--- title: Our Blog | Custom Metal Spinning description: Custom Metal Spinning | --- [![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) ## [All About Our Custom Tank Heads](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/all-about-our-custom-tank-heads) Posted by [Helander Team](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/helander-team) on Wed, Jan 08, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At Helander, our metal spinning and sheet hydroforming processes produce a range of durable and high-quality metal parts. Tank heads especially are a perfect fit for our metal forming processes. We produce our tank heads in a [...] Tags: [Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning), [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming), [Custom Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-metal-spinning), [custom tank heads](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-tank-heads), [sheet hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/sheet-hydroforming), [metal spinning components](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning-components) ## [Advantages of Hydroforming for Aerospace Applications](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/advantages-of-hydroforming-for-aerospace-applications) Posted by [Helander Team](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/helander-team) on Tue, Nov 19, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Hydroforming is frequently and advantageously applied within the aerospace industry. The typically high complexity of aerospace components necessitates a fabrication technique that can effectively produce the desired shapes and  [...] Tags: [Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning), [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming), [Custom Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-metal-spinning), [sheet hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/sheet-hydroforming), [metal spinning components](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning-components) ## [Shapes Achieved through Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/shapes-achieved-through-metal-spinning) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Tue, May 12, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Metal spinning ](https://www.helandermetal.com/metal-spinning-services.html)is a well-known fabrication process that produces axially symmetric parts. This process is simple and yields high-quality results, and as such, it has become a primary production method for several manufacturers. Tags: [Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning), [Custom Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-metal-spinning), [aerospace industry](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/aerospace-industry), [metal spinning components](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning-components) ## [Metal Spinning Produces Tight Tolerance Components](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/metal-spinning-produces-tight-tolerance-components) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Mon, Mar 02, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Depending on the specific form and structure of a component, there can be more than one metal fabricating process that can be used to meet the same end. Although different processes can achieve similar results, there may be [...] Tags: [Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning), [Custom Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-metal-spinning), [cost effective metal spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/cost-effective-metal-spinning), [metal spinning components](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning-components) ## [Hand Spinning vs. CNC Spinning: Two Sides of the Coin](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/74478/hand-spinning-vs-cnc-spinning-two-sides-of-the-coin) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Fri, Mar 14, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Metal Spinning (or spin forming) is a process where a tube or a disc of metal is rotated at high speed and transformed into an axially symmetrical object. [Metal spinning](https://www.helandermetal.com/metal-spinning-services.html) is usually performed on a vertical or horizontal lathe [...] Tags: [metal fabricating](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-fabricating), [Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning), [Custom Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-metal-spinning), [manufacturing](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/manufacturing), [Hand Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hand-spinning), [CNC Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/cnc-spinning) ## [Safety Under Pressure: Pressure Vessel Shape Matters](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/73129/safety-under-pressure-pressure-vessel-shape-matters) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Fri, Jan 10, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The [American Society of Mechanical Engineers](https://www.asme.org/about-asme?cm_re=Pressure%20Vessels%20Ensure%20Safety-_-GlobalHeader-_-About%20Us) (ASME) first published the Boiler & Pressure Code (BPVC) in 1915 in response to the need for safety measures in the production and use of boilers and pressure vessels. In the early [...] Tags: [metal fabricating](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-fabricating), [metal forming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-forming), [Custom Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-metal-spinning), [Custom Fabrication](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-fabrication), [Custom Pressure Vessels](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-pressure-vessels), [ASME Safety Standards](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/asme-safety-standards) ## [Achieving the Highest Standards](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/71733/achieving-the-highest-standards) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Tue, Oct 29, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At Helander, we take pride in what we do. We constantly strive to meet and exceed industry-accepted standards of quality for our metal components, including those for the aerospace and defense industries. As a result, we were [...] Tags: [Custom Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-metal-spinning), [Custom Fabrication](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-fabrication), [aerospace industry](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/aerospace-industry), [AS9100](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/as9100), [AS9100 Certification](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/as9100-certification) ## [The Case for Metal Spinning and Metal Hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/71447/the-case-for-metal-spinning-and-metal-hydroforming) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Thu, Oct 10, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Metal Spinning is a process by which a disc or tube of ductile metal is rotated on a spindle and formed into an axially symmetric part. Through the use of heavy forces and high speeds, the metal will deform and “flow” to form [...] Tags: [metal fabricating](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-fabricating), [metal forming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-forming), [Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning), [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming), [Custom Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-metal-spinning), [Metal Stamping](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-stamping) ## [Helander and Union Station](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/69470/helander-and-union-station) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Tue, Sep 04, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Chicago’s Union Station](https://www.chicagounionstation.com/) has been a Windy City landmark since 1925. Located just outside of the famed Chicago Loop, it takes up almost 9 ½ city blocks and is the hub of all train travel in and out of the city. Recently, we were [...] Tags: [Custom Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-metal-spinning), [Union Station](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/union-station), [Concrete](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/concrete) [All Posts](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/all) ### Recent Posts ### Archives - [January 2022 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2022/01) - [December 2021 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2021/12) - [November 2021 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2021/11) - [October 2021 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2021/10) - [October 2020 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2020/10) - [September 2020 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2020/09) - [February 2020 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2020/02) - [January 2020 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2020/01) - [November 2019 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2019/11) - [September 2018 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2018/09) - [May 2018 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2018/05) - [March 2018 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2018/03) - [November 2017 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2017/11) - [August 2017 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2017/08) - [March 2017 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2017/03) - [January 2017 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2017/01) - [May 2016 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2016/05) - [March 2016 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2016/03) - [January 2016 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2016/01) - [November 2015 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2015/11) - [October 2015 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2015/10) - [August 2015 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2015/08) - [July 2015 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2015/07) - [May 2015 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2015/05) - [April 2015 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2015/04) - [March 2015 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2015/03) - [February 2015 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2015/02) - [January 2015 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2015/01) - [December 2014 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2014/12) - [October 2014 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2014/10) - [September 2014 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2014/09) - [July 2014 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2014/07) - [June 2014 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2014/06) - [March 2014 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2014/03) - [January 2014 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2014/01) - [December 2013 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2013/12) - [October 2013 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2013/10) - [September 2013 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2013/09) - [March 2013 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2013/03) - [February 2013 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2013/02) - [December 2012 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/12) - [November 2012 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/11) - [October 2012 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/10) - [September 2012 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/09) - [August 2012 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/08) - [July 2012 (3)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/07) - [June 2012 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/06) - [April 2012 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/04) - [March 2012 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/03) - [February 2012 (1)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/02) - [January 2012 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2012/01) - [December 2011 (2)](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/archive/2011/12) [see all](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/custom-metal-spinning#)