Metal & Steel Edging Process & Capabilities
A high-quality “edge-ucation” from Tool King
Tool King is especially unique as we are home to a team of experts and high-level machinery that work together to produce the highest quality edging. We offer a wide variety of coil edge shapes, especially across such a broad range of a gauge range so that your processed metals are smooth and ready for a wide-range of applications, allowing the team at Tool King to respond to a wide-range of clients and their needs.
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Metals
We pride ourselves on offering a wide-range of metals, and our experts are used to working with them.
Edging services use a variety of metals including:
- Cold Rolled
- Low carbon
- High carbon
- Annealed
- Pre-tempered spring steels
- Coated
- Stainless
- Brass
- Copper
- Bronze
- Phosphor Bronze
- Hastelloy
- Inconel
- Nickel
- Monel
- Titanium
Edging Capacities
At Tool King, we are proud to accommodate diverse industries with our edged materials. Please read on for more information about the specifications that we offer, and to find out how these might work for you.
Edging Capacities available:
| Line/Capacity | 4″ | 3.5″ | 2.5″ |
| Width max. | 4.00″ | 3.50″ | 2.50″ |
| Width min. | 0.150″ (ribbon) 0.188″ (oscillate) | 0.150″ (ribbon) 0.188″ (oscillate) | 0.150″ (ribbon) 0.188″ (oscillate) |
| Thickness | .008″ – .104″ | .008″ – .104″ | .008″ – .104″ |
| Width Tol. +/- | .003″ | .003″ | .003″ |
| Special Features | Laser width micrometer | Laser width micrometer | Laser width micrometer |
| Metals | Cold Rolled, Coated, Stainless, Brass, Copper, Bronze, Phosphor Bronze, Hastelloy, Inconel, Nickel, Monel, Titanium | ||
Special Edging Features
At Tool King, we offer special edging features that include laser width monitoring, which allows us to maintain precise tolerances based on your specified requirements.
Special edging features offered by Tool King include laser monitored width control for edging. Tool King can produce the coil edge profiles shown below:
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#1 Round Edge * | Full round, R = ½ t, this type of edge enhances weld ability for production of tubing and bi-metal products |
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#1 Square Edge * | Square edge, very accurate width, all slitter break removed |
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#2 Mill Edge * | Edge (unprocessed) as normal mill-rolled, some burr |
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#3 Slit Edge * | Standard slit edge - minimal burr |
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#4 Rounded Edge * | a.k.a. Safety edge, semi-round corners less radius than #1 Round |
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#5 Deburred Edge * | a.k.a. "Skived" - all burr removed; almost-square profile |
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#6 Edge * | Semi-square (more radius than #1 Square) |
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#7 Round/Square Edge ** | one side #1 Round; one side #1 Square (Tool King custom) |
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#8 Bevel Edge ** | tapered both sides (Tool King custom) |
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#9 Custom *** | your custom-engineered/proprietary profiles |
| * consistent with ASTM A505-00 (2005) ** per Tool King existing profiles *** per consultation with and approval of Tool King | ||
Why Use Tool King for Steel Edging?
Partnering with Tool King means working with a precision-driven team backed by nearly 50 years of toll processing expertise. Our edging and skiving services provide more than just clean lines—they deliver measurable results for your operation:
- Faster, Easier Die Feed-Through: Smooth, uniform edges reduce hang-ups and tool wear, keeping production lines running efficiently.
- Enhanced Productivity & Formability: Especially for harder steels, our precise edging increases flexibility and reduces cracking during forming.
- Tight Tolerances: With width tolerances as close as ±0.001″, you get exact results ideal for stamping, coiling, or roll-forming applications.
- Improved Safety & Liability Protection: Deburred edges safeguard workers and end users—minimizing injury risk and reducing potential claims.
- Longer Equipment Life: Cleaner edges extend die and tool life, decreasing downtime and replacement costs.
As part of our toll processing services, Tool King can slit, edge, and oscillate wind your material to spec, delivering consistent quality, fast turnaround, and ISO 9001:2015-certified results every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What benefits does edging provide compared to simple slitting?
Edging goes beyond basic slitting by removing burrs and imperfections left along the edges of slit coils. This results in smoother, safer material that feeds more cleanly through dies, improves formability, and extends tool life. It also reduces the risk of edge cracking and enhances both operator and end-user safety.
Are there limitations on hardness or temper for metals you can edge?
Tool King’s precision equipment and experienced operators can handle a wide range of carbon and alloy steel grades, from soft annealed to high-temper materials. While extremely hard tempers may require adjusted speeds or multiple passes, we routinely edge spring-temper and high-carbon steels with excellent results.
What is the lead time or typical turnaround for edging jobs?
Lead times vary depending on coil size, material type, and processing requirements, but most edging jobs are completed within a few business days. For customers using our toll processing services, we coordinate edging, slitting, and packaging to streamline production and minimize downtime.
Can you edge material that is already coated, like galvanized or plated?
Yes. Tool King can edge pre-coated materials such as galvanized, plated, or pre-painted steel. Our processes are designed to protect the coating and maintain edge integrity, ensuring the finished material meets your appearance and performance requirements.
What Is Steel Edging?
Steel edging is a finishing process that smooths and shapes the sides of steel coils or strips after slitting. This removes burrs, sharp edges, and imperfections, creating safer, more uniform material for downstream manufacturing. Edged steel improves formability, extends die life, and enhances safety in handling. Whether rounded, square, or custom-profiled, properly edged steel ensures a consistent fit and reliable performance across applications like springs, tools, and precision components.