Roll design engineers & consultants

Roll Tooling Design & Consultancy Services

Optimise roll form design & enhance mill product performance with the support of our in-house team

Internationally-renowned experts in roll form design & consultancy

At Bowers & Jones, we’ve adapted our services over the years to deliver solutions that redefine industry norms and set new benchmarks for excellence.

As leading UK experts in the metal forming industry, our design and consultancy services enable you to optimise your production processes, enhance product quality, and boost operational efficiency.
 
Our in-house design engineers deliver custom designs that don’t just exceed your expectations — they set a new operational standard for innovative design and precision.

Highly skilled & certified team

Discover the power of precision with our expert team of roll design engineers and consultants, offering decades of collective expertise in roll form manufacturing and mill technology.
 
From intricate conceptualisation to seamless delivery, our design engineers use state of the art 2D/3D software to ensure your metal forming solutions are optimised for efficiency, durability, and long-lasting performance.  
 
Our range of services include:

  • Designing new rolls for a new product or shape
  • Re-design & problem solving
  • Splitting solid rolls into 2-piece rolls & shafts
  • Feasibility studies & site inspections
  • Supply of all ancillary rolling mill parts & components
  • Production & process optimisation services
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Full-service consultancy for mill design & optimisation

With decades of experience in tube and section rolling, our certified engineers offer onsite evaluations of your current production equipment.
 
During evaluations, our team will go beyond tooling inspection, examining setup, alignment, operator proficiency, and all operational components of the mill. This attention to detail not only enhances productivity, it also supports strategies to boost your bottom line.

Advanced equipment design

In addition to roll design services, our team has the skills to strengthen your in-house operations with custom mechanical and ancillary mill parts.
 
No matter how large or small, our team can engineer custom roll forming and mill equipment including:

  • Dies jaws and cut offs
  • Shafts, spindles, and yokes
  • Strip entry guides and tables
  • Driven and non-driven roll stands
  • Weld boxes
  • Levelling equipment
  • Accumulators
  • Bar peelers
  • 3-roll bending machines
  • All other parts associated with rolling tube and section

Streamlined design & reverse engineering techniques


At Bowers & Jones, our skilled team uses cutting-edge simulation software to model roll designs, identifying and refining profile details for optimal performance.
 
Leveraging our extensive design library, we also offer a fast turnaround on custom roll designs and reverse engineered solutions — saving you time, energy, and money.

Quality assurance - guaranteed

At Bowers & Jones, quality isn't just a standard; it's our main guiding principle.

From initial design concepts to final product delivery, we work to understand your unique needs, challenges, and goals to align our services as effectively as possible.
 
Our team of roll tooling and mill product experts will work closely with you to achieve your objectives, providing proactive support every step of the way