The new-energy vehicle industry is booming, driving the upgrade of cold heading machines toward higher precision and greater tonnage.


Release date:

2026-05-15

The rapid growth of the new-energy vehicle industry has become the primary driver of demand in the cold-forging machine market.

The rapid growth of the new‑energy vehicle industry has become the primary driver of demand for cold‑heading machines. Data show that the automotive sector accounts for more than 43% of end‑user demand for these machines; in particular, each new‑energy vehicle uses over 3,000 high‑strength fasteners, with more than 80% manufactured via cold heading. To meet the stringent requirements of components such as battery‑pack connectors, high‑strength chassis bolts, and motor‑specific shaped shafts—namely material strength (1,200–1,400 MPa) and dimensional accuracy (IT7 grade)—cold‑heading equipment is evolving toward multi‑station integration, higher tonnage, and greater rigidity. Orders for high‑end cold‑heading machines featuring six dies and six strokes or more, with capacities ranging from 800 to 1,200 tons, have increased significantly. Meanwhile, to accommodate forming processes for lightweight materials like aluminum and titanium, equipment manufacturers continue to refine servo direct‑drive technology and die designs, thereby enhancing material utilization and product‑forming quality.