Short answer: Hemming folds the edge of a sheet back onto itself to stiffen the panel, hide the sharp raw edge and improve safety and appearance — flat hems for simple stiffening, tight (closed) hems for safe, fully enclosed edges, and rolled hems that capture a wire or form a smooth round trim. It is a standard operation in ductwork, automotive body panels, appliance wrappers and enclosure seams, performed on a brake, roll-former or dedicated hemming die.
At a Glance
Hemming vs Other Edges
Hemming follows Metal Bending Guide and pairs with Metal Roll Forming Guide; relate to Metal Deep Drawing Guide en Metal Coining Guide.
Kwaliteit
Edge and springback checked per Surface Roughness Ra Guide, certified by Mill Test Certificate Guide. Inspect by Metal Ndt Guide.
Supply & QA
Control springback via Metal Stamping Vs Machining; protect via How To Prevent Metal Rust. HXSCO supplies hemming-ready sheet.
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Folding the sheet edge back onto itself to stiffen and finish it.
Flat is a single fold; tight is fully closed for safe edges.
A round hem that captures wire or trims a smooth edge.
Yes — it stiffens panels and prevents edge chatter.
HXSCO supplies steel and aluminium sheet ready to hem.
Source Hemming-Ready Sheet from HXSCO
HXSCO supplies steel, stainless and aluminium sheet suited to hemming and edge finishing. Send your gauge and alloy for a quote.