Cold-forging and rolling are key manufacturing processes at Ugigrip-Vallgrip, enabling the production of a wide variety of metal components: screws, rivets, studs, spacers, nails and many more. These techniques offer numerous benefits in terms of performance, durability and environmental impact. Discover why they stand out as reliable solutions for your industrial needs.
A controlled production rate
Cold-forging and rolling are particularly well suited to medium and high-volume production runs, thanks to high output rates (around 200 parts per minute, depending on product complexity).
At Ugigrip-Vallgrip, quality is never left to chance: our inspection process begins at the design stage, ensuring compliant, high-performance and durable components.
This high standard requires carefully controlled and optimised set-up and adjustment times, enabling us to deliver reliable products within the shortest possible lead times.
Attention to detail in service of the planet
Strong and reliable components
One of the main advantages of cold-forging and rolling lies in the increased strength of the parts produced. These processes preserve the natural grain flow of the metal and do not create fracture initiation points, unlike other techniques such as machining. This structural continuity enhances the mechanical strength of the components, ensuring long-term reliability and durability.
At Ugigrip-Vallgrip, even the holes in drilled rivets or tyre studs are produced by cold heading rather than drilling, thereby maintaining the integrity of the material.
Each project undergoes a feasibility study prior to launch, ensuring that processes are perfectly tailored to the technical and functional requirements.
Environmentally responsible processes
Cold-forging and rolling are distinguished by their environmentally responsible approach. Unlike other methods such as machining, they generate little to no material waste. The part is formed by deforming a section of metal wire, without producing swarf.
There are a few exceptions, such as the manufacture of nails, whose tips are formed by rolling. In such cases, excess material is collected and recovered by specialised partners who remelt it to produce new metal.
Nothing is lost: everything is recycled.
To find out more about our expertise, explore our detailed articles on cold heading and rolling processes.
