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English Wheel Forming Course: Step by Step

Online 300-hour course in English Wheel forming, step by step. 6 modules covering EN 10130 (cold-rolled flat low-carbon steel products for forming), EN 485-2 (aluminium, sheet: mechanical properties) and Rhinoceros 3D. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the operation and setup of the English Wheel.

02

Select steel and aluminium sheet according to its formability.

03

Apply the basic rolling technique to achieve controlled curvatures.

04

Form double-curvature surfaces and complex shapes.

05

Control shape using templates, profiles and measurement.

06

Finish panels with planishing and touch-up techniques.

07

Execute a complete panel applying safe working conditions.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Artisan panel beater wishing to specialise in English Wheel forming step by step.
  • Classic vehicle bodybuilder wishing to specialise in English Wheel forming step by step.
  • Aluminium bodywork restorer wishing to specialise in English Wheel forming step by step.
  • Reproduction panel manufacturer wishing to specialise in English Wheel forming step by step.
  • Sheet metal forming technician wishing to specialise in English Wheel forming step by step.
  • Body shop workshop manager wishing to specialise in English Wheel forming step by step.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter artisan bodywork.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 10130 (cold-rolled flat low-carbon steel products for forming)
  • EN 485-2 (aluminium, sheet: mechanical properties)
  • EN 573-3 (aluminium: chemical composition)
  • ISO 20482 (Erichsen cupping test)
  • ISO 12004-2 (forming limit curves)
  • EN ISO 12100 (safety of machinery)
  • RD 1215/1997 (safety in work equipment)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Origin and use in artisan bodywork
  2. 1.2Parts: frame, upper wheel and anvils
  3. 1.3Anvil profiles and radii
  4. 1.4Pressure adjustment and alignment
  5. 1.5Rigid versus lightweight frames
  6. 1.6Safety when using the machine
  7. 1.7Maintenance and wheel dressing
  8. 1.8Complementary tools
  9. 1.9Workstation organisation
  10. 1.10Practice: machine and anvil setup
  1. 2.1Low-carbon steel for bodywork
  2. 2.2Aluminium alloys 3003 and 5052
  3. 2.3Typical thicknesses in classic bodywork
  4. 2.4Work hardening
  5. 2.5Annealing aluminium with a torch
  6. 2.6Anisotropy and rolling direction
  7. 2.7Stretching versus shrinking
  8. 2.8Forming limits
  9. 2.9Sheet preparation and cutting
  10. 2.10Laboratory: annealing and sample comparison
  1. 3.1Grid pass patterns
  2. 3.2Pass overlap
  3. 3.3Generating a simple crown
  4. 3.4Controlling panel tension
  5. 3.5Rolling low and high crowns
  6. 3.6Smooth transitions
  7. 3.7Removing anvil marks
  8. 3.8Reading the panel by hand and by eye
  9. 3.9Common beginner errors
  10. 3.10Practice: simple crown panel
  1. 4.1Double-curvature panels
  2. 4.2Combining with shrinker and stretcher
  3. 4.3Cold shrinking with tucking
  4. 4.4Rolling edges and arrises
  5. 4.5Character lines with narrow anvil
  6. 4.6Large panels in several pieces
  7. 4.7Welded joints and subsequent rolling
  8. 4.8Checking with section templates
  9. 4.9Fitting over a buck
  10. 4.10Workshop: double-curvature quarter panel
  1. 5.1Final planishing of marks
  2. 5.2Flatness check with straightedge and light
  3. 5.3Thickness control after rolling
  4. 5.4Trimming and hemming
  5. 5.5Preparation for welding
  6. 5.6Pre-paint finishing
  7. 5.7Detecting over-stretched areas
  8. 5.8Panel correction with oil
  9. 5.9Recording times and technique
  10. 5.10Case study: reproduction of an aluminium bonnet
  1. 6.1Panel selection
  2. 6.2Templates and pattern
  3. 6.3Cutting the sheet
  4. 6.4Initial rolling
  5. 6.5Complex forming
  6. 6.6Fitting over a buck or vehicle
  7. 6.7Finishing and shape control
  8. 6.8Process documentation
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows them to combine it with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Rhinoceros 3D, AutoForm, Fusion 360, Advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real English Wheel panel rolling procedures, template and control profile preparation, and sheet formability tests. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with careers in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Panel selection

Describe the operation and setup of the English Wheel.

Templates and pattern

Select steel and aluminium sheet according to its formability.

Cutting the sheet

Apply the basic rolling technique to achieve controlled curvatures.

Initial rolling

Form double-curvature surfaces and complex shapes.

Complex forming

Control shape using templates, profiles and measurement.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Artisan panel beaterClassic vehicle bodybuilderAluminium bodywork restorerReproduction panel manufacturerSheet metal forming technicianBody shop workshop manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

Work is carried out with Rhinoceros 3D, AutoForm, Fusion 360 and Advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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