Cold Forming Fundamentals

Table of Contents

1. Basic Concepts
   1. Cold Forming vs. Machining
   2. Cold Forming Properties
   3. Advantages and Disadvantages
   4. Cold Forming Material and Lubrication
   5. Raw Material Inspection
   6. Cold Forming Machine Types
      1.  Single Die Machines
      2.  Two-Die Machines
      3.  Multi-Die Machines
2. Equipment and Processes
   1. Equipment
      1. Uncoiler
      2. Straightener
      3. Feed Mechanism
      4. Cutoff Mechanism
      5. Punch and Die
      6. Transfer
      7. Kickout
   2. Basic Processes
      1. Extrusion
      2.  Upsetting
      3.  Heading
      4.  Piercing
      5.  Trimming
   3. Secondary Processes
      1.  Thread Rolling
      2.  Heat Treating
3. Testing and Troubleshooting
   1. Testing
      1.  Quality Control
      2.  Tensile Testing
      3.  Fatigue and Transverse Rupture Strength Testing
   2. Troubleshooting
      1. Feed Rolls and Mechanical Roll
      2. Transfer Fingers
      3. Punch and Die
      4. Double Hit
      5. Cutoff
      6. Galling
      7. Part Fill
      8. Extrusion
      9. Upsetting
      10. Piercing and Trimming