English wheel, 43" throat depth - Woodward Fab

The Woodward Fab WFEW-45T English Wheel is a professional-grade tool engineered for precision metal shaping in automotive and industrial fabrication. Featuring a substantial 43-inch throat depth, this machine provides ample capacity for forming large panels and complex curves with accuracy and efficiency. Its robust construction and ergonomic design make it an essential asset for experienced technicians and metalworkers.

Key Features

• Generous 43" Throat Depth: Offers extensive reach for shaping larger workpieces and panels, enhancing versatility for various projects.
• Comprehensive Wheel Set: Includes four top wheels (one 6" x 3" main wheel) and ten lower anvils, providing a wide range of profiles for diverse shaping requirements.
• Precision Rolling Components: Equipped with hardened and polished wheels that feature smooth ball bearings for consistent, non-marking material flow.
• Adjustable Wheel Orientation: Top wheels can be rotated 90 degrees to accommodate different workpiece orientations and shaping techniques.
• Foot-Operated Tension Adjustment: Allows for hands-free pressure control, enabling precise and nuanced forming while maintaining full control over the workpiece.
• Cam-Operated Quick Anvil Release: Facilitates rapid and easy changing of lower anvils, optimizing workflow and reducing setup time.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built from robust 5-inch box tubing, ensuring exceptional stability, rigidity, and long-term durability in demanding workshop environments.

Applications

This professional English wheel is designed for critical metal shaping tasks in custom automotive fabrication, restoration, motorcycle building, and industrial sheet metal work. It is ideally suited for creating smooth, compound curves without stretching or thinning the material, perfect for forming fenders, fuel tanks, fairings, aircraft parts, and other panel work requiring a high degree of craftsmanship and surface finish. Its precise control allows technicians to achieve seamless shapes and contours on aluminum, steel, and other sheet metals.