Abstract: A roll forming machine comprises a plurality of stations for progressively bending a flat strip of material such as metal into a formed product such as a building stud. The machine includes adjusting means for adjusting the spacing between the roll forming dies to accommodate differing thicknesses of metallic strip. Each station is adjusted along an angle of adjustment which is related to the bend angle at that station. A single adjustment actuator adjusts all of the stations even though each station is being adjusted at a different angle. In a preferred embodiment, the amount of adjustment at each station may be different from other stations being adjusted to provide adjustment not only in the correct direction but also in the correct amount.

Abstract: A table is provided to assist in the manufacture of building structures such as walls and the like, where the walls comprise a plurality of studs extending between top and bottom members. The table comprises a support surface for supporting the top and bottom members of the wall. The table includes grasping means to grasp the building structure and move it along the support surface. A computer-operated controller controls motors to locate the top and bottom framing members as desired along the table and to locate the top and bottom framing members at desired locations adjacent assembly stations. The assembly stations are used to attach a stud to each of the top and bottom members. The assembly stations are mounted on tracks and the location of the assembly stations along the track is controlled by a servo motor under control from the controller. The assembly stations may move transverse to the top and bottom framing members.