What Type of Materials Can Be Used in a Thread Rolling Machine?

Thread Rolling machines use hardened dies to press against the surface of the workpiece and form the threads. These dies are typically made of high-strength materials such as tool steel or tungsten carbide, which are able to withstand the high forces and wear associated with the thread rolling process. So metals such as steel, aluminum, brass, and copper are the ideal materials that can be used in common Thread Rolling processes due to their less intimidating properties when compared to the dies.

Other materials, such as plastics, can also be rolled to create threads, although the process is generally more limited and the materials may need to be treated or modified in some way to make them suitable for rolling. In general, the suitability of a material for thread rolling will depend on its strength, ductility, and other mechanical properties, as well as the type of thread being produced and the specific requirements of the application.