Heading is a fundamental process in fastener manufacturing, where a raw metal wire is forged into the initial shape of a fastener, such as a bolt or a rivet. This process involves applying pressure to the material, typically through a die, to form the desired head shape. At JM Hardware®, our advanced heading techniques ensure high precision, producing fasteners that meet the specific requirements of our clients.
Heading is crucial for creating the characteristic heads of fasteners, such as hex heads, flat heads, and pan heads. By using high-speed, automatic heading machines, we are able to produce fasteners with consistent shapes and dimensions. This process is especially important for high-volume production, where uniformity and efficiency are critical.
Material Selection
The process starts with choosing the right wire material. Depending on the intended application, we use various types of metal, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys.
Pre-Heating
The wire is pre-heated to make it more malleable, allowing it to be shaped effectively without compromising material integrity.
Forming the Head
The wire is then placed into a heading machine, where it is compressed using a die. This creates the desired head shape, whether it’s a hexagonal, round, or custom shape tailored to the client’s needs.
Trimming
Once the head is formed, excess material is trimmed away to create the final fastener shape.
Heading is crucial for creating the characteristic heads of fasteners, such as hex heads, flat heads, and pan heads. By using high-speed, automatic heading machines, we are able to produce fasteners with consistent shapes and dimensions. This process is especially important for high-volume production, where uniformity and efficiency are critical.
High Efficiency
We can produce large quantities of fasteners quickly without compromising quality.
Customizable Shapes
Whether you need standard or custom head designs, we can tailor the process to your needs.
Consistency
Our automated systems ensure that each fastener is produced to the same high standards, every time.
Material Integrity
We use advanced pre-heating techniques to ensure the material remains strong and durable throughout the heading process.
Heading is widely used in various industries, including automotive, construction, aerospace, and electronics. It is essential for creating fasteners like screws, bolts, rivets, and more, which require a strong and consistent head for secure assembly and fastening.
If you’d like more information about our heading capabilities or have specific requirements for your fasteners, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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