Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 03 | Page : 16 26

Mohammad Mohammadi,

Abolfazl albooyeh,

Mehran shahi,

Masoud Lajevardi,

R&D manager, KKS company, KNTU University, Semnan, Iran
CEO, KKS company, Semnan, Iran
Factory manager and head, technical department of KKS company, Semnan, Iran
Commercial manager, KKS company, Semnan, Iran

Abstract

This study presents an integrated engineering investigation into the design, optimization, and implementation of advanced tungsten carbide and polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tooling technologies within the cold forging and wire drawing processes at Koobesh Kavir Semnan Company, one of Iran’s leading automotive fastener manufacturers. By combining powder metallurgy principles, material flow simulation, and experimental validation, this research introduces a technological advancement that improves productivity, tool longevity, and cost-efficiency in industrial production. The developed PCD- based wire drawing die increased tool life by more than 250%, reduced energy consumption by 25%, and improved surface quality by 30% compared to conventional tungsten carbide dies. The paper also analyzes the transformation of traditional manufacturing lines into high-efficiency, knowledge-based production systems and proposes a roadmap for future industrial localization of advanced tooling materials in Iran.

Keywords: Tungsten Carbide, PCD, Powder Metallurgy, Wire Drawing, Cold Forging, Automotive Fasteners, Tool Design, Innovation

[This article belongs to Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering ]

How to cite this article:
Mohammad Mohammadi, Abolfazl albooyeh, Mehran shahi, Masoud Lajevardi. Innovative Design and Implementation of PCD-Based Drawing Dies and Tungsten Carbide Molds for Automotive Fastener Manufacturing. Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering. 2025; 15(03):16-26.

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Mohammad Mohammadi, Abolfazl albooyeh, Mehran shahi, Masoud Lajevardi. Innovative Design and Implementation of PCD-Based Drawing Dies and Tungsten Carbide Molds for Automotive Fastener Manufacturing. Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering. 2025; 15(03):16-26. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jomme/article=2025/view=230568

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Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering

ISSN: 2231-3818

Volume	15
Issue	03
Received	03/11/2025
Accepted	04/11/2025
Published	29/11/2025
Publication Time	26 Days

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