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.
Built on Orbitform's proven articulating roller forming platform — with servo control across every axis for applications that demand more force, more precision, or more form complexity.
Form to a precise, programmable endpoint. No post-process measurement required — the servo system holds position so you know the result before the part leaves the station.
Move in multiple axes simultaneously. Form in, adjust angle, return — all in a single programmable cycle. Create profiles, chamfers, and complex geometries that fixed tooling can't achieve.
Hit the part at multiple points or stages without stopping the cycle. Two-stage forming eliminates the crumpling effect and achieves tighter corner radii than single-pass approaches allow.
Up to 9,000 lbs of articulating force opens up steel and thick-wall applications that were previously out of reach for roller forming — without switching to a press or crimp operation.
Simultaneous jaw advancement as the head comes down — rather than sequential movement — reduces overall cycle time. Advance, form, and return in one fluid motion.
The pressure pad advantage Orbitform is known for — combined with full servo articulation. Essential on the majority of roller forming applications and unavailable on competing platforms.
Full servo control across every axis — spindle, thrust, and articulation — delivers process authority that pneumatic and induction motor systems can't match.
Each axis is independently programmable, allowing precise coordination of speed, position, and force throughout the forming cycle. The result is a system where every variable is controlled — not estimated.
Controls rotational speed with precision across the full range — up to 400 RPM. Servo-driven for ultimate RPM control throughout the forming cycle.
Drives downward force and advancement with programmable speed and position. Enables simultaneous movement with articulation for faster, more efficient cycle sequences.
Drives roller jaw movement with up to 3,000 lbs per jaw across a 0.625" radial stroke at up to 1.25 in/sec — with fully programmable path control throughout.
| Articulating Head Max Force | 9,000 lbs total / 3,000 lbs per jaw |
| Articulating Head Stroke | 0.625" radial |
| Articulating Head Max Speed | 1.25 in/sec radial |
| Peak Articulating Torque | 120 Nm (1,070 in-lb) |
| Spindle Max Speed | 400 RPM |
| Power Head Total Stroke | 4" |
| Max Advance / Return Speed | 4.5 in/sec |
| Pressure Pad Stroke | ~100 mm (3.94") |
| Pressure Pad Hold-Down Force | 730 lbs @ 60 psi / 1,216 lbs @ 100 psi |
Download the complete servo articulating roller forming specification sheet for detailed dimensional data, frame size options, and application guidance for your engineering review.
⬡ Download Spec Sheet (PDF)The servo option shares the same core application profile as pneumatic articulating roller forming — round, cylindrical parts — with expanded capability for applications that push the limits of force, precision, or form complexity.
Same platform. Different level of process control. The servo option is the right choice when application requirements push beyond what pneumatic articulating can reliably deliver.
| Pneumatic Articulating | Servo Articulating | |
|---|---|---|
| Formed-up position | Set manually, verified after forming | Programmable endpoint — no post-measurement |
| Form path | Fixed in/out | Multi-axis programmable path |
| Jaw and head movement | Sequential | Simultaneous — faster cycle time |
| Forming stages per cycle | Single pass | Multi-touch, multi-stage in one cycle |
| Max articulating force | Limited on heavy steel | Up to 9,000 lbs — heavier materials, thicker walls |
| Through-spindle pressure pad | Available | Included |
| Frame sizes | Multiple available | Multiple available — right-sized for your application |
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