Making quality tools
30 June 2016
RLS Tooling Ltd has manufactured thread rolling dies since 1989 and continually reinvests in more advanced machinery to assist in making quality tools that meet the high demands expected by its prestigious customers.
RLS’ thread rolling dies are used by fastener manufacturers in the construction, automotive, white goods and aerospace industries from around the world. The company is able to make a full range of flat dies for standard threads, many special thread forms, and licenced thread forms. RLS also hold licences to manufacture dies for the Taptite®, MAThread® and Excalibur Screwbolt® products. To complement its extensive range of flat dies it also manufactures a range of circular thread rolls. The company can make rolls for most two roll machines up to a maximum diameter of 315mm and also the Fette three roll system. In the interest of maximising tool life it also offers a regrind facility for a large part of its range.
“In recent years there has been a trend towards rolling tougher and more varied materials, which has in turn made us review our steels used to produce rolling dies,” comments Marcus Smith, managing director at RLS Tooling. “This has resulted in us now offering – in addition to our range of standard material – a range of HSS or powder metallurgy type steels. Tool life can also be further enhanced by the use of various coatings that we can offer.”
RLS has built its reputation on forming long-lasting partnerships with its customers and fully understanding and interpreting carefully each customer’s individual requirements.
Marcus adds: “Our mission is to remain a competitive manufacturer and supplier of quality threading tools with a commitment to continuous improvement of our methods and procedures. We look ahead to a bright future where we hope to develop more partnerships with other screw and bolt manufacturers in the global market either direct with our office in the UK or via one of our international agents.
