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What Should You Know About Deep Draw Hydroforming?

On October 1, 2018   /   Hydroforming Industry, What is Tube Hydroforming?   /   Leave a comment
What Should You Know About Deep Draw Hydroforming?

Deep draw hydroforming is constantly in competition with other types of hydroforming processes that are able to create the same products or similar products. However, deep draw hydroforming has multiple differences that set it apart from the other processes.

We understand the choices are not always easy to make, but there are many hydrofroming professionals and experts are available to provide information for anyone who has been thinking about the deep draw hydroforming method. With so much information being shared, there is always a chance that false information will be shared. 

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What Is Friction Stir Welding? American Hydroformers

On September 28, 2018   /   Hydroforming Industry, Metal Fabrication   /   Leave a comment
What Is Friction Stir Welding? American Hydroformers

The welding technique, friction stir welding, was developed almost 30 years ago in 1991. Although it was invented many years ago, it has seen a high rise in demand over the past few years. One of the main reasons that friction stir welding has seen such a massive increase is due to the rising demand for greater strength and durability in applications.

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What Is Hydroforming?  An Explanation from American Hydroformers

On September 25, 2018   /   What is Sheet Hydroforming, What is Tube Hydroforming?   /   Leave a comment
What Is Hydroforming?  An Explanation from American Hydroformers

Have you been looking for a cost-effective way to form your ductile metals into parts that are not only structurally firm but have strong parts? One of the best methods you can use in this industry is known as hydroforming. Hydroforming is a unique kind of die forming that uses a high amount of hydraulic fluid to turn the ductile metals into the shape you need. 

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CAFE Standards Continue to Fluctuate

On September 17, 2018   /   CAFE Standards   /   Leave a comment
CAFE Standards Continue to Fluctuate

Since the initial establishment of CAFE standards in the 1970s, periodic changes have been instituted to accommodate for growth, industry changes, and new information. As with most changes, each announcement has been met with a wide variety of reactions, from sharp criticism to fawning praise. The government’s most recent announcement has been no exception to this.

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Tube Hydroforming: A Short History

On August 28, 2018   /   Hydroforming Industry   /   Leave a comment
Tube Hydroforming: A Short History

Tube hydroforming: a short history. In many ways, the past holds the keys to the present. If those who have gone before us had not accomplished great things, we would not be where we are today. That’s true in many aspects of life and industry; it’s also true in the world of hydroforming.

To that end, in order to appreciate where we are regarding the advancement of tube hydroforming, we must first discuss a brief history.

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Tube Hydroforming: The Process Behind Lighter Components

On August 21, 2018   /   Hydroformed Components, Hydroforming Industry   /   Leave a comment
Tube Hydroforming: The Process Behind Lighter Components

One of the main drivers in the automotive industry is the demand for faster processes and lighter components. One of the best methods for delivering lightweight components is known as hydroforming. Hydroforming enables the manufacturing of non-uniform areas by using a round-shaped tube as the feed-in material. Hydroformed component features can include a variety of cross sections that have different curved sections. 

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American Hydroformers: Getting The Product You Want With Hydroforming

On July 30, 2018   /   Hydroforming Industry, Prototype   /   Leave a comment
American Hydroformers: Getting The Product You Want With Hydroforming

When it comes to hydroforming, many people may think that it is all about making large parts and expensive parts that can be customized and specialized for applications such as automobiles, jet engines, and other parts that may be exotic. However, it would be a major mistake to ignore hydroforming when you are responsible for producing small parts. Many of the hydroforming benefits and advantages are geared towards the production of small parts and items.

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Friction Stir Welding: What is it and How Does it Work?

On July 16, 2018   /   Metal Fabrication   /   Leave a comment
Friction Stir Welding: What is it and How Does it Work?

Lauded as the most significant innovation in metal joining in the last decade, Friction Stir Welding (FSW) introduces a solid-state joining process that is environmentally friendly, versatile, and energy efficient. FSW outperforms conventional fusion welding by joining aerospace aluminum alloys, and other metallic alloys, that are high-strength. The significance of this advancement is that aerospace aluminum alloys, like 2XXX and 7XXX series, have been classified as virtually non-weldable with conventional welding processes because of porosity and microstructure solidification behavior. Resistance welding can be performed on aluminum alloys, however, surface preparation has to be performed, which is expensive and surface oxide becomes a problem.

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