Products, Thread Forming / Cutting

Thread Forming / Cutting Click to view TYPE 25 Thread CUTTING TRILOBULAR Thread FORMING What is the difference between Thread Forming and Thread Cutting? Thread Cutting screws actually "CUT" material away as the screw is driven into the material. See the TYPE 25 sample to the right. Thread Forming screws do not remove any material. Rather, the process displaces the material to generate the thread form. Since the metal's structure is cold worked along the thread profile, the threads produced are generally stronger and have a smooth, burnished surface finish. See the TRILOBULAR sample to the right. Notice the Triangular shape at the end of the threads.

Slidematic Precision Components is a cold header that will manufacture precision components to your specifications.  Our size ranges are generally (but not limited to) .030 up to 1.625" diameters with lengths up to 13" with both single and multi die equipment.  We are a "Value Added Manufacturer" meaning we offer much more than just the fastener itself.  We offer warehousing programs, bin stocking, fastener distribution, secondaries such as drilling and tapping, outside services such as patching, consignment programs, automated status reporting and much more.

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