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Importance of Channel Rolling in Steel Fabrication

Channel rolling is an important part of steel fabrication. It can create any shape or form that a customer desires to meet their production needs. Channel rolling allows for the creation of complex shapes and forms with precision, increasing efficiency while reducing cost. This process also ensures uniformity in material quality, resulting in smoother surfaces and tighter tolerances compared to conventional cutting methods. The strength and integrity of the steel remain intact after channel rolling, making it ideal for producing components required for structural applications such as construction beams and frames.


In addition, channel rolling can produce exact bends with minimal waste, which means lower costs for customers over time due to reduced scrap material generated from more traditional cutting processes. Ultimately, channel rolling makes steel fabrication easier by allowing designers to be creative without compromising on precision or quality standards.

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How does Channel Rolling Work?

Channel rolling is a process used to create C-channels and U-channels from sheet metal. It involves feeding the material through a series of grooved rollers, which shape and form it into the desired channel shape. The rollers are computer controlled to ensure that they can produce uniform channels with precise dimensions. Not only does this provide an efficient way of creating these components, but it also ensures that they have consistent quality each time. 


Channel rolling can be carried out on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and carbon steel, allowing numerous industries to benefit from this manufacturing technique. Depending on the application, various methods can be used when applying pressure onto the material, including hydraulic power or manual operation by hand wheeling.

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What Are Different Methods For Channel Rolling?

Channel rolling is a metalworking technique that creates custom shapes from metal sheets. It requires specialized machinery and offers superior accuracy and repeatability compared to traditional forming techniques such as bending. Different methods exist for channel rolling, including horizontal rollers, vertical rollers, rotary draw benders, presses, lathe machines, and laser cutters. 


Horizontal roller channels are capable of producing more complex parts than vertical rollers due to the multiple axes available on them. 

  • Rotary draw benders are commonly used when creating large-diameter components with smooth contours. In contrast, press-forming can be used with certain metals that require higher rates of pressure to achieve the desired shape. 
  • Laser cutting is also an option for achieving intricate designs without requiring any additional material or setup time for each piece being formed. 


All these methods offer unique advantages depending on the type of part being made and should be carefully considered before deciding which one will best suit your needs.

Harvey Brothers Inc. - #1 Channel Rolling For Steel Fabrication in Cincinnati, Ohio

Harvey Brothers Inc. is the number one channel rolling provider for steel fabrication in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our experienced staff of professionals uses state-of-the-art machinery and processes to provide superior results on all your steel fabrication needs. We specialize in custom shapes, sizes, bends, and lengths for any application and precision rolling of large channels up to 40 feet long. With a commitment to quality that has earned us an unsurpassed reputation in the industry, Harvey Brothers Inc. is proud to be your go-to source for all your steel fabrication requirements!

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