Cold Headings

This process uses only cold workable metals, typically in wire form that is drawn through a mandrel to size and straightened. It is then formed in a series of progressive dies upsetting features on the end portions of the blank. It is then cut off and often threaded in the same operation. This process typically produces a near net shape workpiece, which means the final product is complete. Sometimes requiring additional plating, heat treating, or machining.

• Close tolerances (+/-.002), net shape, minimal scrap
• Excellent surface finish
• Low cost
• Rapid production rate
• Continuous grain flow
• High strength
• Reduced secondaries
• Thread rolling, knurling, and roll forming
• Heat treating, plating, assembly
• Ductile and crack resistant