Metal Folding, Forming & Rolling Norwich

Your One Stop Shop for Metal Rolling at Any Specification

Metal rolling and folding technology has made substantial progress over the past few decades, allowing projects to be completed to a higher specification easily and affordably. SAMS Fabrication is the leader in metal folding, offering a high quality product to suit your requirements. All of our folding is performed in our state of the art folding and forming facility using the most innovative equipment to produce a range of products that exceed expectations.

Exquisite Customization with Manual Hand Folders and Brake Press Equipment

Do you have a project that requires expert precision at a high resolution? SAMS Fabrication is proud to offer maximum versatility with our manual hand folders and brake press equipment. Difficult jobs are no longer a problem, as this equipment allows us to create products with total customization. We fabricate our tooling in house, which means you see dramatic savings on projects large or small.

Automated and Manual Tube Bending and Sheet Rolling Available

At SAMS, we embrace innovation, featuring a number of automated, powered and manual equipment to suit any style of product. Let us manufacture your tubing in house for added value and savings according to your specifications. No matter how complex your desired results are, the team at SAMS Fabrications offers a practical and versatile solution that you can depend upon.

Our Folding & Forming Machinery

Fabricators folding sheet steel on the CNC press brake at SAMS Fabrications

CNC 6 Axis Brake Press – Edwards Pearson PR4

CNC Folding is utilised when a part has more than one fold or a complex arrangement of folds.

4 metre x 100 ton capacityFully automated back stopsHydraulic quick change tool clampingHydraulic crowning bending compensationCNC 3D CAD programmable controller

Manual Brake Press – LVD Hudson

Extremely versatile machine allowing us to fabricate tooling in-house to suit awkward jobs extremely cost effectively.

3000 x 100TMulti V dieExtensive tooling library

Manual Hand Folders – Edwards

900mm max length

WNS heavy duty box and pan folder at SAMS Fabrications

Box & Pan Folder – WNS Heavy Duty

Modern heavy-duty box & pan folder for forming boxes, trays, pans and enclosures with clean, accurate corners and returns.

1346mm capacityUp to 2.5mm mild steelBoxes, trays & pans

Deep Throat Fly Press – Sweeny & Blocksidge No.6

Vast quantity of tooling and formersIdeal for straightening, forming and punching

Tube Bending & Section Rolling

We are capable of forming and rolling a vast range of hollow sections and solid bars. Tooling can be manufactured in-house cost effectively to suit job requirements.

Hilmor Manual Tube BenderHydraulic Tube FormerSahinler Tube & Section Roller

Section & Profile Rolling – Sahinler PK-30

Rolls bar, angle, box section, tube and pipe into smooth curves, rings and hoops – ideal for handrails, frames and curved architectural metalwork.

Flat, round & square barAngle & box sectionTube & pipeRings, hoops & curves

Powered Sheet Rolling – Edwards

1200mm max length75mm diameter rollersMax sheet material thickness depends on length

Manual Sheet Rollers – Edwards

500mm max length40mm diameter rollersMax sheet material thickness depends on length

Powered Swager / Jenny – Edwards

Heat Bending / Forming

Heat can be applied to soften materials to prevent fracturing when forming, and enable tight complex bends. We are able to manufacture formers and jigs, specific to job requirements.

Capability at a glance

CNC press brake	Edwards Pearson PR4 — up to 4000 mm (4 m), 100 tonne
Manual press brake	LVD Hudson — up to 3 m, 100 tonne
Folders	Manual hand folder, manual box & pan folder
Box & pan / forming	Yes
Max thickness	Dependent on material type & fold length

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the biggest and thickest part you can fold?

Our Edwards Pearson PR4 CNC press brake folds up to 4 metres long at 100 tonnes, with a manual LVD Hudson brake for shorter work. The maximum thickness depends on the bend length and the material — send us the drawing and we’ll confirm exactly what’s achievable.

How accurate and repeatable are your bends?

The CNC brake uses programmed back-stops and angle control for consistent, repeatable bends across a batch. Spring-back is compensated for each material, so the finished angle is right first time.

Can you roll as well as fold?

Yes. Alongside the press brakes we roll sections and plate — our Sahinler section roller curves bar, angle, box section and tube into rings and sweeps, and we have sheet rolls and tube bending in-house too.

What is a bend radius, and can I specify one?

The inside radius of a bend is set by the tooling. We hold a range of tools to suit different radii and thicknesses — tell us the radius you need, or we’ll advise the best one for a clean, crack-free bend.

Which materials can you fold?

Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and coated or pre-galvanised steels. Harder or thicker materials need a larger radius to avoid cracking, which we factor into the tooling.

Can you make complex, multi-bend parts and boxes?

Yes — from a simple flange to multi-bend enclosures, trays and pans. Our box-and-pan folder handles pan and tray work, and the CNC brake handles complex bend sequences.

Do you work from a drawing or a sample?

Either — a CAD file, a dimensioned drawing, or a sample part to copy. We’ll produce the folded part to match.

Call Us for a Free Estimate Today

Do you have a project requirement that requires expert handling for metal rolling and folding? Let SAMS Fabrications assist you in creating the perfect custom products. Call us today for your free estimate at 01603 405040.

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