Roll Forming Certificate

Master the fundamentals of roll forming operations with a thorough understanding of the basics!

This specialized two-day seminar will teach you the history, terminology, and proper processes involved with roll forming. You'll learn the definition of roll forming and understand the basic principles every operator needs to be effective. A combination of interactive classroom learning and easy-to-understand exercises will help you learn or update skills needed to produce quality products while reducing errors and down time.

Course Availability

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Customized training

On-Site Roll Forming Training

Unable to send your operators to off-site training? Bring the instructor and course to you. Schedule expert training in your plant, on your equipment. We also provide assessment testing so your operators can earn a technical certificate after completing their training.

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Certificate audience

This Course is Designed For

  • New and minimally skilled roll form operators
  • Roll form operators with at least 6 months experience
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Using measuring equipment
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Die skills
  • Safety

Class Content

Course Topics and Assessments

Our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of roll forming operations and you'll gain knowledge in these basic concepts.

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Terminology and background

  • All standard roll forming definitions
  • Basic roll forming history
  • Basic terminology

Die Skills

  • Die anatomy
  • Clearances
  • Shut height
  • Die theory
  • Safety
  • Lubrication

Blue Print Reading

  • Part prints
    • Basic GD&T
    • Roll prints
    • Roll flowers
    • Die prints
    • English-to-metric conversions

Roll Form Machines

  • Sizes
  • Rafted
  • Standard
  • Duplex

Presses

  • Mechanical
  • Hydraulic
  • Air

Measurement Tools

  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Protractors
  • Tape measure
  • Height gages
  • Radius gages

Measuring Systems

  • Feeders
  • Open loop
  • Closed loop

Roll Forming Skills

  • Set up/tear out
  • Set up sheets
  • Main quality issues
    • Bow
    • Sweep
    • Twist
    • Flare
    • Surface defects

Trouble Shooting

  • 5 WHY process
  • Proper documentation
  • Parts
  • Tooling
  • Machine

Straightening and Sweeping

  • Single block
  • Multiple block
  • Roller
  • Turks head

*The Roll Forming Certificate does not imply the designation of a professional certification, nor does it require renewal.

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