Rolling & Seam Welding Resources
Maximizing Edge Quality in Laser Cutting
Laser cutting produces efficient, precise cuts with smooth, uniform edges in both small and large runs on materials up to 1 in. thick. It’s no surprise that the process has become extremely popular, and manufacturers and fabricators now rely on laser cutting more than ever. Laser Cutting Basics A laser is a source of intense
The Rolling Process
Cylinders – The Forming Process Custom cylinders are made through a process that begins by putting a flat sheet of material into the laser and programming it to cut rectangles out of various materials to specific sizes. If the cylinder has any customizations or features including custom holes, windows or other shapes, these are cut
What is Weld Distortion?
What is Weld Distortion? Weld Distortion is the deformation or misalignment of metal components caused by the expansion and contraction of the weld metal and base metal during welding process. This occurs accidentally, and there are many techniques to avoid distorting the metal throughout the welding process. Weld Distortion occurs when an incorrect amount of
The Difference of Rolling and Bending Metal
What is the Difference Between Bending and Rolling Metal? What is the difference between bending and rolling a metal sheet? At Toledo Metal Spinning, when we fabricate our cylindrical tanks and tubes, we use the process of roll bending. Roll Bending Also known as angle bending or plate rolling, this is the process of bending
All You Need to Know About Planishing
The Planishing Process What is the process of planishing? Planishing is a highly effective technique used to reduce weld build-up and enhance the surface finish of welded areas. Planishing is Effective on a Range of Materials Planishing is a very popular process because of the variability of materials that it can handle. At Toledo Metal
Commonly Asked Questions about Cylindrical ApplicationsÂ
Commonly Asked Questions about Cylindrical Applications What are stainless steel spools? A spool is a fabricated length of tubing with clamp fittings, or flanges at both ends. A couple popular names are cylinders, extensions, tubes, spools, rings, or cylinders. These pieces are classified as spools when the flanges are on both ends. What is a
All You Need to Know About Flanging
All You Need to Know About flanging A technical definition of flanging Flanging is bending the metal of a surface, whether it is a blank, sheet metal, funnel, or a cylindrical shape, to a 90 degree angle. This is done by metal spinning or deep drawing a flange into the application, or by utilizing a
What is Seam Welding?
What is Seam Welding? Seam welding is the process of joining two similar or different materials together, at the seam, by electronic current and pressure. The gap creates an electrical resistance between the materials, which causes them to heat up at the seam. This process is most common with metals, because they conduct electricity easily,
How It’s Made: Rolled and Welded Cylinders
How It’s Made: Rolled and Welded Cylinders How are metal cylinders made? At Toledo Metal Spinning, we have the ability to roll and weld custom cylinders and can complete every task in house. Our process begins with laser cutting a blank sheet of metal out of the material of your choosing. We typically use stainless