How To Roll An Edge On Sheet Metal

This is how easy it is to make a rounded edge on metal.

How to roll an edge on sheet metal.

You can create the perfect uniform radius with these bevel heads. The benefits of working with beveltools. The simplest method is to clamp the metal down on a table and use your body weight and hands to bend it over. Curling sheet metal is the process of adding a hollow circular roll to the edge of the sheet.

Using simple hand tools to make a rolled wire edge to a piece of sheet steel. Using the tool and a hammer simply place the tool edge on the sheet and bang the hammer on the other end to stamp the piece. Pinch rolls stabilize the sheet metal in the grinding zone. Create a line of these stamps as long as you need.

Rounding metal with the bevel heads from beveltools ensure a smooth and consistent rounded edge on sheet plate pipe and hole. Curling is different than a tear drop hem because in a curl the edge finishes inside itself where a hem leaves the initial edge exposed. The curled edge provides strength to the edge and makes it safe for handling. Stationary carbide knives or flat files for smoothing the edges are easy to incorporate into a low speed operation.

Embossing sheet metal is a simple way to add dramatic decoration as well as increase the strength of a piece. Grinding uses driven side rolls see figure 4. I ve started by bending the sheet up 90 degrees where i want to roll to start.