Die-Formed Cold Pressing for Mid-Sized Heads

Die-formed cold pressing is our most precise and efficient process for producing mid-sized tank heads. Using this process, we manufacture heads up to 72″ in diameter and 0.500″ thick with exceptional consistency and surface quality, without the need for heat.

This method is ideal for applications where tight tolerances, clean finishes and repeatability matter.

Die-Formed Cold Pressing allows material to be shaped at room temperature, preserving strength while delivering a smooth, uniform profile. This process offers superior dimensional control and finish quality for applicable sizes.

At Commercial Metal Forming, we’ve engineered this process to operate at a scale unmatched in the U.S.

• Maximum Diameter: Up to 72″
• Maximum Thickness: Up to 0.500″
• Materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum
• Forming Method: Die-formed cold pressing
• Applications: ASME and non-code tank heads requiring precision and consistency

Commercial Metal Forming is the only tank head manufacturer in the United States capable of cold forming at this diameter and gauge, giving our customers access to a level of accuracy and efficiency that simply isn’t available elsewhere.

• Tighter tolerances for improved fit-up and weld consistency
• Clean surface finishes with minimal secondary processing
• Material integrity maintained without thermal distortion
• High repeatability for production runs and standard head profiles
• Faster lead times compared to custom hot-forming setups