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Low-profile pan-head screw riding in a vertical slot of galvanized slotted deflection track above a cold-formed steel stud, showing how slip track lets the floor above deflect, roll formed on a Scottsdale KFS Framemaker 1220G3 steel stud roll former, an Arkitech roll former alternative
Slotted Deflection Track: How Steel Framing Roll Formers Make Slip Track Faster and Smarter Building with SteelConnectionProductsScottsdale MachinesScrew

Slotted Deflection Track: How Steel Framing Roll Formers Make Slip Track Faster and Smarter

Slotted deflection track lets the floor or roof above a steel stud wall deflect while the studs stay put. This article covers why it is used, standard track and slot sizes, code requirements for screw edge distance, and the three ways Scottsdale's roll formers produce it.
October 24, 2026
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Scottsdale Announces New Roll Forming Technology Ahead of METALCON 2026

Join Scottsdale Construction Systems at METALCON 2026 in Orlando, Florida, from October 7–9 to explore how our latest roll forming technology launches can help your steel framing business grow. From advanced cold-formed steel design and engineering to connected production and fabrication, Scottsdale provides an integrated ecosystem built to improve precision,…
August 28, 2026
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ScotCalc CFS Member Checker: Design Results in One Easy Step Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesScottsdale NewsSoftwareSteel FrameSupport Services

ScotCalc CFS Member Checker: Design Results in One Easy Step

Fabricating steel framing systems requires more than defining a CFS member profile. Engineers and fabricators need to understand how each profile will perform, what material is required, and how to efficiently fabricate the entire system on available roll forming machines. The ScotCalc CFS Member Checker brings these considerations together, giving…
August 27, 2026
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The Ultimate Guide to Scottsdale’s Training and Certification Programs

Purchasing a roll forming machine is only the beginning of building a successful light-gauge steel framing business. Equally important is ensuring that designers, engineers, roll forming machine operators, and production teams have the knowledge and confidence to maximize productivity from day one. At Scottsdale Construction Systems, every training program is designed…
July 31, 2026
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Elite Steel Framing: Five Epic Years in Luxury Residential Construction

Five years can transform a business when the right people, technology, and vision come together. Elite Steel Framing has become an excellent example of how roll forming steel framing in luxury residential construction, and custom steel-framed homes can create a thriving business built on quality and innovation. What began as…
July 8, 2026
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Revealing Each Hidden Layer Inside CFS Walls Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel FrameSupport Services

Revealing Each Hidden Layer Inside CFS Walls

Most individuals only see painted drywall, but high-performing CFS walls are carefully engineered wall assemblies that work together to provide structural strength, fire resistance, moisture protection, thermal performance, and durability. From CFS studs that support the building to exterior wall panels and cladding that protect it from the weather, every…
June 29, 2026
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Helpful Cold-Formed Steel Roof Terminology to Know

When designing, engineering, or manufacturing a cold-formed steel roof system, understanding the terminology used throughout the industry is critical. Whether working with advanced roll forming technology, operating modern steel framing machines, or modeling a complete CFS roof, accurate communication begins with a clear understanding of roof geometry, structural components, and…
June 20, 2026

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