Roll Forming Services
Continuous cold roll forming that produces consistent metal profiles, channels, angles, and custom cross-sections at production speed. Steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, shipped nationwide from our Kentucky facility.
Roll Forming Services for Consistent Metal Profiles
Roll forming produces metal profiles with a consistent cross-section along the entire length of the part. Unlike press brake bending, which forms discrete bends at specific locations, roll forming shapes the metal continuously as it moves through the roll tooling. The process is fast, repeatable, and produces profiles that are dimensionally consistent from one end to the other and from one piece to the next.
At Metal Workz LLC, our roll forming service is used for channels, angles, hat sections, Z-sections, and custom profiles in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. We serve manufacturers, contractors, and industrial customers across the United States from our Albany, Kentucky facility.
Roll Forming Capabilities
Profile Types
Channels, angles, hat sections, Z-sections, U-sections, and custom profiles. If your cross-section can be described by a drawing, we can develop the tooling and roll it.
Materials
Cold roll forming is compatible with mild steel, carbon steel, stainless steel (304 and 316), aluminum (6061, 5052, 3003), and galvanized sheet coil stock.
Cold Forming
All roll forming at Metal Workz is cold forming, meaning no heat is applied. Cold forming preserves the material's grain structure and surface finish, producing profiles with tight dimensional consistency.
Cut-to-Length
Profiles are cut to your specified length as they exit the roll former. We deliver cut-to-length pieces ready for your application, not coils requiring further processing.
Production Runs
Roll forming delivers its best economics on medium to high-volume runs where the same profile is produced repeatedly. Contact us to discuss setup costs and per-piece pricing for your quantity.
Secondary Operations
Laser cutting, punching, drilling, countersinking, welding, and powder coating are available in-house before your finished profiles ship.
Roll Formed Profiles We Produce
We produce a range of standard structural profiles as well as custom cross-sections to your drawing. Common profiles include:
C-Channel and U-Channel
Two-flange channel sections for framing, track, and structural applications.
Angle Sections
L-shaped profiles for brackets, edge trim, structural supports, and mounting applications.
Hat Sections
Top-hat profiles used for stiffeners, structural members, and panel backing.
Z-Section and Z-Purlins
Z-shaped profiles commonly used in roofing, cladding, and structural framing systems.
Omega Profiles
Closed-top channel profiles for track systems, cable management, and framing.
Custom Cross-Sections
Any profile that can be drawn can be roll formed. Contact us with your cross-section drawing for a tooling and production quote.
Roll Forming vs. Press Brake Bending vs. Plate Rolling
Metal Workz offers roll forming, press brake bending, and plate rolling. Each process is suited to a different type of part. Here is how to choose:
| Factor | Roll Forming | Press Brake Bending | Plate Rolling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part geometry | Continuous profile, consistent cross-section | Discrete bends at specific locations | Curved cylinders, arcs, cones |
| Best for | Long profiles, structural members, trim | Sheet metal parts, enclosures, brackets | Tanks, pipes, curved structural sections |
| Volume | Best at medium to high volume | Prototype through production | Single pieces through production |
| Part length | Any length; cut-to-length at exit | Limited by press brake bed length | Limited by roller width |
| Profile complexity | Multi-bend profiles in a single pass | One bend per operation | Single continuous curve |
| Consistency | Identical profile full length, every piece | Consistent to 1 degree tolerance | Consistent radius and geometry |
Roll Forming Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Process type | Cold roll forming, continuous profile production |
| Materials | Mild steel, carbon steel, stainless steel (304, 316), aluminum (6061, 5052, 3003), galvanized |
| Standard profiles | C-channel, U-channel, angle, hat section, Z-section, omega profile |
| Custom profiles | Available with tooling development; contact us with your cross-section drawing |
| Output form | Cut-to-length pieces at your specified dimension |
| File formats accepted | DXF, DWG, STEP, PDF cross-section drawings |
| Secondary operations | Laser cutting, punching, countersinking, welding, powder coating |
| Production volume | Medium to high volume runs; contact us to discuss minimum quantities |
| Location | Albany, Kentucky, shipping nationwide |
| Quote turnaround | Typically 1-2 business days |
Metals We Roll Form
Our Roll Forming Process
Submit Drawing and Quote
Send your cross-section drawing or profile specification with material, gauge, length, and quantity. We review and return a competitive quote within 1-2 business days.
Tooling and Setup
We confirm or develop roll tooling for your profile. Standard profiles run immediately; custom profiles require tooling development time, which we confirm at quoting.
Roll Forming and Cut-to-Length
The strip passes through our roll former, progressively forming the cross-section before being cut to your specified length at the exit. Every piece is dimensionally identical.
Finishing and Ship
Secondary operations including punching, welding, and powder coating are applied in-house before your finished profiles ship directly to you anywhere in the US.
Who Uses Our Roll Forming Service
Looking for roll forming services near me? Metal Workz is located in Albany, KY and serves customers throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, and surrounding states. We also ship roll formed profiles anywhere in the United States. Contact us to discuss your project ›
Combine Roll Forming With Our Other Services
Roll forming is often one step in a complete fabrication workflow. We handle the full sequence in-house for finished parts in a single shipment:
Frequently Asked Questions
Get a Roll Forming Quote
Send us your cross-section drawing and project details for a fast, competitive quote. We respond within 1-2 business days.
368 KY-90 East, Albany, KY 42602