Custom Cold Forging Parts from Ming Xiao in China
Ming Xiao Manufacturing is a reliable producer of cold forging parts located in Ningbo, China. They utilize state of the art cold forging techniques to manufacture high precision components out of carbon steels, stainless steels, aluminum and other alloys.
Introduction – What is cold forging?
Cold forging / cold heading is a manufacturing process used to shape metal products without the application of heat. It is typically used to form parts with increased strength or to reduce the overall weight of components. The process is also used to manufacture parts with complex shapes or parts with intricate geometries.
Benefits of Cold Forged Parts:
- Excellent dimensional accuracy and repeatability
- Increased strength due to grain flow lines in the metal
- Lower cost compared to CNC machining from bar stock
- Faster production rates than machining
- Wide range of shapes and geometries possible
Advantages
The main advantages of cold forging are:
1.Strength
Cold forging makes it possible to craft parts with very high strength, since the absence of heat reduces the risk of introducing weaknesses such as porosity to the part.
2.Weight Reduction
Since there is no heat involved, the process makes it possible to reduce the overall weight of the parts being manufactured.
3.Time
The process of cold forging is much faster than other manufacturing processes like machining. This makes it an attractive option when it comes to mass production of parts.
Disadvantages
The main disadvantages of cold forging are:
1.Cost
The tooling and associated setup costs for cold forging are typically higher than other manufacturing processes.
2.Material Limitations
Cold forging is typically limited to materials with low melting points. This limits the material choice when it comes to producing parts.
3.Choice of Design
The design of the part has to be well thought out for cold forging to be successful. Parts with complex shapes are typically not suitable for cold forging.
Cold Forged Blanks for CNC Machining
Cold forging is often used to produce the pre-machined blanks that are used for machining parts. This can help to improve the machining efficiency of the part and reduce the overall costs of the machining process.
The use of pre-machined blanks also ensures that the parts are being made with consistent quality, as the process eliminates inconsistencies that could be caused by variations in the machining process.
The near net shape blanks provide maximum machining efficiency while maintaining extremely tight tolerances. Typical applications include automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial components.
Features Cold Forging
Material Grade | Parts | Tolerance | Surface Treatments | Applications |
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C1018 | Screws, Nuts, Bolts, Washers | ± 0.1mm (for cold forging) | Black Oxide, Anodizing, Plating | Automotive Engine Parts, Industrial Fasteners |
C1022 | Pins, Bushings, Fittings | ± 0.1mm (for cold heading) | Passivation, Electropolishing | Medical Implants, Connectors |
C1045 | Valve Seats, Studs, Shafts | ± 0.1mm (for cold forging) | Zinc Coating, Hot Dip Galvanizing | Examples bearings, pumps, valves |
Ming Xiao has extensive experience cold forging a wide range of carbon steels, stainless steels, aluminum alloys and more. Their knowledgeable engineers will help select the optimum material for each application.
Finishing Capabilities
Secondary finishing operations help prepare cold forged parts for customer applications. Ming Xiao offers grinding, polishing, passivation, heat treating, plating and more. Just ask to learn about their full suite of finishing options.
Reliable Cold Forged Parts from a Trusted Source
Ming Xiao has been providing top quality cold forged components to competitive manufacturers around the world for over 15 years. we focus on midium & small cold forged parts customer service, continuous improvement and advanced technology makes them a premier supplier for all cold forging needs.
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The technics & capabilities for cold forging parts : Including high-precision precision grinder, multi-function cold heading machine, multi-function forming machine, wire drawing machine, automatic thread rolling machine, precision automatic car, drilling machine, tapping machine, polishing machine and a complete set of heat treatment equipment.
The precision telorance can reach to +/- 0.05mm, and the surface roughness can reach N6 standard after milling.
Available Materials for cold forging parts: carbon steel, alloy steel, aluminum alloy, copper alloy, stainless steel etc
Finish treating:heat treating,blackening, electroplating of chrome/zinc/nickel plated,hot-dip galvanizing, dacromet, etc.
Lead time for custom samples of cold forging parts is 30days.
Lead time for mass production:generally a order is 30-60days, if need further machining or quantity is very high,the lead time will longer.
We can provide COC (material certificate), Test Report, ROHS / SGS, plating report or coating reports also available !