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In the metalworking industry, research and development (R&D) is vital for a successful manufacturing project.
After the initial product design, prototyping is the ideal next step in process; though producing a one-off part or [...]
Tags: metal forming, prototyping
Metal Spun Spheres are Versatile and Cost-Effective
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Mon, Dec 08, 2014
At Helander, we have provided clients with custom forming and fabrication services for the last 80 years. Our extensive experience has enabled us to specialize in several areas, but one of our core competencies is metal spinning.
Minimizing Secondary Finishing Operations With Hydroforming
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Mon, Mar 31, 2014
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, hydroforming, Metal Stamping, manufacturing
Safety Under Pressure: Pressure Vessel Shape Matters
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Fri, Jan 10, 2014
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (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, metal forming, Custom Metal Spinning, Custom Fabrication, Custom Pressure Vessels, ASME Safety Standards
Metal Spinning has a long history that spans back to ancient Egypt and has progressed through the years to today’s more advanced methods of forming metal via spinning it. Today, the modern metal spinning process takes place on [...]
Tags: metal forming, Metal Spinning, cost savings, ebooks
The Case for Metal Spinning and Metal Hydroforming
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Thu, Oct 10, 2013
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, metal forming, Metal Spinning, hydroforming, Custom Metal Spinning, Metal Stamping
| 5.60” diameter X 12” to 32” long X 0.250” thickness X 6061-0 aluminum vessel. |
Metal spinning is a unique process that can be used to form complex shapes from aluminum steel, stainless steel, high-strength and [...]
Tags: metal fabricating, metal forming, Metal Spinning, manufacturing, welding, stainless steel, aluminum
Metal Spinning at Fabtech: Developments Circulating at the Show
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Metal forming and fabricating are our business here at Helander, so we’re lucky to be so close to the annual Fabtech conference held just up the road in Chicago, this year at McCormick Place. This year’s show, held from November [...]
Tags: metal fabricating, metal forming, Fabtech