High-Speed Precision Cold Forming
Cold Heading Services
Fedele Autocore specializes in cold heading services, also known as cold forming or cold forging, transforming wire and rod stock into complex fasteners and components at room temperature through high-speed automated processes. Our advanced cold heading facility combines multi-station progressive tooling with precision quality control to deliver millions of fasteners annually with exceptional consistency, strength, and cost-effectiveness.
With state-of-the-art multi-station cold headers ranging from 3-station to 7-station configurations and wire diameters from 2mm to 25mm, we manufacture everything from miniature precision fasteners to heavy-duty bolts and specialty cold-formed components. Our capabilities include single-blow heading, progressive multi-blow operations, thread rolling, trimming, and pointing—all performed in continuous automated sequences at speeds exceeding 300 pieces per minute.
From automotive fasteners and electronics hardware to construction bolts and aerospace-grade precision components, we serve manufacturers across 21 countries, delivering cold headed parts with superior mechanical properties, zero material waste, and exceptional dimensional accuracy that traditional machining cannot match.

Key Advantages & Benefits
Cold heading delivers unmatched speed, strength, and material efficiency.
Ultra-High Speed
Automated multi-station headers produce 200-400 parts per minute with consistent quality, dramatically reducing production time and labor costs.
Superior Strength
Cold working hardens material through grain flow and work hardening, creating fasteners 30-40% stronger than machined equivalents.
Zero Material Waste
Metal displacement instead of cutting means 100% material utilization, eliminating scrap and significantly reducing material costs.
Exceptional Repeatability
Precision tooling and automated processes ensure every part matches specifications with minimal variation, perfect for high-volume production.
Lower Per-Piece Cost
High-speed production, zero waste, and minimal secondary operations make cold heading the most economical choice for fastener manufacturing.
Excellent Surface Finish
Smooth, burnished surfaces straight from the header reduce or eliminate secondary finishing operations for many applications.
