Kennametal India Showcased Tungsten Carbide Tooling Solutions for the Fasteners Industry at Fastnex 2026!
Kennametal India participated in Fastnex 2026, the leading exhibition for the fasteners industry, held from January 21 to 25, 2026. Through its presence at the event, the company reinforced its engagement with the fastener manufacturing ecosystem by presenting a comprehensive portfolio of tungsten carbide tooling and wear-resistant solutions tailored for high-volume, precision-driven production environments.
At Fastnex 2026, Kennametal India showcased a wide range of products developed specifically for cold forming and fastener manufacturing applications. The display included heading dies, segmental dies, punches, quills, cutters, and cold heading pellets, all engineered to perform reliably under demanding operating conditions. These tooling solutions were designed to support consistent output, extended tool life, and tight dimensional control—key requirements for manufacturers operating in highly competitive and quality-sensitive markets.
The tooling solutions highlighted at the exhibition addressed the challenges faced by fastener manufacturers supplying the automotive and industrial sectors. In these applications, tools are subjected to extreme impact loads, continuous abrasive wear, and strict tolerance requirements. Kennametal’s tungsten carbide solutions demonstrated the ability to withstand such stresses while maintaining performance stability over long production cycles. By combining advanced material science with application-specific design, the showcased tooling enabled manufacturers to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance overall component quality.
Kennametal India emphasized that its fastener tooling portfolio is built on deep application knowledge and close collaboration with customers. The products displayed at Fastnex were developed to meet the evolving needs of fastener producers who are increasingly focused on process efficiency, repeatability, and cost control. Improved wear resistance and dimensional consistency help manufacturers lower scrap rates, extend tool change intervals, and improve overall equipment effectiveness in high-volume operations.
The company’s participation at Fastnex 2026 also underlined its positioning as a solution partner rather than only a tooling supplier. Kennametal India highlighted its application-driven approach, which involves understanding customer processes in detail and recommending tooling solutions aligned with specific materials, machine platforms, and production targets. This approach resonated strongly within the fasteners industry, where incremental improvements in tooling performance can translate into significant gains at scale.
Throughout the exhibition, Kennametal India’s technical experts engaged with visitors at Booth E11 in Hall 1A, offering product discussions, application insights, and guidance on addressing real-world manufacturing challenges. The interactions focused on helping fastener manufacturers optimize cold heading and forming operations through the right combination of tooling, materials, and process expertise.
Through its participation in Fastnex 2026, Kennametal India reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and competitiveness of the fasteners industry by delivering robust, high-performance tooling solutions backed by strong technical support and application know-how.
