Cold heading is a metal forming process that involves shaping metal at or near room temperature to create various components, such as fasteners, screws, and bolts, primarily from wire or rod stock. The &#;cold&#; in cold heading indicates that the process doesn&#;t require the metal to be heated to high temperatures, in contrast to hot forming methods. Cold heading is widely used in the manufacturing industry to produce a wide range of components and fasteners with precision and efficiency.

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The cold heading process typically begins with a coil of metal wire or a straight rod serving as the feedstock. The material used is often steel, aluminum, brass, or other metals suitable for cold forming. The feedstock is cut into individual lengths, each of which will become a single formed part. These lengths are then sent through a cold heading machine, where they undergo the shaping process.

In the cold heading machine, the metal piece is clamped between a die and a punch. The punch exerts force on the end of the metal, causing it to flow plastically and take the shape of the die cavity. This process can encompass creating various features, including heads, threads, or intricate shapes, making it versatile for a wide range of components. After cold heading, excess metal, known as &#;flash,&#; may be produced, which is subsequently removed during a trimming step to leave the formed part with the desired shape and dimensions.

For certain fasteners like bolts and screws, thread rolling may be performed after the cold heading process to create threads on the part. Quality control measures are commonly applied to ensure that the formed parts meet the required specifications, including dimensions, tolerances, and overall quality.

Cold heading is favored in industries where high production rates, minimal material waste, precision, and enhanced mechanical properties are essential. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of fasteners, such as screws, bolts, and rivets, and finds applications in various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and consumer goods manufacturing. The process&#;s efficiency and ability to produce high-quality metal components make it a valuable method in the manufacturing world.

Applications/Uses:

• Complex formed parts

• Fasteners
• Screws
• Bolts
• Nuts
• Rivets
• Nails

Cold Heading Quality Wire

Cold heading quality wire involves a particular raw material chemistry to withstand swedging, heading and forming with great quality.  It is suitable for fastener and cold heading applications such as bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, nails, etc. Taubensee&#;s CHQ wire is manufactured by choosing particular quality raw material and drawing it to size using Taubensee&#;s meticulous drawing process.  Following these standards allows us to keep strict control of the desired surface and chemical composition of the wire necessary for superior products in spite of demanding manufacturing processes.

The Taubensee Team is always available to discuss your steel wire specifications and needs to help you choose a type of wire best suited for your application to give you the highest performance, reliability and long life in your product.

Capabilites and Available Grades

Coil Rounds: (dia)

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.091" through .750"

Coil Weights:

Up to 4,500#

Straight Rounds: (dia)

.250" through 1.250"

Bundle Weights:

Up to 10,000#

COLD HEADING QUALITY WIRE

• Grades through
  Direct Drawn, Annealed Finished Size

Available Delivery, Services, and Packaging Information

Taubensee Steel and Wire Company is committed to be your single solutions provider.  We have an array of available processing services and can accomodate important packaging and delivery needs.  We are able to use our extensive network of logistics providers to deliver throughout the continental United States as well as Canada, Mexico, and other international destinations.  Please inquire about your specific domestic or international delivery needs at +1 800 459-.

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Value Added Services Available Upon Request

• Special Diameter & Length Tolerances
• Special Cast & Helix Tolerances
• Special Coil Weights
• Muli-level Product Oil / Inhibitor Coating Available
• Mechanical Testing / Requested Quality Assurance Testing

Packaging Available Upon Request

• Small Wire Carriers Under 4,000# Capacity; Standard 4,000# Capacity; Large Over 4,000# Capacity
• Continuous Coils on Carriers Under 1,500#
• Coil Banded to Carrier (Over 1,000#)
• Carrier Banded to Skid
• Wooden Skids for Easier Material Handling
• Plastic Shrouds, Plastic Bagging for Environment Protection of Product
• Paper "O" Rings for Carriers to Protect Material for Stacking or Material Handling