Metal Rolling & Forming
Metal rolling, Forming and Bending
At Tri-State Fabricators, we pair deep metalworking expertise with top-of-the-line machinery to form, roll, and bend metal with precision and excellence. Whether your project is simple or complex, heavy or delicate, we have the machines, craftsmanship, and attention to detail to transform metal into the parts to exact specifications.
Our Metal Forming Department inspects every piece to ensure that the cosmetic and dimensional features of the products are always correct and on spec.
METAL ROLLING, FORMING and BENDING CAPABILITIES
What sets Tri-State Fabricators apart from other metal fabrication shops is the wide variety of machines and capabilities for metal rolling, forming, and bending in-house. This means greater design versatility, efficient production, and exceptional quality.
| Capability | Specification/Range | Competitive Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Bending Strength | 5.5 to 7,900 cubic inches | Wide range of structural bends from delicate to very heavy |
| Max Plate Thickness | 10' wide, up to .250" thick | Supports large format sheet and plate work |
| Max Bending Length | 12 feet | Can form long parts from a single piece |
| Rolling Force | 50 to 247 metric tons | Among the highest capacity machines in the midwest |
Why this matters
- Wide Sheet/Plate Handling – Narrower widths or thinner gauges mean larger parts may require seams or splice welding. With wider and more powerful bending capabilities at Tri-State Fabricators, we can roll and bend entire sheets or pieces without breaks, which improves structural integrity and reduces secondary work.
- High-capacity Rolling/Bending Range – Our capacity means fewer constraints on design specifications and gives us flexibility when handling large or thick metals.
- Versatility – Tri-State can accommodate pipes, tubes, structural angles, channels, and more, giving design engineers more freedom without needing to shop multiple vendors.
- Long-length Bending Capability – With the capability to bend pieces up to 12 feet long, we can handle elongated components a in single setup. This avoids tolerancing issues and misalignment that can come from multiple-piece assemblies.
metal forming and rolling equipment
Tri-State Fabricators has some of the most advanced, powerful, high-precision machines for rolling, forming, and bending metal. We can deliver tighter tolerances, cleaner finishes, and reliably consistent results.
Haeger 824 Plus Hardware Insertion Machine
The Haeger 824 Plus Hardware Insertion Machine produces 8 tons of ram force and is equipped with a fully hydraulic PLC electrical control. The positive stop cylinder is designed to allow the insertion of fasteners into soft material without damage to the material.
- 8 tons (72kN) of ram force; 24 inch (610mm) throat depth
- Fully hydraulic; PLC electrical controls
- Equipped with Haeger’s patented Safety System
- Includes Positive Stop Cylinder and Dwell Timer
The 824 Plus includes a Positive Stop Cylinder. The positive stop is designed for use with soft materials such as PC boards, plastics, fiberglass and aluminum—it allows fasteners to be inserted without crushing or deforming the part.
Haeger’s patented Safety System is effective at any point in the ram stroke irrespective of the tooling length, requiring no set up by the operator; thus not affecting initial machine set up time. The variable dwell timer is available for inserting fasteners into stainless steel.
Amada Press Brake HG 1303
Machine Specifications:
- 146 Metric Tons Capacity
- 122.4 Maximum Bend Length
- 9.8 Stroke Length
- 20.5 Open Height
Ram Speed:
- Approach Speed: 8.7 ips
- Bending Speed: 0.79 ips
- Return Speed: 9.8 ips
- Backgauge Range: 27.5″
Amada 247 Ton HG-2204 Model 30 Press Brake
Machine Specifications:
- 247 Metric Tons Capacity
- 169.3 Max Bend Length
- 9.8″ Stroke Length
- 12′ Bending Length
- 20.5″ Open Height
- Approach Speed: 8.7 ips
- Bending Speed: 0.79 ips
- Return Speed: 9.8 ips
- Backgauge Range: 27.5″
Amada 125 Ton RG125 10' Long Press Brake
Machine Specifications:
- 247 Metric Tons Capacity
- 169.3 Max Bend Length
- 9.8″ Stroke Length
- 14′ Bending Length
- 20.5″ Open Height
- Approach Speed: 8.7 ips
- Bending Speed: 0.79 ips
- Return Speed: 9.8 ips
- Backgauge Range: 27.5″
Amada 50 Ton RG50 6' Long Press Brake
Machine Specifications:
- Model RG50
- 55 Tons Max Capacity
- 6′ Long
- 82″ Bending Length
- 3.937″ Stroke Length
- 14.57″ Open Height
- 15.75″ Throat Depth
- 59.84″ Between Side Frames
Ram Speed:
- 1.8″/Sec Approach
- .33″/Sec Bending
- 1.38″/Sec Return
- 2,627 PSI Hydraulic Pressure
- Cuts Up To 1/4″ Stainless
NEW: GMC 4' x 1/4" Plate Roller 12 gauge 480 volt
Machine Specifications:
- Bends and rolls sheets or plates into cones and other cylindrical shape
- Hydraulic driven
- Roll capacities:
Mild steel - 4' x 1/4"
Stainless Steel - 4' x 3/16"
Soft Aluminum - 4' x 3/8"
NEW: Roundo 3-Roll Angle Iron & Tube Roller
Machine Specifications:
- Bending strength: 5.5 cubic inches to 7,900 cubic inches
- Six directional fully hydraulic and powerful guide rolls
- Round and square tube and pipe die sets
Worked Materials
- Aluminum
- Beryllium
- Brass
- Copper
- Exotic Metals
- Galvanized Steel
- Galvannealed Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Steel
Have a project that needs rolling, bending, or forming?
Whether you need long, seamless bends, heavy-duty rolling, or complex tube profiles, Tri-State Fabricators is ready to take your designs from concept to fabrication.
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