LF TECHNOLOGY

Kadimi dies are developed to help roll the best quality fasteners without modifying any of the processes (e.g. blank preparation and machine operation). In controlling manufacturing variables to yield Lap free thread fasteners, LF technology

1. Helps maintain normal production rates and machine speeds – even when rolling critical fasteners with for after heat treatment(AHT) blanks.
2. Enhances control of grain flow, whereby LF dies begin forming the thread crest almost immediately; no other thread rolling dies in the world has this capability.
3. Improves Physical characteristics of the fastener due to controlled nature of material displacement. Specifically ,the smooth surface finish and compressive residual stresses introduced by rolling make rolled fasteners Stronger in fatigue,shear and tensile strength.

RRO: Radius Run –Out

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Flat thread rolling dies with sharp corners on the run out threads generates stress concentration areas which result in fatigue cracks in the thread rolled screw. With the Radius Run Out (RRO) offered by KADIMI, the smooth radius in the root of the thread continues right up to the point where the thread blends in the shank of the screw. This Radius Run Out was designed for rolling high strength aerospace bolts, however, it is available on all KADIMI dies.

While ordering a special edge preparation on your dies, please indicate whether you are rolling with the top edge, bottom edge or both edges.

LIFT HOLES

In order to safeguard the injury, Kadimi normally supplies dies with lift holes which are heavy weights exceeding 20 kg of weight. Lift holes are provided on the top edge of single face dies. On duplex face dies lift holes are provided on both the top and bottom. Special lift holes can be supplied upon request.

Special “die starts” on Kadimi Dies

Blank Slippage in the thread rolling process lead to premature die failure and poor quality parts. Kadimi normally supplies dies with light sandblast, but can offer three special options to minimize slippage.

EDM	A rough EDM finish can be applied to the “start end” of the dies.This finish is rouigher than the coarse sand blast applied only to the thread crest for traction.
Coarse sandblast	To minimize slippage, the “start end” of the dies can be sandblasted with different coarser grade media depending on screw size.
Cross- nicks	These trasverse notches,called cross –nicks are applied to the “start end of the die in different pitches depending on screw size.

While ordering a special starting end requirement on your dies, please indicate whether you are rolling with the top edge, bottom edge or both edges so as to suggest you the suitable solution for your application.