Cold heading
Fastener cold heading production is a manufacturing process used to create fasteners, such as screws, bolts, and rivets, by deforming metal at room temperature.
Cold heading production also known as cold forming or cold forging, is a manufacturing process used to produce metal components, such as screws, bolts, nuts, and various fasteners. In cold heading, the metal material is shaped and formed at room temperature (cold) without the need for high-temperature heating. This process involves the use of high-pressure dies and punches to shape metal wire or rod into the desired fastener shape without cutting or removing material. Cold heading production is highly efficient and cost-effective for mass-producing small to medium-sized metal parts with consistent dimensions and properties.
Cold heading offers several advantages:
- Material Saving: Compared with traditional machining methods, cold heading process can effectively utilize materials and minimize the waste.
- Strength and Durability: The process hardens the metal, increasing the strength and fatigue resistance of the fasteners.
- Precision and Consistency: The process produces fasteners with precise dimensions and consistent quality, suitable for high-volume production.
- Cost-Effectiveness: High production rates and minimal material waste lead to lower production costs.
- Versatility: Cold heading can create complex shapes and is adaptable to various types of metals, including steel, aluminum, and brass.
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