KINECOIL, Division of Kinefac Corp
Spring machines
Company Overview
Kinefac Corporation, with over 60 years of experience, positions itself as a global leader in precision metal forming and processing technology. Based at 156 Goddard Memorial Drive, the company's success is attributed to its cohesive team of engineers, designers, assemblers, and support staff. Kinefac is recognized for its innovative application of cylindrical die rolling, extrusion, radial forming, and center drive turning. The company is family-run and actively supports workforce development through co-op programs and internships, exemplified by its partnership with Northeastern University.
Core Divisions and Products
Kinefac operates through several specialized divisions, each offering distinct solutions. The KINEROLLER™ product line includes rolling machines designed for forming precision helical and annular geometries like worms, gears, splines, and various thread forms at high rates. KINEFORM™ provides high-quality precision cylindrical rolling dies, manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility using multi-axis CNC grinding systems, capable of producing dies up to 406mm in diameter and 356mm in width.
KineCoil™ specializes in high-precision, high-speed micro coiling equipment, offering systems like the 5-axis MicroCoiler for medical and electronic applications, capable of handling wire diameters as small as 0.025mm with tight tolerances. The KineCoiler provides versatile single- or two-point coiling for industrial and medical springs. Complementing these, the KineVision™ system offers 'Every Coil Correct™' technology, ensuring real-time measurement, automatic compensation, and auto-rejection of non-compliant coils, with a measurement capture frequency of 24 milliseconds and gauge repeatability of 0.000001 inches. KineCoil also provides custom tooling, including natural diamond coiling points for challenging materials.
Further extending its offerings, Kinefac features the RP-10 KINECRIMP™ machine line for multi-point radial crimping on various nuts, with crimp load capacities up to 110 kN. The company also provides Kinemat™ material handling solutions, customized automated systems including conveyors, robotic handlers, and bar feeders, designed to boost production efficiency in fastener manufacturing. Other divisions include KinePower™ for fluid power technology, KineGate™ for property gates, and KineSpin™ for industrial centrifuges that reduce fluid waste and enhance finishes across diverse industrial applications.
Innovation and Industry Impact
Kinefac's commitment to innovation is evident in its research into the performance of rolled threads on 3D-printed alloys, presented at conferences like AeroMat. This research aims to advance hybrid manufacturing processes for critical fasteners in industries such as aerospace. The company's solutions cater to a broad range of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, and general industrial manufacturing, consistently striving to enhance precision, efficiency, and quality in metal forming and processing. Kinefac's dedication to advancing manufacturing technology and supporting its workforce has earned it recognition, including the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program Award and a Worcester Business Journal Manufacturing Excellence Award.
