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How Is Metal Deck Made?

June 11, 2021

At CSM, we’ve been supplying metal deck for over 50 years. One question that we are frequently asked is: how is metal deck made? In this article, we will take you through our metal deck manufacturing process step by step, from the initial order to shipment and delivery.

What Is Metal Deck?

Metal deck is an important element of construction projects. There are different types of metal decking that can be used for flooring, roofing systems, or siding.

At CSM, we manufacture metal roof deck, form deck, and composite deck.

Metal roof deck is widely used in commercial and industrial construction projects and provides a foundation for roofing systems to be built upon. It works for most types of structures, including pitched, flat and arched roofs.

Metal composite deck and form deck are both used for flooring. Composite deck has embossments designed to interlock with concrete slabs, which serves the dual purpose of permanent form and positive reinforcement. Form deck serves as a permanent steel base for poured, reinforced concrete floor slabs. 

How Is Metal Deck Made at CSM?

Each type of metal deck can be created in a variety of depths, widths, and gauges depending upon the needs of the construction project. At CSM, we stock metal deck, but we also manufacture deck on demand. Once we receive an order, we can begin manufacturing the metal deck to fit the needs of our customers.

Our Manufcaturing Process

The first step in our manufacturing process is to set our form roll machine for the correct deck profile and gauge. The gauge is set by adjusting the gap between rollers using a Micrometer.

man setting roll form machine gauge with micrometer

We utilize equipment with rafted technology, which allows different metal deck profiles to be swapped out quickly and easily.

After the metal deck gauge and profile have been set, we load steel coils onto the Uncoiler, which unwinds the coil into a flat sheet for the next machine.

csm uncoiler machine

Once the steel coil has gone through the Uncoiler, it is fed through the roll forming machine, so that it can formed into the appropriate type of metal decking.

csm roll forming machine rolling out metal deck sheets

Once the metal deck has been formed according to the order specifications, the order is entered in the Control Panel.

person entering order on machine control panel

The metal deck is then run on to the drop stacker.

CSM drop stacker machine

Lastly, the metal deck is bundled and placed on the delivery truck for shipment.

We ship metal deck nationwide from our facility in Houston, Texas. Once we receive your initial order request, our estimators will submit a quote. They will then choose between stock and production to give you the best price within your deadline. Contact us today to start your order of metal deck.

 

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About CSM Metal Deck

At CSM we know metal deck. We have been supplying metal deck throughout the country for over 50 years. Choose from metal roof deck, composite deck and form deck, in a variety of depths, widths and gauges.

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