About us

A Quick Overview of Roll Forming Technology

Roll forming is a simple, proven process. It's a continuous bending operation in which a long strip of metal (typically coiled steel) is passed through consecutive sets of rolls, or "stands," at room temperature. Each set performs incremental parts of the bend until the desired cross-section profile is obtained. Unlike other common metal shaping methods, roll forming's inherent flexibility allows secondary processes to be integrated into a single production line—increasing efficiency while reducing operational and capital costs by eliminating unnecessary handling and equipment.

Typical roll forming mills can accommodate material gauges ranging from .010" to 0.3875" thick. The bond radius is largely determined by the ductility of the metal, but 180" bends are commonly acheived with the right material.

Roll forming excels in applications that require medium and high-volume production runs of parts with tight tolerances and consistent, complex cross section profiles. It can be used as a cost effective alternative to extruding press baking and stamping components.

Advantages of Roll Forming Technology:

• High-volume capacity
• Ultra-precise processing to very tight tolerances with excellent part uniformity and superior surface finishes
• Can process multiple metals with variable surface coatings, flexibilities, lengths, widths, and thicknesses
• Able to process higher-strength steels without breaking or tearing to create stronger and lighter structural components using less steel, which saves money on materials
• Integration of secondary operations such as welding, punching, and precision laser cutting optimizes production efficiency
• Can combine multiple, separate shapes into one complex profile to streamline production

Company Profile

Overview:
• Roll forming technology and business support services company founded in Shelbyville, Kentucky, in 1947
• North American subsidiary of voestalpine AG, based in Linz, Austria, since 2000

Locations:

North American Headquarters
Roll Forming Corporation, Shelbyville
1070 Brooks Industrial Road
Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065
(502) 633-4435

Roll Forming Corporation, Jeffersonville
1205 North Access Road
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
(502) 633-4435

Roll Forming Corporation, Sharon
250 MLK Jr. Blvd.
Farrell, Pennsylvania 16121
(724) 982-0400

Certifications:
ISO 9001:2008 Third Party Certification
AS9100 Aerospace Third Party Certification
NADCAP Accreditation for Heat Treating
NADCAP Accreditation for Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
NADCAP Accreditation for Welding
Boeing 51991 DPD/MBD Approved
Boeing Delegated Source Inspection
Lockheed Martin Delegated Source Inspection
Spirit Delegated Source Inspection
ROHS, WEEE Environmental Compliance

Services:

Roll Forming Services
• Custom roll-formed part solutions
• Secondary modification, processing, and finishing operations
• Integration of roll-formed parts into existing product designs and processes

Engineering & Consulting
• Co-engineered solutions (parts designed with or specifically for clients)
• Pre-engineered solutions (“standard” parts designed by Roll Forming Corporation for use by clients)
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling

Specialized Solutions
• Supply chain & part lifecycle management
• In-house tooling, design, manufacturing, and maintenance
• “Tools for life”
 
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