If the roll former has additional stations, usually extra passes can be added at strategic spots that can help reduce wear, improve part quality, or reduce production problems. For example, if a lot of forming is being done between passes 5 and 6, an extra pass can be added between these passes to help slow down the forming. These types of ideas can help improve production issues and part quality.
Auxiliary Tooling or Fixtures
If you have added side roll stands, supports, or straighteners to work in conjunction with the roll form tooling, the roll designer needs to have as much information about them as possible so they can be made to fit if any changes or replacements are needed.
Obviously, a lot of time and effort go into reverse-engineering a set of roll form tooling and reproducing the design. However, once the design is complete, performing an engineering change, replacing or recutting damaged tooling, or duplicating a set of tooling will be easier the next time.
