Rollforming Solutions - Functional, Lighweight, and Freedom in Design
Roll Forming technology, tool design and simulations have advanced to allow for innovative products in complex profile configurations. The optimization of both strip thickness and width, integrated into the cold roll forming process, allows different designs and an incorporation of functions that were once thought to only be available in other processes such as hot forming, stamping and or extrusions. These products, optimized in the strip thickness with thinning, thickening, and grooving, which are fully integrated into the production process can reduce overall costs as well as create significant market differentiation. A faster, state of the art, manufacturing process eliminates waste and reduces overall lead times to market. Steel systems allow for stronger, longer-lasting, more cost-effective products.
Bill T. Johnson, III - Welser Inc.
Using Hydraulics in High-Performance Punching and Cutting of Rollformed Products
In this presentation, we will address common misconceptions regarding the use of hydraulics, explore alternative methods of punching and cutting, and explain the pros and cons of using hydraulics based on lessons we have learned over the past two decades. We will also tie in a collaborative R&D project between TEKFAB and Oregon State University, where we investigated new territory in order to understand how cylinder cycle times are affected by real-world variables. The audience will leave the presentation with an advanced knowledge of how incredibly fast cycle times are made possible with the proper application of hydraulics today.
Mark McGuire, EIT – TEKFAB