A plate rolling machine is designed to roll and bend metal sheets and plates into cylindrical shapes, cones, and other geometric forms. It is commonly used in industries like aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, and construction for creating components such as exhaust systems, structural parts, and large curved sections.

A three-roll plate rolling machine operates by pinching the metal sheet between two vertically opposed rolls while a third roll moves upward to bend the sheet. This method allows for precise control and bending of metal into desired shapes, such as cylinders and cones.

Plate rolling machines can roll a wide range of materials, each with unique properties. Common materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium, and nickel alloys.

Plate rolling machines are equipped with various safety features to ensure safe operation. These include emergency stop buttons, safety trip wires, 24-VAC low-voltage control circuitry, and detached operator control consoles.

Plate rolling machines are used in numerous industries, including aerospace (for aircraft components), automotive (for exhaust systems and structural parts), shipbuilding (for hull plates and curved sections), construction (for steel components), and manufacturing (for machinery parts, tanks, and pressure vessels).

Despite advances in machine technology, skilled operators are still necessary to achieve optimal performance and precision. They are trained to handle the machine’s controls, understand material properties, and execute complex bends accurately.