--- title: Our Blog | Helander --- [![Helander](https://blog.helandermetal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/new-Helander-Logo.png?width=474&name=new-Helander-Logo.png "Helander")](https://www.helandermetal.com) ![Helander phone](https://blog.helandermetal.com/hubfs/images/phone.png)Call: **630-268-9292** ![Company - Mail](https://blog.helandermetal.com/hs-fs/file-2158700707-jpg/helandermeta/mail.jpg)[sales@helandermetal.com](mailto:sales@helandermetal.com) [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/299658/f20180d1-173d-467e-bb7a-f4f90cf3f589.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/299658/f20180d1-173d-467e-bb7a-f4f90cf3f589)   [![Request Quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/299658/cdcb6b45-3ddd-4a44-b868-e95e5b96e2a7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/299658/cdcb6b45-3ddd-4a44-b868-e95e5b96e2a7) ## Helander ### Recent Posts ## [Steel vs. Aluminum](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/steel-vs.-aluminum) Posted by [Helander](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/helander) on Wed, Jan 26, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Steel and aluminum are two popular metals for producing consumer and commercial metal goods. While both metals can have a shiny, silver appearance, have good forming characteristics, and can resist common forms of damage, the two [...] ## [The Hydroforming Process: How Does It Work?](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/the-hydroforming-process-how-does-it-work) Posted by [Helander](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/helander) on Fri, Dec 10, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Hydroforming (Sheet Hydroforming) is a specialized deep draw process that uses high-pressure rubber to shape and form metal workpieces. In sheet hydroforming, a metal sheet is placed over a die before highly pressurized water [...] Tags: [sheet hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/sheet-hydroforming) ## [Satellite Dishes in the Military and Defense and Aerospace Industry](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/satellite-dishes-in-the-military-defense-and-aerospace-industry) Posted by [Helander](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/helander) on Mon, Oct 11, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At Helander Metal, we provide metal forming and other fabrication services to customers in the aerospace, defense, and military industries. Armed with over 85 years of experience, highly capable employees, and advanced equipment, [...] ## [Metal Spun High-End Commercial Cookware Components](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/metal-spun-high-end-commercial-cookware-components) Posted by [Helander](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/helander) on Mon, Oct 11, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # What Is Metal Spinning? Metal spinning, sometimes referred to as spin forming, is a machining technique that creates axially symmetrical parts from metal tubes or discs. 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