What is Cold Heading Process?
Cold heading is an efficient and energy-saving metal forming process mainly used for manufacturing various fasteners such as bolts, nuts, rivets, etc. This process shapes the metal into the desired form by plastic deformation in a die under pressure at room temperature. Since the metal is not heated during the process, it utilizes the material's ductility for processing, which not only saves energy but also improves the material utilization rate.
Advantages of Cold Heading Process
1. High Production Efficiency
Cold heading is an ideal process for mass production of fasteners, capable of manufacturing a large number of products in a short time with high consistency and precision for each piece.
2. High Material Utilization Rate
The cold heading process generates almost no waste during the forming process, with a material utilization rate of over 95%, significantly reducing production costs.
3. Enhanced Product Strength
During the cold heading process, the metal's grain structure is compacted, significantly improving the material's mechanical properties, especially tensile strength and toughness. This makes cold-headed parts particularly suitable for applications requiring high strength.
4. High Precision and Stable Quality
Products manufactured through the cold heading process have extremely high dimensional accuracy and consistency, reducing the need for subsequent processing and correction. Additionally, as the process is carried out at room temperature, the surface quality of the products is also ensured.
Applications of Cold Heading Process
The cold heading process is widely used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, machinery manufacturing, and electronic equipment. Common products include various bolts, nuts, pins, rivets, shaft parts, etc. Especially when there is a need for mass production of standard or custom parts, the cold heading process becomes the preferred choice for many enterprises due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Our Cold Heading Products
As a company specializing in fastener manufacturing, we possess advanced cold heading equipment and technology, capable of producing a variety of high-strength, high-precision cold-headed fasteners. Whether it's standard products or custom parts tailored to customer requirements, we can provide stable and reliable solutions to meet the needs of different industries.
