Introduction to English Wheels
The English Wheel, in Britain, also known as a wheeling machine, is a metalworking tool that enables a craftsperson to form compound (double curvature) curves from flat sheets of metal such as aluminum or steel
The process of using an English Wheel is known as wheeling. Panels produced this way are expensive, due to the highly skilled and labour-intensive production method, but it has the key advantage that it can flexibly produce different panels using the same machine. It is a forming machine that works by surface stretching and is related in action to panel beating processes. It is used wherever low volumes of compound curved panels are required; typically in coachbuilding, car restoration, spaceframe chassis racing cars that meet regulations that require sheet metal panels resembling mass production vehicles (NASCAR), car prototypes and aircraft skin components. English Wheel production is at its highest in low-volume sports car production, particularly when more easily formed aluminum alloy is used.
Where high-volume production runs of panels are required, the wheel is replaced by a stamping press that has a much higher capital setup cost and longer development time than using an English Wheel, but each panel in the production run can be produced in a matter of seconds. This cost is defrayed across a larger production run, but a stamping press is limited to only one model of panel per set of dies.
Why Choose Our English Wheels
If you’ve got a project that involves bending and shaping metal, Onix Machinery is your best option in Canada. Onix provides an extremely versatile line-up of Baileigh Industrial English Wheels. Baileigh has an English Wheel for all projects and budgets. The smallest one is the Baileigh EW-28 English Wheel, this compact entry-level English Wheel can smooth compound curves into 18 gauge mild steel.
Perhaps you require the behemoth Baileigh EW-37HD Heavy Duty English Wheel, with 16 gauge mild steel capacity, massive 37” throat depth, upper wheel of 10” diameter x 3” wide and the included tooling of 8 bottom anvils (all 3” wide) in the following radii: Flat, 2”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 12”, 24”, and 36”.
Expert Recommendations
Baileigh Industrial English Wheels are the perfect choice for any project. To choose the perfect English Wheel size for your project, we’ll walk you through choosing the ideal English Wheel size, key parameters to consider, and whether you really need to invest in one. If you’re passionate about metalwork and love creating things with your hands, an English Wheel is like a magic wand. It opens up endless possibilities for shaping and bending metal. Plus, think of the satisfaction when you see your projects taking shape!
Imagine an English Wheel as a superhero cape for metal. But just like not all capes fit the same, not all English Wheels are created equally. The size you need depends on what you’re planning to create. So, if you’re working on big car panels or larger sculptures, go for a larger wheel. For smaller artsy projects, a smaller one will do the trick.
Why Choose Onix Machinery for Your English Wheel Needs?
We’re the best place in Canada to buy English Wheels. Choosing the perfect English Wheel size is like finding the perfect puzzle piece for your project. With the right size, you’ll be bending metal like a pro, creating stunning curves that make your projects shine. And remember, an English Wheel isn’t just a tool; it’s your sidekick in your metal shaping adventures.