Pistol Bullet Line

Dive Into the Pistol Bullet Production Revolution

Core Forming – The Heart of Reliable Pistol Projectiles Start with lead wire fed into core forming units that extrude or swage it into precise cylindrical cores. Our servo-enhanced swaging units ensure consistent weight and diameter, handling lead alloys for optimal density.

• Process: Extrusion or swaging of lead wire into uniform cores
• Outcome: Exact weight cores with minimal defects – ready for jacketing
• Applications: Ideal for soft-point or FMJ cores in 9mm or .357 SIG

Jacket Cupping – Crafting the Protective Copper Shell

Copper strips are blanked and cupped into jackets using dedicated cupping presses. Drawing from proven tech, these units form seamless cups with thicknesses from 0.010″ to 0.020″, achieving tight tolerances for pistol calibers. This step ensures the jacket’s strength to contain expansion up to 35,000 PSI.

• Mechanism: Blanking and multi-stage cupping for precise shells
• Benefit: Quick tooling changes in under 30 minutes – adapt on the fly!
• Applications: Jackets for pistol projectiles like .38 Special or .44 Magnum

Core Turning & Shaping – Precision Refinement for Accuracy

Optional core turning units, like the OTM-4800CT adapted for lead, shape cores with high-speed spindles (up to 6,000 RPM) for concentricity and surface finish. This step is key for custom profiles, reducing tool wear and ensuring perfect fit in jackets.

• Process: Swiss-style turning for slender, defect-free cores
• Outcome: Enhanced ballistic consistency with superior finishes
• Applications: Turning for JHP or specialty pistol bullets in competition

Assembly & Forming – Uniting Core and Jacket Seamlessly

Servo bullet jacket presses, such as the OTM-5175, take lead cores (or wire) and copper jackets (or strips) simultaneously, assembling and forming them into final shapes. With adjustable 2-8 inch strokes and up to 45-ton force, these systems create ogives, cannelures, and tips in one pass, with dual-lane options for doubled output.

• Mechanism: Servo rams and transfer bars for integrated assembly
• Benefit: Single-machine efficiency, reducing handling and defects
• Applications: FMJ or JHP for semi-auto pistols like .40 S&W or 10mm

Washing, Polishing & Inspections – Zero Defects, Every Time

Automated washing removes lubricants, while eco-friendly polishing delivers mirror-like finishes. Optical and dimensional inspections catch flaws at full speed, ensuring surface integrity and compliance. Modular for standalone or inline use.

• Mechanism: Real-time vision, ultrasonic cleaning, and green polishing tech
• Benefit: Sustainable, waste-minimizing operations with 99.9% accuracy
• Applications: High-stakes quality control for pistol ammo

Customize Your Layout: Batch or Inline – Your Production, Your Way

• Options: Flexible designs to fit any space or budget
• Support: Expert evaluations, engineered drawings, and white glove start up and service plans.
• Benefit: Tailored efficiency that grows with you

Batch Cellular Magic: Focus cells on single tasks (e.g., core forming only), then batch-transfer manually – ideal for startups or specialized pistol runs. Scale easily without disruption. Modules can start standalone and integrate automation effortlessly for future growth.

Continuous Inline Power: Link everything with conveyors for 24/7 flow – maximize output in larger facilities. We can handle it all: Utility mappings, custom floor plans, PLC integrations, and on-site training for seamless setups.