Rolling, beading, and
forming sheet metal are three important techniques that are used in sheet metal
fabrication. These three techniques are similar to each other but require
different types of components. Purchasing three different types of machines to
perform each technique can be expensive and time consuming for any fabrication shop
owner. So what if you heard about a machine that combines all three techniques?
No doubt that you are interested. That machine is the all inclusive English
Wheel.
English wheels, also
known as wheeling machines, are designed to help fabricators form various types
of curvatures and bends in flat pieces of sheet metal. With new advances in
equipment manufacturing, it has become possible to design an English Wheel that
is capable of forming, beading, as well as rolling sheet metal. Let us
understand more about the product.
Features
of the English Wheel
The new generation of
English wheel consists of a large metal stand with a rectangular frame. The
frame is in the shape of a large ‘C’, which consists of a large rolling wheel and
a smaller anvil wheel. A foot adjustment handle at the bottom of the anvil
wheel allows for easy height adjustment. The product includes 4 top wheels and
10 anvil wheels.
What makes this English
wheel unique is its specifications. The throat depth is an enormous 43″ while
the height is 63½ ″. The size of the rolling wheel is 6″x3″, and both wheels
can be adjusted up to 90o. The various wheel options allow
fabricators to roll, bead, and form different types of metal. Thus, the English
wheel becomes a one stop machine for sheet metal fabrication.
Woodward Fab is a leader
in the sale of metal working equipment. We provide a product line that includes
a wide range of metal working equipment of all specifications and sizes. If you
would like to know more about the Woodward Fab English Wheel, visit our website
http://www.woodwardfab.com/
for more details. Contact us via phone or email if you wish to speak to a
Woodward Fab representative.
