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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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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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The Curious Case of the Tesla Model 3

On June 26, 2018   /   Hydroforming Industry   /   Leave a comment
The Curious Case of the Tesla Model 3

Tesla cars have been around for a while now, and successive models have been called everything from an “all-electric dream car” to an “eco-friendly gift to the motoring masses.” Of course, press for Tesla hasn’t been exclusively glowing: there have also been reports of car fires, which technically are a type of “glowing” report, but not the type anyone would want. 

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American Hydroformers: Hydroforming in the Automotive Industry

On April 23, 2018   /   Hydroforming Industry, What is Tube Hydroforming?   /   Leave a comment
American Hydroformers: Hydroforming in the Automotive Industry

Hydroforming is a fabrication method that is regularly used in the transportation and automotive industries. Hydroforming is used so often because it allows even the most complex shapes to be created without the need to weld parts. Many automakers have relied on a traditional stamping method and a traditional welding method to fabricate components.

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