Cold Formed Steel
Cold formed steel refers to any steel parts or components that have been formed by the cold forming process. Unlike traditional metal working processes, cold forming does not use heat to shape and form metal. Cold heading as a process offers many advantages, as it results in virtually no waste product and it has a fast production rate.
Cold formed steel is made into parts using the tool and die process. During this process, a gripping die holds the unformed steel while an indented punch is used to form the metal into the desired shape. The cold forming process is used to make the heads on cylindrical parts, like screws and bolts. These parts are called fasteners because they secure two components together.
Steel is the most common material used for the fabrication of headed fasteners because it is strong and economical. Steel fasteners are used in almost every industry, including construction, hardware, agriculture, furniture, and manufacturing.