Roll Sheet Metal Edge

1 4 inch edge bead roll round bead at the edge of sheet metal.

Roll sheet metal edge.

The curled edge provides strength to the edge and makes it safe for handling. It strengthens a piece where it s most vulnerable the edges and it protects the wearer from getting gouged or cut by their own armor. Kaka 3 in 1 8 sheet metal brake 8 inch shear brake roll combinations solid construction sheet metal brakes shears and slip roll machine 4 6 out of 5 stars 13 299 85 299. Item 168753 model 11786.

Curling is different than a tear drop hem because in a curl the edge finishes inside itself where a hem leaves the initial edge exposed. That s why the eastwood r d team has developed several sheet metal bead roller options for various parts. The benefits of working with beveltools. Hillman 12 in x 24 in cold rolled steel expanded sheet metal.

Sheet metal hems are formed using. Heat treated tool steel rolls will provide a product details. You can create the perfect uniform radius with these bevel heads. Find cold rolled steel sheet metal at lowe s today.

Curling sheet metal is the process of adding a hollow circular roll to the edge of the sheet. Roll sets are available in heat treated tool steel or delrin. Using simple hand tools to make a rolled wire edge to a piece of sheet steel. Our manual bead rollers come in small and large sizes to mount on a workbench vise or stand.

This is how easy it is to make a rounded edge on metal. It s a fairly simple process that adds strength to your armor as well as giving it a finished look and pr. Rolling sheet metal serves two important functions for armoring. I ve started by bending the sheet up 90 degrees where i want to roll to start.

Here i show you how to roll an edge on your armor.