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Plate Rolling
Fort Lauderdale

Our pyramid plate rolling machine handles aluminum, stainless, and steel plate — rolling flat sheet into cylinders, cones, curved hull sections, and architectural forms. Done in-house in Fort Lauderdale. No outsourcing, no delays.

What We Roll

  • Pyramid rolling machine on-site — dedicated plate rolling capacity in our Fort Lauderdale shop — no shipping material out
  • Aluminum, stainless, and steel — 5052, 5083, 6061 aluminum; 304/316L stainless; A36 structural steel plate
  • Cylinders and cones — full closed cylinders, open half-shell curves, and conical sections for columns, stacks, and architectural features
  • Curved hull sections — shell plating and curved panels for hull repairs, new construction, and structural reinforcement patches
  • Radius rolling to spec — roll to a specific radius from drawing or from a template — consistent throughout the plate length
  • On-site capacity — no outsourcing — the machine is in Fort Lauderdale. Jobs that would take a week to outsource get done in days

Why DolFab for Plate Rolling

On-Site — Fast Turnaround
Most shops in South Florida outsource plate rolling out of state. Ours is on-site in Fort Lauderdale — your parts stay local.
Roll-to-Weld in One Shop
Rolled plates go straight to our welding table. Curved hull sections are welded in by our Lloyds, ABS & USCG certified welders without leaving the building.
Lloyds, ABS & USCG, Certified Shop
Rolled hull plating for Lloyds, ABS & USCG certified structural repairs — we handle the full workflow from material prep through certified welding.
45+ Years Hull Work Experience
We've been rolling hull sections, tank shells, and curved marine structures since 1978. We know what radius is needed and how the material behaves.

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Tell us the material, thickness, dimensions, and required radius. We'll quote the rolling job — including any subsequent welding if you need a complete assembly.

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Plate Rolling FAQ

What can the pyramid rolling machine form?

Our pyramid plate roller forms long sheet panels into cylinders, cones, and compound curves — useful for fuel tank bodies, pipe sections, Bimini top frames, spiral stair stringers, and curved hull panel templates. Maximum width 8 feet, thickness up to 1/4 inch aluminum.

Can you roll to a specific diameter?

Yes. We roll to exact diameters using the pyramid roller with CNC back gauge control. For fuel tank sections, we roll to the calculated developed length for the target diameter, accounting for material spring-back.

What materials can be rolled?

Aluminum (all common marine alloys), stainless steel, and mild steel. The pyramid roller pre-bends the sheet to the correct geometry before the final forming pass — critical for long panels that need to maintain shape.

Can you roll compound curves for hull panels?

Yes. For complex hull panel forming, we scan the hull surface or use the designer-provided template to set the rolling machine for the correct profile. For compound curves (saddle shapes), we work from full-scale templates to dial in the correct settings.

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Ready to discuss your plate rolling project?

Describe your job, send photos, or bring drawings. We give straight answers on scope and pricing — usually within 24 hours. No obligation.

Lloyds, ABS & USCG certified shop Est. 1978 — 45+ years Fort Lauderdale, FL
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