Using state-of-the-art technology and equipment, Acument ball studs and tie rods are yet another example of our world-class manufacturing. Produced through our robotic handling process, we offer a speed and efficiency that enables us to be cost-competitive while still ensuring the absolute best quality in a fully finished product.
Ball Studs/Tie Rods
Ball Studs
BALL STUDS FOR SUSPENSION APPLICATIONS
Acument ball studs are yet another example of our world-class manufacturing. Produced through our robotic handling process, we offer a speed and efficiency that enables us to be cost-competitive while still ensuring the absolute best quality in a fully finished product.
FEATURES
► Standard ball diameters from 10mm to 42mm, with lengths from 50mm to 150mm
► Thread diameters from M6 to M22
► Surface finish of RA 32 maximum or RZ 1.5 maximum
► Ability to machine, thread, burnish, and crack detect in one machine
► Cold-forged
BENEFITS
► Competitive pricing, due to integrated process
► In-house Induction Hardening Machine controls critical process
► Eliminates handling damage through robotic transfer
► Beneficial cold-forged strength and grain flow
Inner Tie Rods
INNER TIE RODS FOR SUSPENSION APPLICATIONS
Acument Global Technologies stands as one of the few manufacturers with the capability to supply our customers with varying lengths of tie rods. With our fully-automated process and FORMAX® Machines, our world-class changeover time allows us to offer the best pricing possible on tie rods. We also offer a larger range of products with our five and six die cold formers that give us the ability to produce longer tie rods than our competitors.
FEATURES
► Ball diameters from 20mm to 32mm, with lengths up to 340mm
► Thread size from M12 to M20
► Cold-forged using either micro-alloy or heat-treatable material
► Can provide as forged or machined condition
BENEFITS
► Cost-competitive
► Able to provide engineering support to optimize design
► In-process crack detection