Metal Plate Leveler FAQ - Metal Leveling Machine

2025-06-04 11:22:24

What is a metal plate leveler and what does it do?


A metal plate leveler (also called flattening machine or straightener) eliminates internal stresses in metal sheets through multiple roller sets that apply progressive pressure. Core functions include:


  • Improving flatness for cutting/stamping/welding processes

  • Enhancing material mechanical properties

  • Increasing production yield and precision



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ADV machinery is committed to the research and development, production, sales and service of four-fold type / six-fold type leveling machines. Its products include mechanical precision leveling machines, hydraulic precision leveling machines, laser blanking and leveling automated production lines, stamping and leveling blanking lines, aluminum plate leveling machines, perforated mesh plate leveling machines, stamping special-shaped part leveling machines, machined product leveling machines, etc.


Mechanical leveling machine


Working principle: The mechanical leveling machine mainly provides power through the mechanical transmission system to drive the leveling roller to level the metal sheet.


Mechanical transmission: The motor, gear, connecting rod and other mechanical components are used as the power transmission system to drive the leveling roller to move.


Leveling roller: The mechanical transmission system controls the up and down movement of the leveling roller to achieve point-by-point leveling of the plate.


Which materials require leveling?

Applicable materials:


  • Metals: Cold/hot rolled steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, galvanized sheets

  • Thickness range: Typically 0.1mm-30mm (machine-dependent)

  • Common defects: Camber, wavy edges, center buckles, local distortions


How does a metal leveling machine work?

Operates through three key principles:


  1. Staggered rollers: Upper/lower rollers apply alternating pressure

  2. Progressive correction: High pressure at entry (major defects), low pressure at exit (precision leveling)

  3. Critical parameters: Roller diameter, pitch, quantity, and pressure control accuracy


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How to choose the right leveling machine?



Selection FactorGuidelines
Material PropertiesThickness range, hardness (stainless needs higher pressure), width (determines roller length)
Flatness RequirementsHigh-precision applications (e.g., automotive parts) need 11+ rollers with closed-loop control
Production EfficiencyLine speed selection (30m/min+ for high-speed lines), automation needs
Machine TypePrecision Levelers: Thin sheets (0.1-3mm), 13-23 rollers
Heavy Duty Levelers: Thick plates (6-30mm), large rollers



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