Cold heading wire suppliers must accommodate the vast and variable needs of transport, building, chemical, electronics, aerospace and marine industries among others. For each of these applications, material is one of the most important concerns as the initial properties and integrity of the wire will be reflected in its finished performance. A wide range of materials are commonly available including a number of specialized ferrous, nonferrous, exotic, alloyed and precious metals. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Stalcop
Thorntown, IN | 765-436-7926Global manufacturer Stalcop specializes in the manufacturing of cold headed parts. Stalcop can meet your needs with specialty solutions, combining processes with secondary operations such as CNC machining and assembly. With over 100 years combined experience, count Stalcop for quality and lower prices! Stalcop serves its customers by offering products and services that are consistent and timely.

Rives Manufacturing, Inc.
Rives Junction, MI | 517-569-3380Since 1992, Rives Manufacturing has provided exceptional service for hot upset, cold headed parts and CNC wire forms. With over 30 years in employee experience for wire forming and cold headed parts business, our employees are ready to serve you with high-quality products. Contact us for your needs today! “We’re more than just capable, we’re exceptional.”

Pearson Fastener
Rockford, IL | 815-397-4460Pearson Fastener Corporation manufactures custom cold-headed fasteners and parts such as bolts, screws, pins and many other shapes, sizes and styles. We use a precise, cold heading process to increase the strength of your product and the efficiency of our process providing you with the best product at the best price. Expert design and competitive pricing make Pearson your source for cold forming.

Fastbolt Corporation
South Hackensack, NJ | 800-631-1980We are committed to customer satisfaction here at Fastbolt Corporation. We stock a wide variety of steel pins which results in fast turnaround on all orders but we also can customize any design to match your requests. Our economical solutions are durable and our seasoned teams are here to answer all of your questions. Contact us today if you would like to learn more about our company!

Cold Heading Wire List
Aluminum, brass, bronze, boron, steel, copper, nickel, silver, stainless steel and carbon steel are all popular options in wire forming as they hold up not only to cold working, but strenuous use as well. Common processes used to form these metals into wire include deep drawing, fine blanking, stamping, extrusion and punch and die processes, all of which may be hot or cold forming. Wire is available in individual packages or continuous coils weighing as much as 4,000lbs. No matter the amount needed, protective sleeves or spooled packaging should be used to ensure quality is maintained throughout the shipping process.
While possibilities abound, wet or dry drawing is the most popular method for wire forming. This process essentially pulls raw or slightly processed materials through a die block which extends length and reduces size considerably. It is important to consider both the inner and out diameters of wire before purchasing. The weight should also be considered as it will reflect the elemental purity of the wire.
Once formed, the wire is coiled, or wound around a spool for easy shipping and handling. Before cold processing may begin, however, a pre-straightening device is used to correct curves and kinks as the material flows directly into subsequent equipment. The wire is cut to the desired length before a cold heading begins.
Also known as a header, the necessary equipment houses a series of punches and dies which allow for the production of collars, necks, lugs, flats or fins on any point along the length of the stock shape or blank. After this process the wire bodies of the newly headed fasteners can be processed for additional finishing or machining needs, such as thread rolling for screws. Along with manufacturing techniques and materials, it is important to consider compositional limits, inclusion rates, impurities, surface defects and even final coatings with regard to the intended use of the part or fastening device.