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Rollers conform to inside and outsidediameters of uniquely shaped parts. This rollerhead has horizontally oriented externalrollers and vertically adjustable interior rollers tosimultaneously form the ID and OD of the workpiece. Rollerforming can displace large diameters and thin wall materials, often difficult with other fastening methods.The process is advantageous when used to roll or close a lip. Rollerforming can be used in applications where rollers articulate as well as rotate, allowing for access into grooves and other areas.Forming a curl or lip with Rollerforming takes less force than normally required for straight crimping or pressing.Rollerforming replaces crimp tooling which can be problematic in appearance, process control and reliability.It is strong for critical automotive applications of metal and aluminum, and versatile for appearance sensitiveplastic parts. Orbitform’s Rollerform process can: Crimp and seal using multiple rollers Cold form with precise control Satisfy cosmetic requirements on assembled parts Form both inside and outside diameters simultaneously Be used in work cells and automated assembly.
Rollerforming fastens large or small diameterparts with a smooth and seamless appearance.