Month: February 2015


Many companies are finding new uses for the helical bending of steel pipe or tubes.  Pipe and tubing can be extremely functional in applications which need a helical curve, though rolling pipe helically presents several challenges. Perhaps the most common Read more…


A common question we are asked that at times can be difficult to answer immediately is, “Can you bend this?”  Many rolling houses are diversified to the point of bending everything– from something small, such as quarter-inch round bar or Read more…


Consumer’s expectations of quality have risen over the years in the fabrication and construction industry. In the curved steel industry especially for OEM products we rely heavily on inspection and contractor certification to ensure product quality. Inspection looks at the Read more…


In my two previous blogs, I discussed the curving of “big beams” (wide flange sections) curved or bent the hard way (x-x or strong axis).  Upon reviewing those blogs, I realized that it might have been helpful to start with Read more…


Bending thick steel plates to a tight radius is not an easy task.  There are many variables to consider such as thickness, surface and edge condition, as well as the material’s chemical composition. Plate bending, also referred to as plate Read more…


Most metals are commonly found in the polycrystalline form. Polycrystalline materials are solids that are comprised of many differing crystallites, which are also commonly referred to as the metal’s grain. These grains vary in size and in orientation but are Read more…


There are several variables to take into account when estimating labor for curved steel projects.  Machines for rolling can vary in design, but a standard machine often works off of a three roll process.  Since architects and engineers may incorporate Read more…

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