The evolution of rolling automation has made choosing a plate rolling machine difficult and challenging. There are so many options to consider, while continuously trying to not sway from your budget and your plant’s needs.

In this article, we are going to outline the primary factors you should think about when starting your machine journey. We are going to analyse your knowledge of plate rollers, your production volume, and the type of products you create on the day-to-day.

A new plate rolling machine should be able to elevate your plant’s productivity and make you a strong competitor in the market.

To arrive at this decision, you have to assess your plant’s performance and long-term goals, backed by experts. Our trusted and experienced team at RS Machinery is the right choice to help you make the right investment. If you want to further discuss with our team, feel free to write or call us. Let’s get started!

Material Parameters

The type of material, width, thickness, and desired form should be all taken into consideration when deciding on a plate rolling machine. This determines the machine style and design that best serves your purpose. In our previous article “Plate rolling machine types”, we have divided plate bending rolls according to the pinch and geometry. They all act differently when fed various types of metal sheets.

The pressure that the machine exudes is one crucial factor in your performance. Your plate rolling machine of choice should produce high levels of pressure to handle the material and give results because different metal sheets have different consistencies and need different rolling pressures.

That’s why you need to learn the yield strength of every machine you are considering purchasing. When the diameter of the rolls is small, you need more pressure and consequently, more yield.

Plate rolling machines follow the 1.5X principle, which means that the diameter of the workpiece can be only 1.5 times the top roll diameter, so you need to know your measurements right before starting your purchasing journey.

Another factor is the shape and thickness of the plate. This needs to combine with the strategic positioning of the rolls because the plate specs can greatly affect the size and quality of the opening. So before choosing the plate rolling machine you’re going to invest in, make sure to analyse the material and the capacity of the machine.

Support forces

Support forces are vertical and horizontal. A plate roller with good support will help you reduce the workload and help you save up on labour costs. The support you offer to your plate rolling machine will also affect the results of your rolling processes.

Left and the right support and overhead support help you achieve the desired form of your workpiece, preventing also The combination of side and overhead supports can assist in supporting the sheet during the process and avoid any back bending caused by the unsupported weight of the material itself.