Rolling of Circular Parts
Rolling of circular parts is an important process to be accomplished in the manufacturing of machinery parts, such as shafts, gears, ring gears, pulleys and sprockets. All of these parts require proper roll forming and heat treating to achieve their desired strength.
Roll forming is the process used to produce round parts from flat stock. This process involves passing a flat raw material through a series of rollers that shape it into the desired circular shape. By changing the relative position of the rollers, various diameters and profiles can be created.
Inventory of raw material required for the rolling process includes plates, rods, bars and wires in various shapes and sizes. Depending on the part required, material such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and bronze can be used.
The first step in the rolling process is creating the dies. The dies are carefully designed by an engineering team to meet the customers requirements. They determine the diameter, length and profile of the finished product which include the overall shape and length of the teeth.
Once the dies have been designed, they are cut out of high quality steel and tempered so they will be able to last a long time. After the dies are created, they are then placed into the rolling machine and adjusted to the desired diameter and profile. The material is then fed into the rolling machine and is compressed by the dies, which form it into the desired shape.
Heat treating is another important step required to complete the rolling process. After the part has been formed and cooled, it can then be placed into a heat treating oven. This oven is used to increase the strength, hardness and wear resistance of the parts. Depending on the type of metal being used, different types of heat treatment may be used such as annealing, tempering or case hardening.
The rolling and heat treatment processes allow manufacturers to create parts that have superior structural and structural-metallurgical properties. These parts are then used in various mechanical assemblies and for lifting and supporting applications.
The process of rolling parts not only improves their structural and structural-metallurgical properties, but is also efficient and cost-effective. It can produce a high quality part with high degrees of accuracy and repeatability. The process is also environment friendly, as it requires minimal energy, produces no hazardous materials and emits no harmful gases.
Rolling of circular parts is a complex process that requires knowledge and experience in order to achieve the desired outcome. By utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and careful consideration of the materials used, manufacturers can create strong and durable parts that will last a lifetime.
