Contact hot metal forming companies

In hot metal forming, heat is used to soften the metal. The metal is then applied with pressure to a die to make a useful shape. This is the fastest method of forming metals, and it's most preferred in the production of items such as bolts and screws.

I recommend: Lawndale Forge offers hot metal forming services for industrial, commercial and military applications. Star Manufacturing makes sheets, bars, tubes and wires into parts using hot metal forming.

Purchase a warm metal forming machine or outsource your warm metal applications

Warm metal forming uses less force and energy than either hot or cold forming. This method can create more precise shapes than cold forming. It is growing in popularity for gear and shaft manufacturing.

I recommend: Stamtec offers metal forming equipment for hot and warm metal manufacturing of engine parts, gears, automotive parts and hand tools. Formtech Industries is a custom metal forming company that manufacturers warm steel forgings for heavy truck and passenger vehicle applications.

Compare prices for cold metal forming products

The cold forming process uses punches and dies to change a piece of metal into an intricately shaped item. This method of forming metals is the most accurate, but it uses more power.

I recommend: Metaldyne is a manufacturer of hollow, complex and solid cold formed parts for the automotive industry. Stalcop uses cold metal punches and dies to form blank metal into parts. Products range from intricate heat transfer parts to very large items for a wide range of industries.