Cold roll forming
the roll forming process for producing custom metal profiles
Cold metal profiling: innovation and technology for custom profile production
Explore the world of cold roll forming with SIKA, a leader in the production of custom metal profiles. Thanks to advanced technology and fully automated processes, we manufacture cold-formed profiles and tailor-made solutions that meet even the most complex requirements. Our integrated roll forming system transforms metal coils into high-quality products, ensuring precision, efficiency, and controlled costs.
Our capabilities
Strip thickness:
From 0.4 mm to 4 mm
Strip width:
Up to 550 mm
Profile length:
From 200 mm to 1300 mm
The cold roll forming process
The process begins with the uncoiler, which continuously feeds the sheet metal from the coil, ensuring a steady flow for cold-formed profile production.
Before forming, the sheet is processed with a punching machine or press to create holes, slots, notches, or embossing, preparing it for customized cold roll forming.
At the heart of the process, the roll forming machine uses pairs of shaped rollers to progressively deform the sheet metal into precise sections that match the custom profile design.
High-frequency welding is used to join profiles for strong, precise connections ideal for closed sections.
After forming, these tools refine the profile, correct imperfections, and define specific curvatures or angles.
Before advancing to the next stations, the cutting system trims the metal to predefined lengths, ensuring each cold-formed profile is perfectly dimensioned.
Finally, the finished profiles are separated into cut-to-length pieces by the unloading unit, completing the process and preparing them for further processing or shipping.
What is cold roll forming?
Cold roll forming is a sheet metal processing method performed at room temperature, without the use of heat sources. During this process, metal is gradually shaped through a series of rollers until the desired section is achieved. Also known as roll profiling, this method enables the continuous production of cold-formed profiles with low costs and short lead times ideal for custom components in industrial and construction applications.
The advantages of cold roll forming
The cold roll forming technique is the ideal solution for those seeking long-lasting products, high-volume output, and consistent profile geometry. These profiles are used in a wide range of sectors: from construction to automotive, including shipbuilding and electronics. Just as importantly, the precision ensured by roll forming is also essential in fields such as jewelry making and watchmaking.
Our numerically controlled processes ensure extremely tight tolerances and consistent uniformity across profiles.
The continuous system allows for high volume output in short timeframes, reducing production costs.
Inline integration of additional processes enables completely tailored solutions adaptable to any project.
Cold working preserves or even enhances the metal’s intrinsic properties, ensuring high-quality and durable products.
With SIKA, cold roll forming becomes synonymous with innovation and reliability, delivering solutions that transform simple metal coils into high-performance components ready to meet the most ambitious project challenges.
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Through careful production management and continuous process improvement, we aim to satisfy all stakeholders: clients, suppliers, and team members. Our commitment extends to safety compliance, reduction of complaints, and on-time delivery, always favoring a team-oriented approach. With this philosophy, cold roll forming becomes not just a technical process, but a symbol of our commitment to high standards, production flexibility, and constant growth in international markets.
