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Where can I buy MCF Self-Drilling Screws?

You can contact us directly to procure products or through our authorized dealers.
(We are in the process of appointing dealers. Please contact us in case you are interested in taking dealership in your area)
Email: microcoldforge@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +91 63610 68235

Is Micro Coldforge ISO Certified?

Yes. Micro Coldforge is ISO 9001 certified since 2002. Currently we are an ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation. As a leading manufacturer of self drilling screws in India, we have always taken great care to produce to international standards.

What Are The Various Applications Of A Self-Drilling Screw?

– Ideal for medium to light duty purposes
– Ideal to stitch roof decks
– Ideal to stitch wall panel sidelaps
– Ideal for use with steel sections and angles
– Ideal to use with pipe frame constructions

What Equipment Is Needed To Install A Self Drilling Screw?

a) Suitable socket
b) High speed drilling machine

How Do You Join Sheet Metal With Self Drilling Screws?

A self drilling screw is a screw that has a TEK tip (a tip designed with a reservoir for drilling). Self drilling screws are, by necessity, also “self tapping”. To install a screw with a TEK tip, simply drill it through the sheet metal into the base material. The tip will do the work. *If you are working with a hardwood I still recommend pre-drilling to avoid splitting the wood.

What Is The Difference Between A Self Tapping Screw And Self-Drilling Screw?

– A self-tapping screw can be referred to as simply a tapping screw. Whichever name is used, these names are for screws that form mating threads (“tapping” the threads) in a pre-drilled hole in the substrate into which they are driven.
– A self-drilling screw is a self-tapping screw with the added feature of a drill point. The drill point looks a lot like the point of a drill. It will drill a hole and form the mating threads in one operation.

Are Screws And Bolts The Same?

No, screws have a sharp point and hold themselves in the installation material. Bolts require a tapped hole for installation or a nut to hold the bolt to the material. “Screw” and “bolt” are terms often swapped interchangeably in the industry.

Can You Use Self Drilling Screws In Wood?

Self-drilling screws are similar to the self-tapping screws but with a drill bit point. They are made of stainless steel or carbon steel. They have high hardness, pullout strength, shear strength and lead threads for perfect fastening in structural steel and wood constructions. When using a self-drilling screw, it is necessary to drill a hole in advance.

What Is The Difference Between Hot Working And Cold Working In Steel?

They both are the metal forming processes. When plastic deformation of metal is carried out at temperature above the recrystallization temperature, the process is known as hot working. If this deformation is done below the recrystallization temperature the process is known as cold working.

What Is The Difference Between Casting And Forging?

Forging and casting are two very different manufacturing processes used to manipulate the shape of metal. In the casting process, metal is heated until molten. Then it is poured into a mold or vessel to create a desired shape. In the forging process, material is pressed or hammered into a certain shape while still maintaining a solid state. Forged metal is stronger than casted metal. It gives the part better strength, more consistency, a tighter grain structure, and longer lifetime

What Are The Advantages Of Self-Drilling Screws?

Self-drilling screws come in a wide range of bespoke forms to suit the needs of the job in-hand, so when undertaking your next construction project consider the benefits of this type of screw:
– Reduced preparation: no need for pre-drillings or fixings
– Anti-corrosion: stainless steel and heat treated range available
– Self-tapping: screws cut their own thread
– Reduced mess: no mess from pre-drilling
– Durability: weather resistant and numerous reapplications
– Improved efficiency: minimal preparation needed
– Consistent performance on a range of materials.
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FAQ's

FAQ's

Where can I buy MCF Self-Drilling Screws?

Is Micro Coldforge ISO Certified?

What Are The Various Applications Of A Self-Drilling Screw?

What Equipment Is Needed To Install A Self Drilling Screw?

How Do You Join Sheet Metal With Self Drilling Screws?

What Is The Difference Between A Self Tapping Screw And Self-Drilling Screw?

Are Screws And Bolts The Same?

Can You Use Self Drilling Screws In Wood?

What Is The Difference Between Hot Working And Cold Working In Steel?

What Is The Difference Between Casting And Forging?

What Are The Advantages Of Self-Drilling Screws?

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