Latest Posts

Roll Forming Vs. Press Braking

Comments Off on Roll Forming Vs. Press Braking

In a previous blog post, we discussed the differences between roll forming and stamping, and specific advantages roll forming presents over the stamping process. Here we will take a look at roll forming versus brake forming—the difference, advantages, and distinctions. Also known as pressing or press braking, brake forming has some similarities to roll forming. […]

Tips on Becoming a Government Supplier

Comments Off on Tips on Becoming a Government Supplier

As the government is large in size, it is constantly in need of new suppliers for any number of different goods. This is especially so with the Defense Department. According to the Congressional Budget Office, for the fiscal year 2014, the DoD’s budget is an impressive $607 billion. In this blog, we will point out some […]

Roll Forming Vs. Stamping: Differences and Advantages

Comments Off on Roll Forming Vs. Stamping: Differences and Advantages

We have found that oftentimes, current and potential clients in need of metal fabrication want to know the difference between roll forming and other processes and which is best for them. Many wonder if processes such as stamping, brake forming, or extrusion are the right choice, and how they differ from roll forming. Roll forming […]

Putting a Curb on End Distortion

Comments Off on Putting a Curb on End Distortion

Roll forming is a time-honored manufacturing process, performed by bending a flat metal strip continuously and progressively by tandem sets of roll tooling. Many customers use roll forming in place of press braking, stamping, and extruding because it allows for longer lengths, higher tolerances, sweeping, hole punching, and the use of high strength materials. It […]

High Dollar Tooling at Johnson Bros

Comments Off on High Dollar Tooling at Johnson Bros

As the economy improves, so does the American manufacturing sector. At Johnson Brothers, this exciting rebound has been noticeable and we couldn’t be more thrilled. As each month has passed, the number of higher-dollar value tooling orders has increased. Perhaps the most interesting part of this recent boom is that people are not just demanding […]