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Cold Heading
cold heading process is a kind of plastic deformation of metal under the action of external force, and with the help of mold to redistribute and transfer the volume of metal, so as to form the required parts or blank processing method . The cold heading process is most suitable for the production of bolts, screws, nuts, rivets and other standard fasteners.
The cold heading process is carried out under normal temperature conditions by applying an external force to the metal to form it in a predetermined die. This method uses the plastic deformation characteristics of the metal to control the flow and volume transfer of the metal through the mold, and finally forms the desired part or blank.
The common equipment used in cold heading process is the special cold heading machine. If the production volume is not large, it can also be replaced by a crank press or friction press. The application of multi-station cold heading machine makes each process can be carried out simultaneously on one machine tool, which improves the production efficiency and material utilization rate.
Long-term corrosion protection coating: zinc barrel plating process provides a uniform dense protective layer, salt spray resistance, moisture resistance, suitable for outdoor and industrial harsh environments.
High load and fatigue resistance: optimally designed to support dynamic loads and extend the service life of equipment in high-vibration scenarios such as automotive chassis and construction machinery.
Compliance Assurance: meet ASTM/ISO standards and meet the stringent safety and traceability requirements of global supply chains.
Improve material utilization: cold heading can be carried out under normal temperature conditions, without the need to heat the metal material. This process can reduce or replace cutting machining, significantly improving material utilization. For example, the material utilization rate of cold heading bolts can reach more than 99%, while the material utilization rate of cutting machining is only about 40%.
Enhance mechanical properties: the metal fiber of cold heading processing products will not be cut off, the internal structure of the metal is compacted, and accompanied by the existence of work hardening phenomenon, which makes the mechanical properties of the metal have been significantly improved. The tensile strength after cold heading is about 10% to 20% higher than that after cutting.
Increase production efficiency: the cold heading process can greatly improve productivity. For example, the productivity of cold heading nuts can be increased by 25 to 30 times compared to the original cutting process. In addition, the application of multi-station cold header further reduces the equipment investment and production site occupation, reduces the labor intensity of workers, and improves the working conditions.
Ensure product precision and quality: cold heading process can improve the surface finish of the product and ensure product accuracy. General finish up to V5, special requirements up to V6, which for the mass production of bolts, nuts and other fasteners, can fully guarantee its accuracy.
Automotive Suspension Systems:critical for high-stress, high-vibration load-bearing joints in chassis and suspension assemblies.
Construction Frameworks: secures structural steel connections in bridges, trusses, and prefab buildings exposed to weather and dynamic loads.
Heavy Machinery: reinforces pivot points and linkages in agricultural, mining, or industrial equipment requiring fatigue resistance.
Aerospace Components: used in non-critical but precision-demanding aircraft or satellite brackets with strict weight-to-strength ratios.
Marine Hardware: resists saltwater corrosion in shipbuilding, offshore platforms, or coastal infrastructure fasteners.
Renewable Energy Systems: ensures durability in wind turbine assemblies or solar mounting structures under harsh environmental stress.
1Q: How does 12L14 steel compare to stainless steel for load-bearing applications?
1A: 12L14 steel provides superior machinability and cost efficiency while maintaining high tensile strength. For extreme corrosion resistance, stainless steel may be recommended, but this pin balances performance and affordability.
2Q: Are small-batch custom orders feasible for niche projects?
2A: Yes! We support low MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) for custom lengths, head styles, or thread patterns, with rapid prototyping and ISO-certified quality control.
3Q: What is the leadtime of a cold heading product with additional machining and surface treatment?
3A: Generally it will need 45days since it needs to make a die firstly.
4Q: Does the cold heading process has a better mechanical properties than die casting process?
4A: Yes, it does. The microstructure of forging parts is tight and strong.
5Q: Can customer add logo to the cold heading products?
5A: Yes, all of our products are made according to customer's requirements, they are all unique on the market.
Cold Heading
cold heading process is a kind of plastic deformation of metal under the action of external force, and with the help of mold to redistribute and transfer the volume of metal, so as to form the required parts or blank processing method . The cold heading process is most suitable for the production of bolts, screws, nuts, rivets and other standard fasteners.
The cold heading process is carried out under normal temperature conditions by applying an external force to the metal to form it in a predetermined die. This method uses the plastic deformation characteristics of the metal to control the flow and volume transfer of the metal through the mold, and finally forms the desired part or blank.
The common equipment used in cold heading process is the special cold heading machine. If the production volume is not large, it can also be replaced by a crank press or friction press. The application of multi-station cold heading machine makes each process can be carried out simultaneously on one machine tool, which improves the production efficiency and material utilization rate.
Long-term corrosion protection coating: zinc barrel plating process provides a uniform dense protective layer, salt spray resistance, moisture resistance, suitable for outdoor and industrial harsh environments.
High load and fatigue resistance: optimally designed to support dynamic loads and extend the service life of equipment in high-vibration scenarios such as automotive chassis and construction machinery.
Compliance Assurance: meet ASTM/ISO standards and meet the stringent safety and traceability requirements of global supply chains.
Improve material utilization: cold heading can be carried out under normal temperature conditions, without the need to heat the metal material. This process can reduce or replace cutting machining, significantly improving material utilization. For example, the material utilization rate of cold heading bolts can reach more than 99%, while the material utilization rate of cutting machining is only about 40%.
Enhance mechanical properties: the metal fiber of cold heading processing products will not be cut off, the internal structure of the metal is compacted, and accompanied by the existence of work hardening phenomenon, which makes the mechanical properties of the metal have been significantly improved. The tensile strength after cold heading is about 10% to 20% higher than that after cutting.
Increase production efficiency: the cold heading process can greatly improve productivity. For example, the productivity of cold heading nuts can be increased by 25 to 30 times compared to the original cutting process. In addition, the application of multi-station cold header further reduces the equipment investment and production site occupation, reduces the labor intensity of workers, and improves the working conditions.
Ensure product precision and quality: cold heading process can improve the surface finish of the product and ensure product accuracy. General finish up to V5, special requirements up to V6, which for the mass production of bolts, nuts and other fasteners, can fully guarantee its accuracy.
Automotive Suspension Systems:critical for high-stress, high-vibration load-bearing joints in chassis and suspension assemblies.
Construction Frameworks: secures structural steel connections in bridges, trusses, and prefab buildings exposed to weather and dynamic loads.
Heavy Machinery: reinforces pivot points and linkages in agricultural, mining, or industrial equipment requiring fatigue resistance.
Aerospace Components: used in non-critical but precision-demanding aircraft or satellite brackets with strict weight-to-strength ratios.
Marine Hardware: resists saltwater corrosion in shipbuilding, offshore platforms, or coastal infrastructure fasteners.
Renewable Energy Systems: ensures durability in wind turbine assemblies or solar mounting structures under harsh environmental stress.
1Q: How does 12L14 steel compare to stainless steel for load-bearing applications?
1A: 12L14 steel provides superior machinability and cost efficiency while maintaining high tensile strength. For extreme corrosion resistance, stainless steel may be recommended, but this pin balances performance and affordability.
2Q: Are small-batch custom orders feasible for niche projects?
2A: Yes! We support low MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) for custom lengths, head styles, or thread patterns, with rapid prototyping and ISO-certified quality control.
3Q: What is the leadtime of a cold heading product with additional machining and surface treatment?
3A: Generally it will need 45days since it needs to make a die firstly.
4Q: Does the cold heading process has a better mechanical properties than die casting process?
4A: Yes, it does. The microstructure of forging parts is tight and strong.
5Q: Can customer add logo to the cold heading products?
5A: Yes, all of our products are made according to customer's requirements, they are all unique on the market.