The metal components that you use can make or break your project. As a result, it’s essential to choose a part that isn’t just good for your project, but rather one that is perfect for your project. One of the most popular metal parts that play an essential role in countless projects are seamless rolled rings. These rings can be used in numerous products (i.e. valves, flanges, bearings, robotics, gears, couplings, machines, clutches, and drives) throughout countless industries. What are seamless rolled rings? Keep reading to find out everything that you need to know about this indispensable metal part!
What Are Seamless Rolled Rings?
Seamless rolled rings are metal parts that are produced through a process called ring rolling. This process takes a circular preform of metal that has been previously upset and pierced to form a hollow “doughnut” shape. The doughnut shape is then heated above the recrystallization temperature and places over the idler or mandrel roll. This idler roll then moves in a series of motions and rotations to reduce the wall thickness and increase the diameters until the rolled ring takes its desired shape. Rolled rings can be produced in configurations that range from flat, washer-like parts to tall, cylindrical shapes and heights ranging from less than an inch to more than 9 feet tall. As a result, seamless rolled rings are great metal parts that be made to your exact specifications.Get the best seamless rolled rings for your next project by contacting Ferralloy, Inc. today. We can supply you with rolled ring forgings in diameters up to 110” and in a wide variety of materials such as carbon, alloy, stainless steel, titanium, nickel alloys and more. Not to mention, our distribution model ensures that you will receive your deliveries on time so that you can better manage the amount of product that you keep on hand. Learn more about our rolled ring forgings and all of our other metal products by visiting us online today!