Tungsten Carbide Cold Heading Dies

Carbide Dies & Tooling

Tungsten Carbide Cold Heading Dies

Wear-resistant tungsten carbide cold heading dies for high-volume fastener and precision cold forming applications.

Wear-resistant tungsten carbide cold heading dies for high-volume fastener and precision cold forming applications.

Product Overview

Tungsten Carbide Cold Heading Dies are precision tooling components designed for the high-volume production of bolts, screws, rivets, pins, nuts, and other cold-formed metal parts. Manufactured from cemented tungsten carbide, these dies provide excellent wear resistance, high compressive strength, and stable working dimensions under repeated forming loads.

Compared with conventional tool steel dies, carbide cold heading dies can offer longer service life and better dimensional consistency in demanding fastener manufacturing processes. They are particularly suitable for applications involving high production volumes, abrasive wire materials, repeated forming cycles, and strict dimensional requirements.

KENIN Carbide manufactures custom tungsten carbide cold heading die inserts, heading dies, forming dies, and related carbide tooling components according to customer drawings, samples, production conditions, and assembly requirements.

Applications

Tungsten carbide cold heading dies are widely used in fastener manufacturing and precision cold forming operations where long service life and dimensional stability are required.

Typical applications include:

Bolt and screw manufacturing
Rivet and pin production
Nut and threaded fastener forming
Automotive fasteners and components
Electrical and electronic hardware
Precision metal parts
Cold-formed shafts and special-shaped components
High-volume fastener production lines
Multi-station cold heading machines

Custom Manufacturing

KENIN Carbide manufactures custom tungsten carbide cold heading dies according to drawings, samples, and forming requirements. We can supply carbide die inserts, heading dies, extrusion dies, forming dies, and other non-standard carbide tooling components for cold heading machines.

Custom options include carbide grade selection, die bore design, cavity geometry, outer diameter, working length, tolerance, surface finish, edge condition, steel case dimensions, and assembly requirements.

For an accurate quotation, please provide the part drawing, wire material and diameter, required quantity, production volume, cold heading stage, die holder dimensions, tolerance requirements, and any known operating conditions.

Technical Specifications

The following technical specifications provide a carbide grade reference for this tungsten carbide product, including industry application, approximate ISO group, KENIN grade, binder content, grain size, density, hardness, transverse rupture strength, and typical applications. Final specifications can be customized according to drawings, working conditions, tolerance requirements, wear resistance, impact load, and service environment.

Product Tungsten Carbide Cold Heading Dies
Material Cemented tungsten carbide
Carbide Grade YG20C, YG25C, or a customized carbide grade selected according to forming load, wire material, and die geometry
Hardness Typically HRA 82–87.5, depending on selected grade
Density Typically 13.2–14.5 g/cm³, depending on selected grade
Transverse Rupture Strength Selected according to carbide grade, forming load, and impact requirements
Die Structure Solid carbide die, carbide die insert, or assembled carbide tooling component
Die Bore Straight bore, tapered bore, stepped bore, shaped cavity, extrusion cavity, or customized profile
Surface Finish Precision ground, polished, lapped, or customized according to drawing
Tolerance According to drawing and critical functional requirements
Dimensions Custom outer diameter, inner bore, length, working depth, cavity geometry, and steel case dimensions
Application Cold heading, cold forming, fastener manufacturing, extrusion, and precision metal forming
Customization Available according to drawings, samples, production requirements, and assembly conditions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can tungsten carbide cold heading dies be manufactured according to drawings?
Yes. KENIN Carbide can manufacture tungsten carbide cold heading dies, carbide die inserts, and custom cold forming tooling components according to customer drawings, samples, 3D files, or detailed technical requirements. Die bore, cavity geometry, dimensions, carbide grade, tolerance, surface finish, and assembly requirements can all be customized.
Can the carbide grade and surface finish be customized?
Yes. Carbide grades can be selected according to forming load, wire material, impact conditions, production volume, wear resistance requirements, and die geometry. Surface finishes such as precision grinding, polishing, lapping, and customized finishing are available according to drawing requirements.
What information is required for a quotation?
Please provide the product drawing or sample, wire material and diameter, required quantity, production volume, tolerance requirements, cold heading stage, die holder dimensions, and any known operating conditions. Information about steel cases, mating punches, and assembly conditions is also helpful for technical review.
Why use tungsten carbide cold heading dies instead of tool steel dies?
Tungsten carbide cold heading dies provide higher wear resistance, improved dimensional stability, and longer service life in high-volume fastener and cold forming production. They are especially suitable for repeated forming operations involving abrasive materials, high production loads, and strict dimensional requirements.

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