Manufacturing Technology

Founded in 1989, RLS Tooling has become a leading rolling die manufacturer with a reputation for supplying competitively priced quality tooling, delivering on time to a global market, thanks to its ability to constantly update its machines, processes, systems, training, as well as listening to customers’ needs. 

RLS makes a full range of flat dies for standard, special and licenced thread forms and holds a range of flat thread rolling dies in stock, with Metric threads, help customers receive a faster delivery. The company also manufactures a range of circular thread rolls for the most common two roll machines – up to a maximum of 315mm diameter – and can manufacture rolls for the Fette three roll system, as well as bespoke dies to customers’ sample fasteners or drawings. 

“We can also help customers who are looking for a return on their investment in tooling, by regrinding flat and cylindrical tooling purchased from ourselves or others,” mentions RLS Tooling Ltd. “The possibility to regrind redundant thread rolling tools by replacing the original thread profile with a new one – to be able to roll other parts – is a win-win situation. Its costs are effective and also good for the environment.”

RLS also  holds licences to manufacture the full range of Taptite® and Remform® thread forming screw dies. These are popular with big assembly lines due to the cost savings made by not having to tap the thread before assembly. The company also holds a licence to manufacture dies for MAThread® screws, which are used widely for automatic assembly lines due to their high resistance to cross threading.

“We also manufacture Excalibur Screwbolt® dies that are used for special bolts to be driven into concrete without the need for using plugs,” points out RLS. “We can use a range of materials such as D2, HSS, and powder metallurgy type, depending on applications, all of which can be coated for increased tool life. We would recommend using our HP1 for rolling the tougher stainless steels and our HP2 for rolling 12.9 grade. We are a customer focused supplier that believes in forging long-term relationships with our customers that is beneficial to both parties.”