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06/04/2026

Roll fight — physical tracks on the coolant film that looks like tiger stripes. We can help you reduce this.

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06/03/2026

Are you headed to the 2026 Post-Frame Builder Show in York, PA? Make sure to add this session to your schedule!

Formtek's own Paul Williams and Brian Rodgers will co-present "Requesting a Quote for Roll Forming 101: Let Us Help You" on Thursday, June 11 at 8:00 AM in Room B as part of the Barndominium Learning Center track.

In this session, Paul and Brian will walk you through everything you need to know to submit a roll forming RFQ with confidence, including what information suppliers need, how to communicate specs and tolerances effectively, and how to choose the right equipment and tooling for your production goals.

Whether you are new to roll forming or looking to improve your quoting process, this session is built for you. We hope to see you there! Read more on the Formtek blog: https://hubs.la/Q04jXgFg0

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM
📍 Room B, UPMC Arena, York Exposition Center, York, PA|
🎓 Barndominium Learning Center Track

06/01/2026

Get the lastest news and events from Formtek and our trusted metal forming and fabrication brands.

The latest news and updates from Formtek and our brands: B&K, Dahlstrom, Hill Engineering, Lockformer Custom Machinery, Tishken, Winpro, and Yoder

05/30/2026

When reviewing your projects, Formtek has multiple brands to offer you the best solution in terms of quality and pricing. Our Lockformer model roll formers can be used in many applications, giving you the quality and pricing points that may fit your project parameters.

For certain sheet metal applications, roll forming with spring-loaded top rolls is a practical production method. This article explains the process, describes various machine configurations, and outlines the criteria for suitable applications. It also discusses product requirements that are incompat...

05/26/2026

Key Considerations When Using Mechanical Presses in Roll Forming - Part 7

In this post, we'll discuss the key characteristics, features, and functions of today's mechanical presses.

05/25/2026

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05/23/2026

While possibly not practical in most roll forming cases, this is an interesting new method to roll form shapes, especially coming from aluminum extrusions. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04g51km0

Roll forming is able to deliver continuous forms that some new to the industry might not have thought possible.

05/16/2026

When our workforce is well-trained, the whole metal fabrication industry benefits. Here's why training across the board is so vital to growth.

Above: Forged by Valor is a demanding welding program designed to create highly skilled and sought-after welders. February, 2026- Companies deal with disruptions every day from small blips to extraordinar...

05/14/2026

Quick-Disconnect System for Formtek Roll Forming Lines allow for easy connection / disconnection of various cables to simplify roll former relocation and minimize downtime during line moves.

05/13/2026

Full Installation Wiring for Formtek Roll Forming Lines: starting at the main control cabinet, every power and communication cable is routed via custom-mapped wiring pathways during the build phase of your roll forming line. We then test and confirm the entire system based on approved wiring diagrams at our plant to ensure no cross-wires or backward wires. The entire process is designed for a seamless transition from our floor to yours saving installation time.