Metal Rolling Services
Jones Metal’s metal rolling service transforms flat metal into curved shapes with exceptional accuracy and repeatability. Our CNC sheet metal rolling service takes flat pieces of metal and rolls them into any curved shape you need—circles, triangles, hexagons, or custom profiles. This rolled metal fabrication technology works in conjunction with our hydroforming capabilities to expand the range of products Jones Metal can produce for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications.
Why Choose Jones Metal for Sheet Metal Rolling Service
- State-of-the-art CNC roller with programmable shapes for easy repeatability
- Four-roller system that curves material right to the edge—no flat spots at the start or end
- Ability to roll materials from thin gauges up to half-inch thick
- Multiple roller sets for different radius requirements and maximum flexibility
- Aerospace-grade surface quality through meticulously maintained rollers
- Over 100 years of metal forming experience and exceptional customer service
“Our in-house metal rolling capabilities let us pre-roll shapes and then use hydroforming for the final step. Together, these processes give us capabilities that nobody else can match.” –Dan Erb, Owner
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5-Step Process for Getting Started With Our Metal Rolling Services
Contact us with your project requirements
Provide prints and CAD models showing the curved profiles needed
Our engineers evaluate whether rolling alone will work or if we need to combine it with hydroforming
We determine optimal material condition (some materials need to be rolled soft, then heat-treated)
We provide detailed quotes and timeline estimates
5-Step Process for Success With Metal Rolling
Engineers program the CNC roller with your exact specifications for perfect repeatability
We select the appropriate roller set based on your radius requirements
For materials like T6 aluminum that can’t be rolled in hardened condition, we roll in O condition, then heat treat to final hardness
Quality checks throughout the process ensure the profile meets your tolerances
For tight-tolerance work, we may combine rolling with a final hydroforming step
Industries We Serve
Our rolled metal fabrication services support multiple industries with demanding quality and precision requirements:
- Aerospace: From heat shields and structural components to burner cans for jet engines, we handle complex aerospace metal rolling projects. Our capabilities include rolling deep cylindrical components (up to 25 inches) that can’t be hydroformed, saving material costs on expensive alloys like Inconel.
- Defense: Military applications require pristine surface conditions and tight tolerances. Our integrated processes—rolling, hydroforming, heat treating, and machining—let us handle complete defense projects under strict quality standards.
- Commercial Applications: While we focus on high-precision work, our metal rolling capabilities extend to any market requiring quality-oriented metal forming with superior surface finishes and tight profile tolerances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Metal Rolling
Our metal roller can handle materials up to 6 feet 8 inches wide and 12 feet long (which produces a part with a diameter of approximately 46 inches). Material thickness ranges from 0.040 inches to 0.500 inches, depending on the material type. The tightest radius we can currently roll is approximately 3 inches, though we’re looking into smaller rolls that would allow for tighter radius work.
Our primary focus is aluminum, though we’re equipped to handle steels, copper alloys, high-nickel exotics such as Inconel, titanium, and other materials. The specific capability depends on the material’s condition and temper—for example, T6 aluminum can’t be rolled in hardened condition, but we can roll it in O condition and heat treat it to T6 afterward.
Rolling by itself might not hold extremely tight profiles—maybe within 10-20 thousandths over the shape. But when we combine rolling with hydroforming, we can pre-roll it close and then finish it on a hydroform tool to lock in much tighter tolerances. This combination sets us apart.
Many shops don’t maintain their rollers properly. They get scratches, dents, and metal slivers embedded in them. Under the extreme pressure of rolling, every imperfection transfers onto your parts. At Jones Metal, we do things differently. We invested in our own metal rolling equipment so we can continue to maintain the highest quality standards in-house for our customers who depend on precision metal rolling with a high-quality finish.
Three-roller systems leave a flat spot at the beginning of the material—the first inch stays flat before the curve starts, and you have to cut that off later. Our four-roller system curves the material right up to the edge, eliminating waste and extra machining steps.
Absolutely. We partner with military-spec welders who can join rolled sections or attach caps to rolled cylinders. This allows us to create deep cylindrical components that would be impossible to form any other way.
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Manufacturing Possibilities?
Whether you need rolled components as standalone parts or as part of a larger assembly, we have the equipment, expertise, and quality standards to deliver aerospace-grade results through our comprehensive rolled metal fabrication services.
Contact us today to discuss how our large metal rolling services can reduce your costs, improve quality, and enable designs that weren’t possible before.