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In the spline rolling tooling industry, providers often supply both newly manufactured rolls and regrind or refurbishment options to extend tool life and maintain dimensional accuracy.
New rolls are engineered to meet exact part requirements, while regrinds are used to restore worn tooling to optimal condition, improving performance without the cost of a full replacement. Shops that offer both tend to give manufacturers greater flexibility, ensuring tooling support throughout the entire lifecycle of the part program.
Cold Forming Technology Inc. provides both new spline roll manufacturing and comprehensive regrind services, giving customers dependable solutions whether they need fresh tooling or want to extend the life of existing rolls.
“Our refurbishment process restores geometry, sharpness, and form integrity, ensuring each regrind performs consistently with original specifications,” comments Sam Chirco, General Manager of Cold Forming Technology Inc, who has been spearheading manufacturing operations for prototype development, production tool development, and new and regrind spline rolling tools since 1995.
Cold Forming Technology provides the highest quality New and Regrind tools for:
By offering a full spectrum of tooling support, we help customers reduce cost per part and maintain continuous production uptime. Want to learn more about all of our capabilities? Take a look at our brochure, which talks about our spline rolling machines and rolling process.
Tooling suppliers typically require detailed information to prepare an accurate quote for spline rolling tools. Core details include engineering drawings, spline specifications, material type, part volume, and machine model.
GearSolutions.com’s Rick Miller also adds, “Splines are further specified by tolerance classes. In the SAE B92.1 standard, there are four tolerance classes: 4,5,6, and 7, which represent increasing levels of accuracy.”
The more precise the information, the more accurate the pricing and lead time estimates. Suppliers may also request samples or historical tool data to better understand performance expectations.
Cold Forming Technology Inc. ensures accurate and reliable quotes by gathering all relevant technical details upfront.
When available, we also review your current worn tooling to assess wear patterns and opportunities for improvement. This upfront attention to detail allows us to deliver precise quotes and ensure that the tooling produced aligns perfectly with customer needs.
Across the industry, tooling manufacturers often work with a wide range of spline forms, including involute, parallel, serrated, helical, and custom profiles.
GearSolutions.com comments, “Of all form fitting connections, splines are among the most difficult to calculate and predict.” Each type requires specialized geometry and an understanding of how different materials—such as carbon steels, alloy steels, stainless steels, and advanced alloys—respond under high forming pressure.
Expertise in both profile design and material behavior is essential for producing durable, high-performance spline rolls.
Cold Forming Technology Inc. has extensive experience producing tooling for a broad range of spline types and materials. Our team understands the nuances of forming various metals and optimizes roll geometry to achieve reliable results across many applications.
“Whether customers require standard profiles or engineered solutions for challenging materials, we deliver tooling that meets or exceeds production and quality requirements,” adds Sam Chirco, General Manager.
Lead times for standard spline rolling tools vary across the industry depending on tool complexity, workload, and whether the project involves new manufacturing or refurbishment.
New rolls typically require more engineering and machining time, while regrinds can often be completed more quickly. Reliable suppliers communicate lead time expectations clearly and offer rush services when production schedules demand faster turnaround.
Cold Forming Technology Inc. provides more than just competitive lead times for both new tools and regrinds. We offer emergency spline and thread rolling services to respond to urgent jobs.
Our team communicates timelines clearly, and when needed, we work with customers to accommodate urgent turnaround requirements to keep production running smoothly.
In the tooling industry, maintaining consistency over successive regrinds requires strict process control, precision measurement, and adherence to the original tool geometry.
Providers typically use advanced inspection equipment to verify critical dimensions and monitor tool wear at every stage of refurbishment.
This ensures the tool continues to produce the same high-quality parts and reaches its maximum usable life.
Cold Forming Technology Inc. follows a controlled, repeatable regrind process designed to preserve tool geometry and extend tool life.
“Our team uses detailed inspection methods and digital measurement systems to verify each critical feature before and after grinding,” says Sam Chirco, General Manager.
By maintaining precise standards and tracking tool history, we ensure customers receive consistent, long-lasting performance from every regrind cycle.