have you had a look at the tools roofing guys use to flange long run roof sheets?
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Beading and flanging machines
this would be an expensive thing to buy but I am sure that it would be simple enough to build...without the computer controlled part. at 27 feet in length I would imagine a power feed will be necessary also.