Cold forming can make tiny, complex precision parts in one machining step. Tolerances of 0.0005 in. are possible. Two tiny parts sit atop the die used to make them. The die knockout pins are 0.015-in.

A Subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corp. It's a common misconception that cold forming is more expensive and time consuming than machining. But it's not, at least for difficult, precise shapes in ...

Advances in the design and evaluation of cold-formed steel (CFS) shear walls have significantly enhanced the seismic resilience of modern structures. These walls, which integrate thin-gauge steel ...

Cold-formed steel (CFS) has emerged as a versatile and sustainable material in modern construction, offering considerable advantages in terms of weight, ease of fabrication and enhanced performance ...

Cold Formed Steel (CFS), also known as light gauge steel (LGS), construction is a practical, code approved solution to many of the limitations that builders face today when using traditional ...

About Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. engages in the manufacturing and sale of rivets and specialty cold formed parts, as well as automatic rivet setting equipment and ...