What is the purpose of bead rolling?

A Bead Roller is a machine tool that makes rigid lines in sheet metal to make surfaces more rugged and durable. The lines bead rollers add to sheet metal prevent warping and disfigurement by adding structural integrity to the metal.

How do you make beads without beading rollers?

Cut a groove in a piece of wood the size/ shape of the bead you want, support the floor panel with the wood and chase the bead in with an air hammer and a dull/rounded bit or a hammer and a wood/plastic corking tool.

Do bead rollers work?

Bead rolling is a great sheet metal fabrication method. It can be used to not only strengthen sheet metal, but also to create great designs onto metal for different types of vehicles. While bead rolling certainly is fun to work with, there is always a room for improvement.

Do I need a bead roller?

Not only does bead rolling give your pieces a slick design, but it also immensely reinforces the panel so if you had a piece of flimsy steel before, once through the bead roller you will have a strong and sturdy panel! Bead rolling is also a very versatile tool.

What is the best bead roller?

Woodward Fab’s rollers are used for HVAC applications or strengthening metal for floor pans. Woodward Fab WFBR6 is one of the best-selling manual bead rollers available for purchase. This roller is regularly used in metal fabrication units to roll metals. Aluminum and mild steel can be rolled using this product.

How do you do a wired edge?

Form a length of wire to suit the perimeter of the finished edge and tucked it into the previously formed channel. Lie the workpiece with its top edge face down on a Creasing Iron, Bench Block or similar surface and tuck the edge of metal down on to the wire with a Peening Hammer to complete the edge.

Why do you need to use bead rolling steel?

Often, patching the panel might not be an option. Bead rolling not only lets you strengthen the replacement sheet metal, but also match the original styling or create something entirely new. The structural integrity added by bead rolling steel makes it the ideal process for constructing bomber-style seats.

What can a baileigh Bead Roller be used for?

A Baileigh bead roller lets you form and reinforce metal for auto, aeronautical, and HVAC projects. From entry-level bead rollers to high-volume industrial models, we have a wide range to fit just about everyone.

What kind of dies do you need for a Bead Roller?

Increase the capabilities of your bead roller with more forming dies. This kit includes an additional 10 dies to use with any bead roller with a 22mm shaft. With these additional dies on your bead roller you can create offset flanges, contours, deep channels, and style lines.

Can a Bead Roller be used as a skate board?

This kit includes an additional 10 dies to use with any bead roller with a 22mm shaft. With these additional dies on your bead roller you can create offset flanges, contours, deep channels, and style lines. This kit also includes a polyurethane lower “skate board” wheel, which can be used with a variety of upper dies.