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Column Ratio | Distortion | Outcome |
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<12 | Not Critical | GOOD |
12-16 | BR <6 will have buckling/twist | Maybe |
16-18 | CR 16 has upsetting if BR <8 | Maybe |
18-22 | CR 20 has upsetting if BR <15 | Maybe |
22-24 | CR 24 has upsetting if BR <24 | Maybe |
>25 | Not suitable, cracking | NOT LIKELY |
*The chart is for reference only. The outcome is neither guaranteed by "GOOD" nor precluded by "NOT LIKELY." CMRP has rolled many jobs with Column Ratios over 25. |
TESTIMONIALS
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"A big thank you to your team. Your parts are receiving the most positive feedback possible. Your company has new fans here."Bruce E., Kansas
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"Without CMRP able to roll these channels to my specifications, there was no way this beautiful round antenna would have ever worked.Damon S., Wisconsin
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"My customer has installed several truckloads worth of 36" x 160# WF beams you rolled and cambered for us. The quality is spot on."Justin J., Alabama
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"The rolled stringers were right on the button as far as pitch and radius."Bob O., Illinois
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"I really appreciate your company coming through on this order & expediting the material when you said you would.You stick by their word."Jason R., Missouri
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"The last order of rings were the best that we have received from you. The flanges were all flat. Keep them coming like that."Lenny P., Ohio
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"Thanks for OVER AND ABOVE EXCELLENT SERVICE. The quality and accuracy of CMRP's work is outstanding"Peggy, Texas
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"The ring looks good! The OD is dead on. Thank you for your concerns regarding our questions and responding so quickly. I was impressed!"Fran Z., Pennsylvania
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"Please pass on to the workers, . . . (your) rings . . . were some of the best our fitter has seen."Jeff K., Illinois
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"I want to thank CMRP for exceeding what you promised. You are ahead of schedule and the strakes are fitting great."Jim A., New York
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"Your advice was a significant contribution to the project. You provide excellent service and knowledge"John Z., Illinois
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"These pipes were rolled DEAD ON. The shop guys said they had never seen a pipe come in and hit every point like that in a long long time."Joe C., Missouri
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"The rolling on these rectangular tubes was absolutely perfect! Barely any adjustment needed to be made."Tom G., Massachusetts
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“We just placed an order for Rolled Angle Rings & you delivered them to us within 2-1/2 days ... we are three states away.”Jim S., Pennsylvania
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“I would like a quote on a spiral project. I have heard many good things about your quality and timeliness from other fabricators.”Ryan L., Utah
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“The rolled beams were delivered yesterday and look very good. Thank you for great service!”Thomas S., Maine
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“I’ve worked with CMRP for over 16 years and can rely on them for any size job and in any time frame. CMRP delivers every time.”Mindy, H., Indiana
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“It is unbelievable how good a job you guys did rolling these beams.”Richard G., Canada
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“You all helped us out greatly when no one else seemed they could. Everything worked out wonderfully!”Cliff P., Florida
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“The parts are very impressive and the service was stellar. I will certainly be recommending you to anyone needing such services.”Randy W., Georgia
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“We got everything we needed in a very short turnaround, I appreciate it. We are happy to have a reliable source to turn to.”Russell P., Illinois
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“Quote was great! Timely, appropriate, and frankly less money than we expected.”James L., New York
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“CMRP immediately took action and shipped out my order the same day! This all happened like clockwork, allowing us to meet the deadline.”Margo R., Ohio
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“We only use CMRP for our rolling needs. We can always depend on getting a finished product that is to our expectations or better.”David P., New York
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“I wish everyone could get quotes back that fast! That is why we use you, fast response to quotes and questions and great quality!”Will F., Indiana
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“Your quotes are always so well organized and thorough, I trust your work.”Jessica, South Carolina
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“On larger more complex rolling items, I typically only go to Chicago Metal Rolled Products for pricing due to quality.”Kevin H., Pennsylvania
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“Thanks for providing the material. First two sets were laid out and fabricated. Radius was excellent!”Brad, Iowa
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“We really appreciate your work on this. Amazing attention for a smaller sized job. Thank you for coming through.”Erik J., New York
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“The project was AMAZING! Thank you so much for your help. I really do appreciate it. Always a pleasure doing business with you.”Kelly E., Iowa
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“Your salesman provided a quick quote with an offer to explain things we should take into account. It's known you guys do the best work.”Mark R., Maryland
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“Thank you for your help with the project and for getting everything complete and shipped out in a such a timely fashion. You guys saved the day.”Ben B., Florida
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“You guys did an amazing job on these stringers. We would NOT be having such a success story without your team's effort & patience!”David B., Oklahoma
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“You gave me excellent service and help which I appreciated very much. Material was on time and right on spec.”Brian S., Pennsylvania
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“Your positive attitude is noted & CMRP reputation in the steel industry is impressive. All of our locations will contact you in the future.”Dave B., North Carolina
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“My boilermakers in the field had positive things to say about the quality and accuracy of the angles that you rolled. Thank you.”Walter L., New York
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“The project is complete and our customer is very pleased. I appreciate your diligence and quality on this one.”Dusty A., Texas
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“CMRP has been instrumental in our ability to deliver high quality & great looking parts. Any job, big or small, CMRP has come through.”Eddie C., Kansas
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“Your rolled steel worked great! We check lengths & chord dimensions ...everything was within an 1/8".”Don L., Michigan
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“We received our order on time and the level of workmanship is excellent!"Roger R., Georgia
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“Your company did a great job rolling these parts. Our fab and installation is going very well thanks to the quality of your work."Ronnie S., North Carolina
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“Your company is the only one that was able to give me a quote that was right on with my specs, everyone else had to modify at least one dimension."Adam S., Minnesota
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“Thank you for the follow through & turn around time, it greatly helps in the environment that exists today."Don F., Nevada
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“This was our first experience with your company & I was very impressed with all aspects."Rick N., Minnesota
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“I want all to know your hard work and efforts have not gone without appreciation."Lance B., Minnesota
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“The accuracy and quality of your product put a smile on our foremans face - that is hard to come by."Jonathan S., New York
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“Competitive price. Beat the schedule. No complaints from the project site."Lane K., Florida
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“We appreciate you working with our tight schedule and overdelivering on this project."Alyson M., Texas
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“The rolled segments were perfect and priced right. We will definitely use you again."Joe M., Nebraska
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“Your group is awesome to work with and greatly appreciated!"Tammie N., Kansas
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“You did EVERYTHING correctly. That's why you guys are the best in the business!"Walt W., Florida
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“It was very impressive to get such rapid service and a great product."Jeff L., Pennsylvania
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“Very impressed with your speed and overall service!"Brian W., Iowa
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“Great service, product looks good, arrived a day early. Thank you!"David C., New York
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“Your work, as always, near perfect, timely, and accurate. Exactly the same for the last 40 years."Pat M., Wisconsin
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“Absolutely fantastic job by your guys! The fit of the two parts in AWESOME!"Kenny R., Florida
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“The other guys were off by 3/4", CMRP spot on. We won't even question where to send our rolled plates in the future."Brant M., Illinois
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“Your guys responsiveness is way better than any vendor that I have ever dealt with!"Jay W., Minnesota
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“I always appreciate your continual positive attitude even in some difficult situations."Christopher L., Illinois
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“We could not be happier with the parts and customer service you and your team provided. We have never been disappointed."Rodney H., Virginia
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“What an amazing first time experience!! Couldn't be happier!."Jason S., Indiana
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“We consider your company to be one which we can always count on to be on time and accurate."Andre T., Missouri
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“It was very easy working with your company. I will recommend your company to others."Jim R., Illinois
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“You handle all of our orders quickly and efficiently. Working with you is a joy!"Patti W., Texas
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“Pieces fit like a glove"Mark F., New Jersey
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“Customer service is important to us and you hit the mark! It has been a pleasure."Dan P., New York
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“Couldn't be happier with both the order and how quickly you processed everything. Very happy!"Dan M., Texas
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“The rolled plates & tube laser parts are perfect - having the plates rolled without any pickup, & ends meet up on true verticals is HUGE!"Jim M., New York
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“High praises on the work you folks did. It's nice to know you guys are around."Peter B., Illinois
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“Your superior service and quality are unmatched. This is not a cliche."Ted S.,Indiana