For over a century, roll forming has been a cornerstone of sheet metal and plate shaping, with advancements in technology driving incremental improvements in efficiency and precision.

Traditional methods, like the fixed-pyramid and initial-pinch machines, laid the groundwork, but they had inherent limitations in handling large workpieces and achieving consistent prebends. The evolution from mechanically driven systems to hydraulically powered machines in the mid-20th century brought significant gains in flexibility and performance, particularly with the advent of the four-roll machine.

Today, the industry is on the cusp of another major transformation as electric drive systems enter the plate rolling arena. These all-electric machines offer unprecedented speed, accuracy, and simultaneous multi-axis control, promising to revolutionize the way complex shapes are formed with greater efficiency and precision.

This article from The Fabricator traces the history of roll forming technology, highlighting how Davi e-POWER, the only complete line of fully electric plate rolls, is redefining the future of metalworking. Read the whole article at this link: The true impact of the electrically driven plate roll