The most common installation for stud and track roll forming machines include a number of auxiliary equipment.  This equipment aids in the forming of the sheet metal into the correct studs and channels.  The equipment required in rollform studs includes;

Many installations operate at very high speeds.  For stud and track roll forming it’s common to reach line speeds of 500fpm or more.  For the overall operation to be successful manufacturers must keep in mind the post production requirements.  As the forming machine discharges the stud at a high speed material handling equipment is required to stack and package the steel sticks in to bundles.  Automated conveyor systems such as the following are typically required.

Integrating the rollforming machine in to your material handling software is critical to minimizing material waste.  These two systems can ‘speak’ to each other in such a way that loading of specific coils and steel material types are selected.  Having automated features within the roll former such as, auto web width, auto material thickness and auto flange height greatly increase the build to order process.  With pulse generators and photo eye alignment sensors throughout the rolling mill PLC programs constantly monitor the high speed operation of the line.

 Machine Quality Control