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Inner Window Frame Roll Forming Machine

The Inner Window Frame Roll Forming Machine is a specialized piece of equipment for producing interior window frames, partition window frames, and decorative window frame profiles. The machine features specially designed rollers for different window frame cross-sectional structures, enabling continuous, efficient, and stable production. The products offer advantages such as good dimensional consistency and easy installation, and are widely used in interior decoration, office partitions, and building door and window systems.

Inner Window Frame Roll Forming Machine — Professional manufacturer, fully automated intelligent production line, high efficiency and stability, versatile multi-purpose machine.

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I. Equipment Overview

The Inner Window Frame Roll Forming Machine is a specialized cold-roll forming production line designed for manufacturing steel inner window frame profiles. The inner window frame constitutes the structural border surrounding the sides and top of a window opening; the precision of its cross-section and its structural integrity directly determine the window's installation quality, sealing performance, and service life. Utilizing a continuous cold-roll forming process, the equipment transforms metal coils into finished inner window frame profiles through an integrated workflow comprising uncoiling, guided feeding, roll forming, hydraulic cutting, and discharge.
The entire line features fully automated PLC control and a touchscreen HMI, ensuring a continuous, automated operation from uncoiling to the discharge of finished products. The equipment utilizes a wall-plate structure with a double-row chain drive, offering high rigidity, precision, and durability. It is compatible with various metal sheets—such as galvanized steel and low-carbon steel (e.g., Q235)—ranging from 0.8 mm to 1.1 mm in thickness. It operates at a forming line speed of 0–15 m/min (excluding cutting time) and employs approximately 14 forming stations. Requiring only one operator, this machine is essential equipment for door and window manufacturers aiming to achieve large-scale, standardized, and intelligent production. The window frame profiles produced by this machine feature optimized cross-sectional shapes, high dimensional precision, and lightweight construction.


II. Core Advantages and Selling Points

(1) Wall-plate style dual-chain drive for smooth, reliable operation
The forming machine utilizes a wall-plate style dual-chain drive structure. The wall-plate frame offers high rigidity and excellent resistance to deformation, while the dual-chain design delivers greater transmission torque and enhanced operational stability. Compared to single-chain systems, this dual-chain configuration ensures a lower failure rate and a longer service life during prolonged, high-load operation, guaranteeing stable performance under intensive use. Powered by a 7.5 kW motor, the machine provides ample power to ensure stable and efficient processing of 0.8–1.1 mm thick sheet metal through the 14-stage forming sequence.

(2) 14-stage precision roll forming for accurate, stable cross-sectional dimensions
The machine employs a progressive cold-roll forming process comprising approximately 14 stages to gradually shape the metal sheet into the standard cross-section of an inner window frame. This scientifically optimized 14-stage layout effectively minimizes material stress concentration, ensuring consistent cross-sectional dimensions and precise angles. Unlike traditional segmented processing using press brakes, this cold-roll forming process enables the production of profiles featuring complex details and multiple bends in a single, continuous operation. Shaft Material: 40Cr steel, quenched and tempered (HB 220–260), offering excellent comprehensive mechanical properties.
Shaft Diameter: Large-diameter (Φ60 mm) forming shaft, providing high load-bearing capacity.
Shaft Processing: CNC turning followed by precision cylindrical grinding to ensure dimensional accuracy and superior surface finish.
Roll Tooling: 2 sets (enabling rapid production of various window frame specifications).
Roll Material: GCr15 steel, quenched (HRC 58–60), offering high hardness and excellent wear resistance.
Roll Processing: CNC turning to ensure precise radial and axial runout control.
Spacers: Machined from thick-walled tubing to minimize shaft runout and ensure strict form and position tolerances; designed to maximize contact area with the rolls, with a clearance fit between the inner bore and the shaft.

(3) Turkish-style straightening head ensures product straightness
Equipped with a Turkish-style straightening head, the machine performs in-line straightening on the formed inner window frame profiles, effectively eliminating longitudinal bending and twisting deformations caused during the forming process. The cold-rolled products exhibit excellent straightness, free from twisting or bending. Meeting straightness standards ensures effective sealing and smooth operation during the subsequent installation of window sashes.

(4) Drive-side safety guard for safety and reliability
A safety guard is installed on the drive side, fully enclosing moving parts such as chains and transmission components. This effectively prevents accidental operator contact with moving parts, ensuring safe production. Additionally, the guard is dust- and oil-resistant, protecting transmission components from external contamination and extending the equipment's service life.

(5) Versatile, flexible production
Equipped with two sets of roll tooling, the machine enables rapid production of inner window frame profiles in various specifications. By simply changing the roll tooling, a single machine can produce window frames with diverse cross-sectional shapes to meet varying architectural standards. Operators can perform these changeovers without the need for specialized technical personnel, significantly increasing equipment utilization and drastically shortening lead times for small-batch, customized orders.

(6) Fully Automated PLC Control for Intelligent Production
Features fully automated PLC control and a touchscreen HMI, enabling comprehensive digital process management. Operators can configure parameters—such as production speed, cut length, and output quantity—with a single touch. Supports the pre-programming of multiple production tasks for continuous, automated operation. Equipped with real-time monitoring and fault warning systems, the machine automatically alerts operators to anomalies and displays the specific cause of the fault. Operators can become proficient and work independently after just 1–2 days of training, significantly reducing skill requirements.

(7) Robust, Durable, Stable, and Reliable
The forming frame utilizes a wall-plate structure, offering high rigidity and excellent resistance to deformation.
GCr15 quenched rollers (HRC 58–60) ensure high hardness, superior wear resistance, and a long service life.
40Cr quenched and tempered shafts (HB 220–260) provide excellent comprehensive mechanical properties.
Precision machining via CNC turning and cylindrical super-finishing guarantees accuracy regarding circular and radial runout.
Key electrical components are sourced from internationally renowned brands, ensuring low failure rates and long-term reliability.


III. Technical Parameters

Item Parameter
Applicable materials: Galvanized sheet, low-carbon steel (e.g., Q235), etc.
Material thickness: 0.8–1.1 mm
Machine structure: Wall-plate type with chain drive (double-row)
Number of forming stations: Approx. 14 stations
Shaft material: 40Cr steel, quenched and tempered (HB 220–260)
Shaft diameter: Φ60 mm
Shaft processing: CNC turning followed by precision cylindrical grinding
Forming machine motor power: 7.5 kW
Line speed 0–15 m/min (excluding punching and cutting)
Roll sets: 2 sets
Roller material: GCr15 steel, quenched (HRC 58–60)
Roller processing: CNC turning (ensuring control of circular and radial runout)
Spacer sleeves: Machined from thick-walled tubing (ensuring geometric tolerances)
Straightening mechanism: Turkish-style straightening head
Safety guards: Protective cover installed on the drive side
Control system: Fully automatic PLC control
Operators 1 person


IV. Production Process

Uncoiling → Guided Feeding → Roll Forming (14 Stations) → Hydraulic Shearing → Discharge

Process Description
Uncoiling: Manual or hydraulic uncoiler supports the metal coil and ensures stable feeding; maximum load capacity is customizable.
Guided Feeding: Lateral roller guides ensure the strip enters the main forming unit in the correct position.
Roll Forming: 14-station progressive cold-roll forming using GCr15 quenched rollers to gradually form the standard inner window frame profile
Hydraulic Shearing: Hydraulic fixed-length cutting; offers high precision and clean, smooth cuts.
Discharge: Output of finished products; orderly discharge.


V. Application Areas

The inner window frame profiles produced by this cold-roll forming equipment are widely used in the following sectors:
Residential and civil buildings: Inner window frames for doors and windows in offices, retail stores, private homes, hotels, etc.
UPVC window and door components: Capable of producing steel reinforcements (liners) for UPVC windows; a key piece of auxiliary equipment for UPVC window and door manufacturing.
Commercial and public buildings: Inner window frame systems for shopping malls, hotels, hospitals, schools, and similar structures.
Industrial buildings: Inner window frame profiles for industrial plants, warehouses, and other industrial facilities.
Customized window and door projects: Production of window frame profiles with special dimensions and complex cross-sections based on original customer drawings.
Export-oriented projects: Suitable for producing window and door frame profiles destined for international markets, such as Europe.


VI. Market Outlook

Driven by the continuous development of the global construction industry and steady growth in the door and window market, the market for cold-roll forming equipment for interior window frames is showing a positive growth trend.
Sustained growth in the construction industry: The construction industry is one of the primary sectors for cold-roll forming equipment applications, accounting for over 40% of the total cold-roll forming market share. As urbanization progresses and the construction industry expands, steel interior window frames—valued for their high strength, corrosion resistance, and dimensional precision—are being widely adopted in residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects.
Significant advantages of the cold-roll forming process: Cold-roll forming offers high material utilization, excellent forming precision, high production efficiency, and low costs. Compared to traditional bending methods, cold-roll forming ensures superior consistency in long profiles and faster production speeds, while enabling the creation of profiles with complex details and multiple bends in a single continuous operation. The resulting products feature optimized cross-sectional shapes, uniform hardness distribution, high dimensional accuracy, and lightweight characteristics.
Trends toward automation and intelligence: Equipment is evolving toward full automation and intelligent operation. PLC systems centrally control the entire line—including uncoiling, forming, cutting, and discharge—allowing for automated production based on pre-set parameters for multiple product specifications. The market penetration of fully automated, intelligent window frame forming equipment continues to rise.
Demand for customization and flexible production: As the door and window market demands a wider variety of product types and specifications, there is growing demand for flexible window frame forming equipment capable of rapid tooling changes and multi-purpose functionality. With the modern construction industry increasingly requiring special dimensions and complex cross-sections, customized cold-roll forming solutions are becoming a key industry trend.

VII. Service and Support

Solution Design: We provide personalized equipment selection and production line layout based on customer product drawings, capacity requirements, and target markets.
Custom Manufacturing: We support non-standard customization; orders can be placed using cross-sectional drawings or samples, with full oversight from roll design to complete machine manufacturing.
Installation and Commissioning: Engineers provide on-site installation, commissioning, and operator training to ensure rapid production startup.
After-Sales Support: We offer long-term technical consultation and spare parts supply; our engineers hold all necessary visas and are available for on-site service worldwide at any time.
Continuous Optimization: We provide equipment modification and capacity upgrade services to adapt to changing production needs.


VIII. Why Choose Us

Nearly 20 years of manufacturing experience: Mature technology, refined processes, and reliable quality
Wall-plate style double-row chain drive: Smooth and reliable operation, high rigidity, high torque, and long service life
14-stage precision forming: GCr15 quenched rollers (HRC 58–60), 40Cr heat-treated shafts (Φ60mm), processed via CNC and ultra-precision grinding
2 sets of roller tooling: Rapid profile switching and multi-purpose capability to meet diverse production needs
Turkish-style straightening head: Precise straightening ensures window frame straightness and guarantees a tight seal for sash installation
Drive-side protective cover: Safe and reliable; dust- and oil-proof to extend equipment lifespan
High-precision manufacturing: Consistent product dimensions and stable quality
High-efficiency production: Line speed of 0–15 m/min; the entire line can be operated by a single person
Intelligent control: Fully automatic PLC with touchscreen interface; one-touch settings and automatic counting
Direct manufacturer: No middlemen, offering excellent value for money
Global service network: Engineers hold all necessary visas, ensuring rapid response

Item Specification
Forming machine structure Wall-plate style with double-row chain drive
Shaft material 40Cr steel, quenched and tempered (HB 220–260)
Shaft diameter Φ60 mm
Shaft processing method CNC turning followed by precision cylindrical grinding
Forming machine motor power 7.5 kW
Forming speed 0–15 m/min (excluding punching and cutting)
Number of forming stations Approx. 14
Rolling thickness 0.8–1.1 mm
Material developed width Subject to the actual width used during machine testing
Roller sets 2 sets
Roller material GCr15 steel, quenched (HRC 58–60)
Roller processing method CNC turning to ensure precise circular and radial runout tolerances
Spacers Machined from thick-walled tubing to minimize shaft runout and ensure form and position tolerances; designed to maximize contact area with rollers, with a clearance fit between the inner bore and the shaft
Straightening mechanism Turkish-style straightening head
Safety device Protective guard installed on the drive side

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About
Wuxi Yanwu Xinhui Technology Co., Ltd.

Established in 2012, Wuxi Yanwu Machinery Co., Ltd., is a professional manufacturer specializing in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and servicing of cold roll forming equipment. The company is dedicated to providing global customers with integrated solutions for automated cold roll forming production lines.

Our main products include cable tray forming machines, racking forming machines, C/Z purlin machines, solar mounting bracket forming machines, floor deck machines, door frame machines, automotive profile equipment, and cut-to-length/slitting lines.

These products are widely used in the construction, electrical power, logistics and warehousing, automotive manufacturing, new energy, and infrastructure sectors.

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