Cold Forging Parts

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
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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