Hickory Springs
Metal wire
Company Overview
Hickory Springs Metalworks, a division of HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company), is an integrated manufacturer and international supplier of metal components. Established in 1944, HSM has over 70 years of experience, specializing in high-quality, innovative metal components. The Hickory Springs Metalworks division is located in Hickory, North Carolina, and extends its expertise to a diverse range of industries beyond its foundational role in furniture and bedding.
Comprehensive Metal Fabrication Services
The company offers a broad spectrum of metalworking capabilities. For metal integration and fabrication, they handle coil widths up to 42'/1067mm and material thicknesses up to .375'/9.5mm, with a 7,500lb/3,200 kg coil capacity and 750/19mm thick cut ability. Welding services include both efficient dual robot welding and manual welding for lower volumes. Their powder coat line is integrated directly with MIG welding, eliminating double handling, and offers additional colors beyond standard glossy or flat black. Stamping capabilities feature hand-fed through progressive needs, coil-fed progressive presses, and significant steel buying power. Tube mill capabilities allow for forming, welding, sizing, and cutting steel tubing in a continuous process, with features like inside diameter flash control and in-line dedimpling/deburring. Furthermore, internal CNC wire forming, straightening, and cutting are available for a wide range of wire diameters and materials, including low carbon, stainless, galvanized, high carbon, and music wire.
Engineering & Quality Assurance
Hickory Springs Metalworks provides robust engineering support, including design services, tool and die building, and check fixture build capabilities, supported by dedicated engineers and quality personnel. Quality assurance is maintained through processes such as Macro Etch testing for critical components and welding, alongside Rockwell Hardness Testers. The company emphasizes customer-specific requirements, special handling, and packaging, ensuring tailored solutions. Their logistical efficiency is enhanced by a full floor crane system throughout the plant, reducing forklift handling, and offering full freight line shipping.
Industry Applications & Expertise
Originally a leader in components for the furniture and bedding industries, including patented advancements like the Fall-Away Cross Bar® to eliminate mid-back discomfort in sleeper mechanisms, Hickory Springs Metalworks has expanded its proficiency. They now serve a wide range of industries, including automotive, lawn & garden, ATV, construction, packaging, medical, and telecommunication sectors, providing fabricated, stamped, tubed, and fully integrated and powder-coated parts. Their single-source manufacturing approach ensures consistent quality from raw material to finished product.
