KineForm™, a division of Kinefac© Corporation, has been supplying high-quality engineered new and regrind cylindrical thread rolling dies to its global customer base since 1962 – proudly ‘Made in the USA’ using the highest quality tool steels and the latest state of the art CNC grinding and inspection techniques.
KineForm™ dies can be made to fit any type of cylindrical die rolling machine and can be custom engineered for specific applications – ranging from standard thread profiles to high precision ball screw, lead screw, serration and spline profiles. In addition to dies, the company provides technical support services and specialised work support tooling for any type of rolling job.
“Our helical and annular infeed, throughfeed and incremental rolling dies are designed for long-life and high output,” underlines KineForm™. “Hardness and toughness are balanced with appropriate tool steel selection and heat treatment optimisation. Diffusion and mechanical surface treatment options are also available to further enhance tool life longevity.”
KineForm™ also has expedited delivery options and emergency regrind and repair services to help minimise disruption and downtime, with customers also able to take advantage of quantity discount pricing and blanket ordering and stocking programmes.
Throughput rates of 50mm to 125mm per second or more of M12 (½ inch) or M24 (1 inch) thread can be achieved by KineForm™ throughfeed annular, helical fast feed and helical super fast feed cylindrical thread rolling dies. A single set of KineForm™ annular thread rolling dies can also economically roll a variety of thread diameters of the same TPI without having to remove the dies from the thread rolling machine.
In addition to its KineForm™ production capabilities, Kinefac© is able to provide assistance with troubleshooting a thread rolling set-up or designing a special thread form to roll. “Kinefac© die and process development engineers are ready to assist on-site, remote, or in the Kinefac© thread rolling laboratory,” points out the company. “3D process simulation capabilities allow our engineers to analyse forming forces and material flow behaviours to optimise the rolling process. Prototyping and production rolling services are also available.”
To add to this the business can supply high performance work support tooling. “Thread rolling fasteners in materials such as stainless steel and titanium on standard carbide work rest blades can be a challenge. These materials can adhere to the surface of the blade and result in poorly formed thread crests,” mentions Kinefac©. “That is why we offer the next generation KineGlide™ work rest blades, which are ultra-low friction and resistant to wear and galling. Engineered with superior quality, these blades have friction coefficient a fifth that of carbide and a far superior surface hardness. This means smoother thread crests can be rolled with improved surface finish and minimal distortion. Depending on the application, KineGlide™ blades can last ten times longer than conventional carbide blades, which results in significantly reduced downtime. We also offer roller blade and bushing type work supports to fit specific application needs.”
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