Many manufacturing operations follow lean methodology and have the parts they need for their assemblies delivered just in time, avoiding the costs of having to keep stock on hand. The engineers and plant managers at Roller Die + Forming work closely with customers wanting just in time delivery to ensure their needs are met. After designing a communication system where the customer can easily share with the plant manager their [...]
Roller Die + Forming was a title sponsor for the first annual USA Cares Charity Golf Open at Valhalla Golf Club. USA Cares is a national organization supporting military families in need through financial and advocacy assistance. Roller Die has supported USA Cares from its days as a grassroots organization growing out of Louisville and continues to be a major supporter as the organization grows. Many members of the Roller [...]
In order to meet customer needs, Roller Die has operations across the US and Mexico, including a facility in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Located right outside of Jacksonville, this plant is in close proximity to the Jacksonville Port of Entry. Customers with international shipping needs can take advantage of the logistical advantage of the port. Large volume projects throughout the southeast, from solar to construction, find Jacksonville to be a [...]
One big advantage of working with Roller Die + Forming is access to our in-house tool room. In addition to creating customer tooling locally, we also perform all our tooling maintenance. This means that both scheduled maintenance and unexpected problems are handled quickly by a team already familiar with the tools. Scheduled maintenance is important to make sure roll forming tools are punching precise holes, shaping the metal to the [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se8MrnoIjoU Roller Die maintains ISO 9001 compliance, which is an international standard with requirements for quality management systems. Our quality control team takes pride in their work and the sales team regularly has clients visit our different facilities to view their parts and our roll forming lines in operation. As part of our ISO compliance, we periodically survey customers to see whether we are meeting their needs and expectations [...]
When customers visit Roller Die to watch first production runs for part approval, there has been a common denominator over the years. They are truly amazed how robust and stout Roller Die designs and builds “in-house” our pre-punch dies. As demonstrated evidence, you can see in the pictures, the die pins, guide bushings, shoulder bolts, springs, and die shoe plates are sturdy and heavy duty. With [...]
When the team at Roller Die + Forming is putting together a quote for a new customer project, one of the biggest variables is the current price of raw materials. We pay close attention to the different metals markets, particularly the steel market since so many of our roll form projects are stainless steel, galvanized steel, and other types of steel. While the current trade discussions and tariffs are effecting [...]
For the last 10 years, Roller Die + Forming has been making parts for solar racking companies. We’ve watched the solar electricity industry grow from its infancy to helping put solar on roofs, in fields, and in huge solar farms. Since the introduction of the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) in 2005, and its subsequent extensions, the installation of solar in residential, commercial, and utility situations has grown in an [...]
Products labeled as “Made in the USA” are always popular and, with the increase in trade tariffs implemented by the Trump administration, carry other advantages for businesses. A number of laws and regulations encourage businesses to make their products completely or partially in the U.S. and to disclose this information to buyers. In order to advertise a product as “Made in America,” companies must comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s [...]
While we often like to talk about our Standard Tooling Library and how Roller Die + Forming saves customers significantly in their initial costs by leveraging our pre-made tooling, we also do custom roll forming tooling design. We have both the engineers and the tool room in house to create the tooling needed to run any shape on many different types of metals. Whether you’re looking for an aluminum angle [...]
