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Process: Rolling

Overview

Rolling is a method to make sheet metal and components thinner and change its structure.

Rolling makes a piece of material thinner by feeding it through rolls, which are big rotating cylinders. When this is done, the workpiece's size and structure will change. The rolls, which can be adjusted, determine the end result. For example; rolls can be flat if the intention is to make a workpiece thinner. It is also possible to make a sheet round if it passes over two rolls, while a third pushes in between them from above, which is called roll bending or forming. This is the same way cones are produced, if one roll is inclined. There are several different kinds of rolling.

It is possible to do rolling with cold material, which usually means at room temperature. The benefits of this is usually nice tolerances and surface finish. Hot rolling also exists, but is mainly used for sheet metal and profiles of larger dimensions.

Rolling is mostly carried out by raw material suppliers. Some workshops also do rolling, and usually specialize in this or do it as a part of larger projects.

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Rolling projects for quote

  1. Drawings count: 1

    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    This client, a manufacturer of conveyor systems, currently seeks the assistance of a supplier who is able to undertake a new manufacturing opportunity. The successful supplier will be required to roll sections of steel channel into a selection of radii and varying lengths. The material is to be supplied and delivered free-issue by the client, which in turn needs drilling, rolling and cutting to length.

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  2. Drawings count: 2

    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    As part of a new product, this Qimtek Member requires a manufacturer who can roll long sections of 3mm 304 sheet up to 5.4M in length. This is expected to be a regular item requiring 5 in year 1, then up to 8 per year for the next 4 years. Matching support braces are also required 2 per tank.

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  3. Drawings count: 5

    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    This fabrication supplier, who does generally complete their own manufacture in-house, has a rolling requirement for the attached archways which is outside of their in-house capabilities. The buyer would therefore like to hear from potential Qimtek suppliers who can assist with this requirement. There is an immediate order to place for this enquiry and although this is a one-off requirement, the chosen supplier may be asked to assist with similar enquiries going forward, once a relationship has been established.

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  4. Drawings count: 2

    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    This company is a high-end consumer goods supplier with an immediate rolling requirement. They are interested in building a relationship with a supplier who is able to manufacture the attached wreath rings as per the drawings provided. Once initial samples are approved, the client will look to order the full quantities moving forward, meaning that the successful supplier will win a new long-term customer as well as the work in question.

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  5. Drawings count: 1

    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    Suppliers with ring rolling capacity are asked to make contact with this buyer - a designer and manufacturer of furniture, with a £50,000 annual spend on subcontract fabrication services. The ring foot will be used within a high stool and is currently required in quantities ranging from 4 to 170 off. Quality and accuracy to the drawings is key, as is the price. There is an initial order to place for 4 off with the chosen supplier.

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    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    This client,a manufacturer of industrial fan units, seeks the assistance of a supplier who can produce the attached inlet flange. This item is to be rolled from 50 x 50 x 6 mild steel angle and is to be delivered to OL13 9RW. There is an immediate order to place for this enquiry with the potential for additional opportunities moving forward.

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    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    This manufacturer of trailers, who outsources a massive £2,500,000 worth of fabrication and profiling each year, currently has one turnkey supplier for all of their subcontract requirements. Their existing outsourcing contract is soon to expire - as such, they are now looking for possible alternative suppliers who can assist them going forward. Transition of the part orders is to commence from the start of May, with some parts to be ordered immediately and others to be staggered while the client uses up their stock. The transition is expected to be completed - and the new supplier having taken on the chosen array of parts - by September 2019.

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  8. Drawings count: 3

    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    This enquiry is on behalf of a manufacturer of reaching aids, who spends £100,000 a year on subcontract fabrication services. This buyer currently seeks a supplier who can roll and form an aluminium ring in batches of 100 and 500 off. This is a new component for which no drawings are available; however, the client has provided an similar example drawing which is to be used for reference purposes only.

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    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    This design house seeks the assistance of a fabricator who can assist with the manufacture of the attached mild steel cup, which is to be left open on either end for the installation of light fittings. There is an immediate order to place for this work and delivery is required imminently, making it a brilliant opportunity to fill short-term capacity.

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    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    This buyer is looking for a fabricator to roll the attached funnel for them, which will be used within the food industry. There is an urgent order to place as the parts are required by 18th October. Therefore, if this work is of interest to you, please submit your quotation at your earliest opportunity. This should become a repeatable project, although different sizes of funnel will be needed.

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  1. B & P Fabrications Ltd

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    4 - East Midlands and East Anglia

    Sheet Metal Fabricators based in Leicester.

    B&P Fabrications was formed as a partnership in 1980 by directors Pat Byrne and Bryan Percival, becoming a limited company in June 1991 as B&P Fabrications (Leicester) Ltd.

  2. Qimtek Ltd

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    2 - Oxfordshire and Essex

    The UK's Largest Independent Engineering & Manufacturing Network.

    Every day thousands of manufacturing buyers and suppliers visit Qimtek to access the most up-to-date network of manufacturing contacts in the UK. Our quick and easy on-line quotation service enables manufacturing buyers to make contact with a vast array of engineering suppliers.

    We are dedicated to the development of the UK's manufacturing marketplace, promoting the skills and capabilities of the suppliers that are subscribed to our membership. 

  3. Cumbria Profiling Ltd

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    9 - North East and Cumbria

    Cumbria Profiling Ltd are a Steel Plate Processing company based at Kirkbride in Cumbria. We supply to a wide range of industries including architectural, automotive, construction, general engineering and many more!.

    We are ISO9001:2008 Accredited and as of November 2015 we have achieved CE Marking Compliance with certification to BS EN 1090, to produce Load Bearing Structural Steel Components up to Execution Class 2.

  4. Romark Engineering Ltd

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    2 - Oxfordshire and Essex

    Machining, Fabrication & Sheet Metal Specialists.

    Romark Engineering ltd is a bespoke metal work fabrication company based in an 8,000sq ft unit in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. With a team of highly skilled and experienced engineers, Romark offers a complete service for the design and manufacture of a large range of metal products, from hand-made prototype parts to production and pre-production runs for a wide range of industries.

  5. Lada Engineering Services Ltd

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    2 - Oxfordshire and Essex

    ISO Approved Machinists & Fabricators based in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

    Established in 1984, Lada Engineering Services Ltd has grown steadily up to the 70 employed today from its modern 45,000 Sq Ft Factory.
    The company has a £5m turnover and owns its own building. In fact Lada Engineering Services Ltd own the entire industrial estate. Lada Engineering purchased Vickers Business Centre in 1997 and appointed Hydon as Managing Agents for the site.

  6. A Taylor & Son (Leeds) Ltd

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    8 - North West and West Yorkshire

    Complete manufacturers specialising in medium to heavy assemblies. 

    With a history spanning 3 centuries A.Taylor & Son are a true engineering success story. Established in 1864 as humble tinsmiths and sheet metal workers the company stands today as one of the UK's leading subcontract precision fabrication and machining engineers.

  7. NIS Ltd

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    8 - North West and West Yorkshire

    Fabrication & Machining based in Chorley, Lancashire.

    NIS produce welded fabrications which have meet, or exceed, the national and international standards for weld quality, integrity and durability. We have onsite some of the most highly skilled engineers with an extraordinary attention to detail that enables us to produce the very highest quality results whilst maintaining a pragmatic approach.

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  8. G & A Engineering

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    1 - South East

    Sheet Metal Fabrication Specialists

    G & A capabilities (4000 sq ft plus) extend to all areas of sheet metal work and fabrication - plating, galvanised engraving, silk screening, polishing, wet and powder painting, shearing, punching and profiling, folding and bending, rolling, hand welding, spot welding, all machining, shot, sand and bead blasting, Arc, TIG and MIG coded welders.

  9. Almor Group

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    4 - East Midlands and East Anglia

    Nickel Alloy and Stainless Steel Fabrication Specialists, Nottingham

    Almor Group are a set of highly skilled Nickel Alloy and Stainless Steel fabricators, fulfilling the needs of our customer base predominantly in the aerospace, petrochemical & heat treatment sectors. Our skilled workforce combines comprehensive in-house fabrication capabilities with over 100 years of experience.

  10. Bucklers Hard Fabrications

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    1 - South East

    General & Marine Precision Fabricators, based in Hythe, Hampshire.

    The facility is located at the centre of the South Coast, providing an easy to locate focal point for customers. The Bucklers Hard fabrication team have over 60 years experience in specialist metal fabrications. As well as offering the skilled Marine Fabrication capability working across a range of materials, we can also offer design and 3D CAD abilities, ensuring whatever format you provide we can work with the detail.

     

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