends of the metal. Now he ll come in with his tig welder and tack the metal together and remove the hose clamps.

The deeper these rolls are set the smaller the bending radius. When sheet metal is inserted between two such rolls the urethane wraps the sheet metal tightly against the steel roll similar to a radius forming urethane press brake die and since the urethane roller is driven the sheet metal is roll formed into a precise radius. He can then add a few more. Follow along as i discuss a few basic tips to combat distortion fo.

These machines come in two roller or three roller designs depending on how you want to roll bend and cut the metal sheet.