A bead roller is a machine used for forming and reinforcing sheet metal. Metal is placed between the rollers (or other dies) and the material is formed to give extra strength and rigidity. A roller can also be used to make art by using the dies to form raised surfaces.
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A bead roller is a machine used for forming and reinforcing sheet metal. Metal is placed between the rollers (or other dies) and the material is formed to give extra strength and rigidity. In addition to strengthening sheet metal, the bead roller can also be used to create artistic patterns such as the ones below.<br />
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In addition to strengthening sheet metal, the bead roller can also be used to create artistic patterns such as the ones below.<br />
[[File:Bead Roll Art.jpg|300x300px]] <br /> <br />
[[File:Bead Roll Art.jpg|300x300px]] <br /> <br />