Rives Manufacturing Inc

Cold Heading

Cold heading, or cold headed parts, is similar to hot upsetting, except heat is not applied to the process. Instead, it utilizes pure force to shape the material. It is commonly used as a more cost-effective process than traditional metalworking.

Applications

Cold heading is most commonly used to manufacture bolts, screws, muffler hangers or other exhaust hangers, strikers, ISO fix wires, rivets and other types of specialty fasteners. However, advancements in computer software constantly make new applications possible.