--- title: Our Blog | hydroforming description: hydroforming | --- [![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) ## [Meet our Machines | 20” Hydroforming Press](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/76925/meet-our-machines-20-hydroforming-press) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Thu, Oct 09, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At the heart of [Helander’s hydroforming services](https://www.helandermetal.com/hydroforming-services) is our cutting edge 20" hydroforming press. Sheet hydroforming is an ideal process for manufacturing parts with complex or asymmetrical geometries that would require multiple [...] Tags: [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming), [hydroforming illinois](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming-illinois), [sheet hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/sheet-hydroforming) ## [Need a float? We have you covered.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/75751/need-a-float-we-have-you-covered) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Thu, Jun 05, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) | **Float Ball 316 SS 14" Diameter** | | --- | Did you know that** Helander Company** can fabricate [the metal float for your application](https://www.helandermetal.com/medical-imaging-housing-components-laboratory-equipment.html)? We employ a combination of superior hydroforming, metal spinning, welding, and machining [...] Tags: [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming), [manufacturing](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/manufacturing), [stainless steel](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/stainless-steel), [metal float](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-float) ## [Minimizing Secondary Finishing Operations With Hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/74784/minimizing-secondary-finishing-operations-with-hydroforming) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Mon, Mar 31, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When considering the numerous options available for working with metal, many companies choose the beneficial and cost effective process hydroforming. Originally developed around 1950, hydroforming is ideal for shaping many types [...] Tags: [metal forming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-forming), [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming), [Metal Stamping](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-stamping), [manufacturing](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/manufacturing) ## [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) ## [Hydroforming and Custom Tank Heads from Helander](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/69476/hydroforming-and-custom-tank-heads-from-helander-metal-spinning) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Mon, Feb 25, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) This blog has showcased our [custom tank heads](https://helandermetal.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/custom-tank-heads-the-perfect-fit/) before, exhibiting our dedication to quality above all else in fulfilling your custom product orders. Today we’re going to be talking about them again, as a lens through which to [...] Tags: [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming) ## [Success in Succession Planning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/69475/success-in-succession-planning) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Fri, Dec 28, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) We’ve [talked about](https://helandermetal.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/helander-keeps-it-in-the-family/) our pride and success as a family-owned small business manufacturer. One of the major concerns in any family-owned business is succession planning – planning for the future, when one generation of family is [...] Tags: [Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning), [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming), [succession planning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/succession-planning) ## [Helander Keeps It In the Family](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/69473/helander-keeps-it-in-the-family) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Mon, Nov 26, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Doing business with Helander Spinning, you learn pretty quickly that we are among the millions of family-owned businesses (FOBs) that keep sectors from manufacturing to retail operating smoothly. Our status as a FOB is so [...] Tags: [Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning), [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming) ## [How Metal Stampers are saving big bucks with Helander](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/69472/How-Metal-Stampers-are-saving-big-bucks-with-Helander) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At Helander, nothing makes us happier than doing great work that saves our customers money. Recently we’ve discovered a new production niche that has been bringing us tons of new and repeat customers. It seems that metal stamping [...] Tags: [Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning), [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming), [Metal Stamping](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-stamping) ## [Why Hydroforming? We’ve Got Your Answers.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/69464/why-hydroforming-we-ve-got-your-answers) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Lots of different types of machining methods are familiar to manufacturers. Even if you don’t deal with all of them or maintain a factory full of every machine that’s out there, you can probably rattle off quite a few different [...] Tags: [Metal Spinning](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/metal-spinning), [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming), [manufacturing](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/manufacturing) ## [Dreamliners, Hydroforming and Helander](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/bid/69461/dreamliners-hydroforming-and-helander) Posted by [Samuel Ibrahim, Jr.](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/author/samuel-ibrahim-jr) on Thu, Feb 02, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The new [Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner](https://www.boeing.com/commercial/787family/) is like nothing you’ve ever seen. It’s a super-efficient airplane that uses 20% less fuel than any other plane in its class. Did we mention that it does this with a range of 8,500 nautical miles [...] Tags: [hydroforming](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/hydroforming), [aerospace industry](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/aerospace-industry), [boeing](https://blog.helandermetal.com/blog/topic/boeing) [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/hydroforming#)