A High-Production Cold Heading Machine is an automated forming machine designed to produce fasteners (screws, bolts, rivets) at high volumes by cold-forming wire or rod stock into headed parts without cutting chips.
Typical parts include screws, bolts, rivets, studs and other headed fasteners. With appropriate tooling it can produce a wide variety of head shapes, lengths and cross-sections for multiple industries.
Common materials include low- and medium-carbon steels, stainless steels, brass, copper, and aluminum. Material suitability depends on grade, hardness and part geometry.
Production rates vary by part complexity and material but high-production machines commonly achieve tens to several hundred pieces per minute. Exact throughput is determined during application engineering.
Acceptable diameters depend on the specific model and tooling. Typical ranges for high-production machines are from sub-millimeter to around 10–12 mm; custom machines can accommodate larger sizes.
Yes. These machines are commonly customized with specific die sets, punches, feed systems, and tooling to meet dimensional tolerances, material types and production rates for your part.
Tooling includes header dies, punches, mandrels and feeders. Manufacturers or specialized tooling suppliers provide custom tooling; quick-change tooling options are available to reduce setup time.
Modern machines use PLC or CNC-based controls and can integrate with servo feeders, robotic part handling, conveyors, inspection systems and plant MES for fully automated production lines.
Typical safety features include guarded enclosures, interlocks, emergency stop buttons, safety light curtains, lockout/tagout provisions and safety-rated controls to protect operators.
Requirements depend on the machine size—typically three-phase electrical power (e.g., 220–480 VAC), compressed air for pneumatic systems, and sometimes coolant or lubrication systems. Exact specs provided on quotation.
Regular maintenance includes daily cleaning and lubrication checks, weekly fastener and alignment inspections, and periodic preventive maintenance on bearings, guides and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. A maintenance schedule is provided with the machine.
Yes. Options include in-line vision inspection, dimensional gaging, thread/shape inspection, and scrap rejection systems to ensure part quality and traceability.
Lead time depends on customization level but commonly ranges from 6 to 16 weeks. Delivery includes factory acceptance testing (FAT); onsite installation, commissioning and validation are available as add-ons.
Standard warranties typically cover 12 months for manufacturing defects. Manufacturers offer spare parts supply, technical support, service contracts, and optional extended warranties.
Yes. Machines are supplied with operation manuals, maintenance guides and can include onsite or remote operator and maintenance training to ensure safe, efficient production start-up.
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