How To Roll Sheet Metal Edges

Rounding metal with the bevel heads from beveltools ensure a smooth and consistent rounded edge on sheet plate pipe and hole.

How to roll sheet metal edges.

Curling sheet metal is the process of adding a hollow circular roll to the edge of the sheet. A prototype tool for rolling the edges of armor in any gauge. Metal shaping with lazze. This portion of the roll is not particularly difficult other than finding a good angle to hammer from as mentioned above.

Curling is different than a tear drop hem because in a curl the edge finishes inside itself where a hem leaves the initial edge exposed. Rolling sheet metal serves two important functions for armoring. Figure 3 3 shows the roll of a small flat disk also known as the edge i try to avoid rolling hehe. This is how easy it is to make a rounded edge on metal.

In the photos you can see that we start by folding the sheet metal over a sharp edge such as the edge of an anvil or sander stand. It strengthens a piece where it s most vulnerable the edges and it protects the wearer from getting gouged or cut by their own armor. You can create the perfect uniform radius with these bevel heads. Roll sets are available in heat treated tool steel or delrin.

Using simple hand tools to make a rolled wire edge to a piece of sheet steel. The curled edge provides strength to the edge and makes it safe for handling. 1 8 inch 45 degree bead roll with 45 degree edges in sheet metal. Rolling a bead with a wire edge duration.

Heat treated tool steel rolls will provide a product details. I ve started by bending the sheet up 90 degrees where i want to roll to start.