Expanding Cold-Formed Steel Applications Beyond Standard Steel Framing
Almost anything can be built with cold-formed steel, from everyday steel framing to curved facades and intricate structural forms. Builders can achieve both simple and complex shapes with ease, with precise roll forming machines that manufacture cold-formed steel members. While most construction teams rely on cold-formed steel for common framing, wall, roof, and floor assemblies, the material’s versatility in modern construction stretches far further. With a compact footprint and user-friendly controls, modern roll forming machines fit neatly into existing shop layouts, opening the door to innovative building components that were once impractical or cost-prohibitive.
From modular bathroom pods to high-performance curtain wall systems, cold-formed steel allows for accurate, prefabricated assemblies that reduce on-site labor, shorten schedules, and improve consistency. Every part, no matter how complex, can be manufactured from coils using automated roll forming machines, saving time and ensuring reliable quality from start to finish.
Manufacturing Cold-Formed Steel Stairs with BIM-Driven Roll Forming Technology
Cold-formed steel stairs illustrate this potential perfectly. Traditional straight flights are easy to manufacture and assemble, but modern roll forming technology makes curved, spiral, or multi-directional staircases equally achievable. In this recent project, manufactured by Scottsdale’s Scotpanel 7090 roll forming machine, it showcases how elegant, sculptural stairs can be fabricated quickly and accurately. Any of Scottsdale’s Scotpanel roll-forming machine models can fabricate cold-formed steel stairs. The key lies in our design software (ScotSteel, ScotSruct, and ScotRF) and BIM integration. Architects and engineers can push creative boundaries, while detailers generate a virtual build to verify every connection before production begins, all within the Scottsdale ecosystem.
The roll forming machine produces every element to exact dimensions. Stair parts are pre-cut, labeled, and delivered ready for immediate assembly. This dramatically reduces on-site errors, shortens installation time, and supports lean construction principles.
New Cold-Formed Steel Applications
From Imagination to Implementation
In the world of cold-formed steel, innovation isn’t just about materials; it’s about the seamless coordination between design and production. That’s where roll forming truly excels. With just a roll forming machine, an automatic decoiler, and coil(s) of steel, you can fabricate nearly anything your project demands.
Our design software connects directly to the roll former, translating engineered parts into precise structural elements without manual rework. Whether you’re building stairs, trusses, or entire wall panels, the process is streamlined, scalable, and smart.
Contact our support team today to explore how Scottsdale’s roll forming machines can bring your next idea to life. Learn more about Scottsdale’s ecosystem by contacting us via email at sales@scottsdalesteelframes.com or via call at +1 (888) 406-2080.
