September 2, 2014 in Blog, What is Tube Hydroforming?

The art and the ingenuity of hydroforming

Engine Components
Engine Components

Hydroforming is not only a cost effective metal fabrication and forming process when compared to traditional stamped and welded parts, but it can also be a bit of art and ingenuity. Virtually all metals can be hydroformed, including steel, aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel and alloys. The process, when used on upscale appliance handles, creates a sleek and custom look that is making it popular among today’s designers. It is also readily accepted in the manufacturing of kitchen faucets and bath fixtures as it provides the ability to create truly custom shapes.

In addition to producing aesthetically pleasing products, the process of  hydroforming makes stronger, stiffer, lighter automobile frames that provide the fuel efficiency that new federal standards are calling for. The strength and lightweight nature of frames designed in this way is the reason that makers of high performance race cars have long relied on tubular frame construction. Automobile designers have found the process useful in the manufacture of engine cradles, trailing suspension arms, radiator supports and many other parts. Beyond automobiles, the lighter and stronger nature of the material is also attractive to the makers of bicycles.

American Hydroformers was formed in 2003 and specializes in the tube hydroforming process, which is the most common of the hydroforming processes and involves the expansion of metal tubing into a shape using two die halves. This method creates seamless and a high-quality finished surface.

For more information about our hydroforming process and our other services, including industrial laser cutting and stencil work, contact us today.

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