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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 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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  3. 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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    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    Suppliers with rolling capacity are asked to provide a quotation for an outer mould skin. Required for use within the client's in-house tooling, this design is to be made from steel sheet. The client seeks an additional supplier for this design, as well as the production of similar designs moving forward. They spend a massive £500,000 a year on bespoke fabricated components, meaning that there is plenty of scope for the chosen supplier to develop the relationship.

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  7. Drawings count: 3

    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    Suppliers with rolling capacity are invited to quote for the manufacture of a stainless steel reducer. This design will be used to attach flexible ducting to an industrial heating unit. The client - a company that spends over £100,000 a year in the subcontract fabrication sphere - requires quotes for 1 off at this time, to be used as an initial prototype for testing purposes. This could lead to larger batches at the production phase of the project, with good value and a fast turnaround standing interested suppliers in good stead.

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    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    A supplier is sought to roll and countersink the attached cryogenic fender bar. This item will be used within an oil & gas application and in a marine environment, meaning that overall quality is highly important. The buyer would like to receive quotes for 5, 10 and 15 off, with good value also playing an important role within the supplier selection process. Outsourcing fabrication work to the tune of £500,000 a year, this company may also have additional opportunities available, alongside this ongoing requirement.

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    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 larger 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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    Sheet Metal Forming-Rolling

    Two different rings are required by a company that specialises in the manufacture of industrial machinery. They are looking for a supplier that can assist with this project, in addition to any requirements that arise in future which are similar in nature. This means that there is plenty of scope to work alongside this company on an ongoing basis, facilitating a great opportunity for the successful supplier to grow their customer portfolio.

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Companies listed in this category

  1. Primary Designs Ltd

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    2 - Oxfordshire and Essex

    Primary Designs are a highly skilled team of engineers, specialising in the fabrication of precision components for the motor racing industry using exotic materials such as inconel, titanium, stainless steel, aluminium and alloy steels. We have a great deal of experience in tubular fabrications and are capable of producing high quality mandrel bends in various materials. We have an extensive range of tooling for our semi-automatic tube bender. The company has plans to invest in more plant over the next 2 years. We are happy with prototype or batchwork.

  2. JK Design & Manufacture Ltd

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    4 - East Midlands and East Anglia

    JK Design & Manufacture is a leading sheet metal engineering business with a reputation you can trust.  Boasting over 400 years combined experience in its field,  the business has successfully broadened its horizons.

    Expanding from a simple component manufacturer to establishing itself as a company that offers design concept, development and prototyping, right through to fabrication and assembly, the business has gone from strength to strength.

  3. ABC Components Limited

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    2 - Oxfordshire and Essex

    Specialists in all things metal and with a combined experience of over 50 years, at ABC Components we pride ourselves in our ability to use our wide range of skills to fabricate sheet metal products for use in many industries and to the highest quality.

    ​ Working with all types of metals including but not limited to Steel, Brass, Aluminium and Copper we have built a reputation as one of the leading sheet metal engineering businesses in the UK. We undertake projects of all sizes from one-off prototype work to large batch production runs, no matter how complex.

  4. Three G Metal Fabrications Limited

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    4 - East Midlands and East Anglia

    Fabricators based in Leicester, Leicestershire.

  5. Universal Fabrications (Coventry) Ltd

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    3 - West Midlands

    Specialising in Precision Fabrications, Sheet Metalwork and Machined Parts.

    With over 40 years experience within the automotive, aerospace, defense, rail and commercial vehicle sectors we are a fully integrated organisation using the latest in 3D CAD/CAM manufacturing technology along with heavy investment in CMM inspection equipment.

    We can offer a diverse range of low to medium volume applications where our technical, engineering, manufacturing & quality control capabilities deliver tangible benefits to our customers.

  6. Vexstar Trading Ltd T/A Execast Engineering

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    8 - North West and West Yorkshire

    Sheet Metal, Fabrication & Pipework.

  7. G & A Engineering

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    1 - South East

    For over 25 years G & A has specialised in providing quality sheet metal work and steel fabrication. The company employs a highly skilled workforce whose standard of workmanship is widely recognised. 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.

  8. Profix Fabrications Ltd

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    9 - North East and Cumbria

    Profix Fabrications Ltd are a fully equipped company on and off site and have been established for 15 years. We have a highly skilled workforce which are loyal and honest, we have an impressive turnaround time and quality. We have customers that repeat orders on a regular basis and we are proud to give this service to any new customers. We find that no jobs are to small for us to quote on.

  9. Shawbury Ltd

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    6 - Yorkshire & Humberside

    Shawbury is an experienced precision sheet metal fabrication company, specialising in mild and stainless steel fabrication. We are a customer-driven company, who has developed strong working relationships with our customers, enabling us to provide them with a bespoke and flexible service.

    Our highly trained and knowledgeable workforce allows us to design and supply competitively priced, quality products, every time.

    We have been accredited with the ISO 9001:2015 standard and we strive for continuous improvement and development in all aspects of our business.

  10. Pioneer Sheet Metal

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    1 - South East

    Pioneer is a one stop shop for quality sheet metal products. Manufactured by a workforce of 50 highly skilled and organised staff using the very latest machinery within our own 32000 sq ft factory.
    Based in East Kent for more than 50 years we have been providing our customers with a nationwide level of service second to none. Backed up by dedicated staff we aim to deliver quality work at competitive prices.
    With the ability to produce anything from an urgent prototype to large production runs, we can adapt to our clients needs quickly and efficiently.

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