An apparatus and method are disclosed for the automated manufacture of a duct flange profile to make small duct fittings, including a transverse duct flange duct flange profile. The duct flange profile is directed to small part duct fittings with section widths up to about 16 inches in 20 to 26 gauge metal. The apparatus includes a bending head assembly having a drive roller, a pressure roller, an anvil and a bending leaf and a roll form assembly.