Cold Forming

Cold forming, also known as cold heading, is a manufacturing process used in the fastener industry to shape metal into various fasteners such as screws, bolts, and rivets. This process involves deforming metal at room temperature using high-pressure machinery. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Process: Cold forming typically starts with a wire or rod of metal, which is cut to a specific length. The metal is then inserted into a series of dies and struck by hammers or punches to shape it into the desired form. This can include forming the head, threading, and other features of the fastener.
2. Advantages:
   • Strength: The cold forming process increases the metal’s strength and hardness due to work hardening.
   • Efficiency: It allows for high-speed production with minimal material waste.
   • Precision: The process ensures consistent dimensions and high-quality surface finishes.
3. Materials: Various metals can be cold formed, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and copper.
4. Applications: Cold-formed fasteners are widely used in automotive, aerospace, construction, and electronics industries due to their enhanced mechanical properties and reliability.

Overall, cold forming is a cost-effective and efficient method for producing high-strength, precision fasteners in large quantities.