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Plate rolling: how are steel cylinders and cones made?

From plate to shell

We cut the plate to its developed shape, pre-bend the edges and roll it into a cylinder or cone. The seam is then welded and, where needed, the shell is rolled again to get it perfectly round.

What sets the limits

The thicker the plate, the larger the minimum diameter. Cones need a precise developed shape so the ends line up after rolling. Our engineers check this before production starts.

Short answer
A flat plate is cut to size, rolled into shape and welded along its seam. Plate thickness, diameter and length set the limits.

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