Understanding Cold Heading: Processes, Types, and Principles 1. Processes of Cold Heading Cold heading is a cold forming process that shapes raw metal into cold headed parts like fasteners, screws, bolts, and pins. It ensures precision, efficiency, and minimal material waste. The cold heading process begins with selecting a suitable metal material, typically steel, aluminum, […]
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Understanding the Basics of Cold Forming Cold forming, also known as cold heading, is a highly efficient, high-speed manufacturing process used to shape metal at room temperature. By applying compressive force through dies and punches, manufacturers can create intricate components—often without removing any material—resulting in superior strength, dimensional accuracy, and minimal waste. What is Cold […]