What is Articulating Roller Forming?

Articulating roller forming is used when forming a groove in a part or when there are obstructions to clear in order to form a lip. The articulating roller heads come in from the side to create the formed area. The 360-degree contact means consistent action for the entire time the part is being formed. These roller heads can deliver forming forces up to 5,000 lbs at 100 psi.

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Lip Forming / Crimping

To form a lip or crimp a material, hardened rollers on a spinning roller head can advance vertically and then horizontally to apply an inward force around a cylindrical material.

Groove Forming

Groove forming requires the hardened rollers on a spinning roller head to advance vertically and then horizontally to apply an inward force around a cylindrical material to form the groove in the material.

Undercut Forming

For undercut forming, hardened rollers on a spinning roller head are advanced vertically and then horizontally to apply an inward force to form a groove in the material under a shelf type feature.

Servo Articulating Roller Forming

Programmable form path control and up to 9,000 lbs of force enable precise, repeatable results on heavier materials — no post-process measurement required. Simultaneous jaw advancement and multi-point tooling contact in a single cycle reduces cycle time and expands your forming capabilities.

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Articulating Roller Forming