Formtek is excited to announce that Paul Williams, Director of Sales, will once again share his industry expertise at the upcoming World-Class Roll Forming Workshop 2025, hosted by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA).
This premier event will take place April 29-30, 2025, at the FMA Headquarters in Elgin, IL. Designed for roll forming professionals across a wide range of industries, the World-Class Roll Forming Workshop brings together leading experts and practitioners to explore the latest advancements, techniques, and best practices in roll forming technology. The event features comprehensive sessions covering everything from tooling and setup to troubleshooting and advanced roll forming strategies.
With decades of experience in roll forming systems and applications, Paul Williams will present two key topics that help manufacturers improve productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance quality in their operations. His deep technical knowledge and practical insights have made him a highly respected voice in the industry.
What to Expect
With decades of experience in roll forming systems and applications, Paul Williams will present two key topics that help manufacturers improve productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance quality in their operations. His deep technical knowledge and practical insights have made him a highly respected voice in the industry. As part of Formtek’s commitment to advancing roll forming innovation, Paul’s presentation will provide attendees with actionable takeaways, real-world examples, and strategies to address common challenges in roll forming processes.
Paul Williams will be delivering two insightful technical presentations during the 2025 World-Class Roll Forming Workshop, sharing his expertise on in-line punching and cutoff technologies.
Session 1: In-Line Punching Technology
April 29, 2025 | 11:35 AM – 12:35 PM
In his first session, Paul will take a deep dive into in-line punching technology, covering common punching operations such as stationary flying pre-notch dies, rotary punching machines, and flying post-punching dies. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how these systems operate and how to troubleshoot and optimize them. Paul will also discuss how to address challenges related to line upgrades and existing in-line punching issues, offering valuable strategies to enhance production efficiency.
Session 2: Cutoff Technology
April 30, 2025 | 3:05 PM – 4:05 PM
Paul’s second presentation will focus on cutoff technology — a critical component in roll forming operations. This session will explore various methods of cutting sheet metal at specific points along a roll forming line, emphasizing how the choice of method depends on the application and line location. Attendees will learn about different cutoff techniques, including slug-type dies, slugless crop dies, and combination cutoff dies, and selecting the most suitable option based on the cross-section. Paul will also review press types — including air, mechanical, and hydraulic presses — and their best-use scenarios.
These sessions are a must-attend for roll forming professionals looking to deepen their technical knowledge and apply practical solutions to real-world manufacturing challenges.
Roll Forming Jeopardy: Put Your Knowledge to the Test!
Don’t miss the always-popular Roll Forming Jeopardy at the World-Class Roll Forming Workshop! Hosted and developed by Paul Williams, this interactive game is your chance to showcase your roll forming expertise in a fun and competitive setting. Join us during the reception on Wednesday from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, where attendees will compete in a full round of Jeopardy with workshop speakers acting as judges to verify answers. The audience can even get in on the action by offering helpful hints to players. With bragging rights up for grabs, this exciting event has become a workshop favorite — be sure to join in on the fun! 
Join Us at the World-Class Roll Forming Workshop
Whether you’re new to roll forming or a seasoned veteran looking to sharpen your skills, the World-Class Roll Forming Workshop 2025 is an invaluable opportunity to learn from industry leaders, network with peers, and stay current with evolving technologies.
Excited about Paul’s participation in this premier event? Secure your spot today by registering now! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry professionals, gain insights from top experts, and stay ahead of the latest roll forming innovations. For more details and to register, visit FMA’s official event page.
About FMA
The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) is a professional organization with more than 2,500 individual and company members working together to improve the metal processing, forming, and fabricating industry. Membership spans the United States, Canada and Mexico, and reaches into more than 30 other countries.
About Formtek
Formtek is a group of long-established metal forming equipment manufacturing companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative and reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. Dedicated to the highest industry standards and technical accountability to their domestic and international customers, Formtek specialists comprise a well-built team of management, sales engineers, and support staff who pride themselves on being true experts with an in-depth knowledge of all our brands of equipment. With several brands spread across many facilities spanning three continents, as well as a network of dealers covering six continents, Formtek’s expansive network is here to support your metal forming and fabricating equipment needs. The Formtek family of brands includes B&K, Dahlstrom, Hill Engineering, Lockformer Custom Machinery, Tishken, Winpro, and Yoder. For more information, visit our brands page.