Understanding the Cold Heading Process: Precision, Performance, and Efficiency
One of the most essential manufacturing methods behind many of the fasteners we provide is the Cold Heading Process. It's a process that delivers strength, cost-efficiency, and consistency — the very pillars our customers rely on every day. So, what exactly IS Cold Heading??
What is Cold Heading?
Cold heading (also known as cold forming) is a manufacturing process used to form the head of a fastener or shape a metal part without using heat. Instead of removing material through cutting or machining, cold heading forms the metal by applying high pressure at room temperature.
This process uses specialized dies and punches to shape the metal slug into the desired fastener — often in just a few quick steps. Common fasteners made through cold heading include bolts, screws, rivets, and pins.
Why Cold Heading?
The benefits of cold heading are numerous — especially when it comes to quality, performance, and cost savings:
Just Ask Us: Your Cold Heading Experts
We’re not here to just sell fasteners — we're here to solve fastening problems. Our technical engineering team is well-versed in the cold heading process, working closely with world-class manufacturing partners to deliver components that are optimized for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
We take the time to understand your application, environment, and performance requirements — then help you identify where cold heading can bring value to your supply chain. Whether you’re looking to consolidate parts, reduce costs, or improve strength, Field is here to help you engineer a better fastener solution.
Have questions about how cold heading can impact your bottom line?
Reach out to our team — we’d be happy to talk fasteners, function, and Field's process-driven approach