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Also known as spin forming, metal spinning is a process manufacturers use to craft axially symmetric metal parts without cutting the material. This process is efficient and highly versatile. At Helander, we have spent over 80 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Helander Receives Aerospace Industry Certifications
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Thu, May 19, 2016
Helander Company has been a staple of the industry for generations, producing prototypes and full production runs for industries ranging from high-end furniture, to medicine and aerospace.
Even with our decades of experience, [...]
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Metal-Spun Furniture: Maximizing Strength and Beauty with Steel
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Wed, Mar 02, 2016
Solutions for Custom Furniture Design
The modern use of metals to construct furniture dates back to cast iron tables created in the early 19th century; contemporary designers seeking custom parts still frequently rely on metal [...]
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Metal Spinning: Creating Superior Food Processing Equipment
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Tue, Jan 26, 2016
Durability in the Most Important Settings
In the world of food processing, manufacturing the highest quality equipment is of paramount importance. Not only does food need to be kept safe, but the equipment itself must be able to [...]
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Helander Company is proud to have received an ASME “U” Stamp for our boiler and pressure vessel products. We have always been committed to quality and reliability, but what does this ASME compliance mean for you and your [...]
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The metal spinning process consists of a tube or a disc of metal that is rotated at high-speed and machined into an axially symmetrical product using either a vertical or horizontal lathe. The advantage of spinning over other [...]
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Too often in the metal fabrication industry, the phrase “we're not set up for that” really means “we don't want to do that.” When customers are met with either the unwillingness to manufacture their parts to print or the [...]
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Need More Effective Lighting? Consider Metal Spun Light Reflectors
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Thu, Jul 09, 2015
Light reflectors are used by architectural and commercial lighting professionals to augment artificial light. Since people obtain the majority of their information through their sense of sight, light reflectors are always in [...]
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Metal spinning 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.
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Metal Spinning Produces Tight Tolerance Components
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Mon, Mar 02, 2015
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 [...]
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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.
Meet our Machines | CNC Spinning up to 80" Diameter
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Thu, Sep 18, 2014
At Helander, our powerful 80" diameter spinning lathe provides a bridge between modern technology and one of the oldest metalworking crafts. By combining advanced CNC controls with high speed production and low tooling costs, it [...]
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Hand Spinning vs. CNC Spinning: Two Sides of the Coin
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Fri, Mar 14, 2014
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 is usually performed on a vertical or horizontal lathe [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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| 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 [...]
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We’ve talked about 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 [...]
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 [...]
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How Metal Stampers are saving big bucks with Helander
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
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 [...]
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At Helander, every year we run into one item that becomes popular overnight. This year, that item has been metal furniture bases. Companies like Crate & Barrel and Room and Board have been requesting a large number of these [...]
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For some time now, the practice of Continuous Improvement (CI) has been a popular principle of production in our industry. As the name implies, it’s a concept whereby manufacturers implement methods to make ongoing, incremental [...]
Metal Spinning and Your Health: More Connected Than You Think
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Mon, Jul 16, 2012
It’s recommended that you drink at least eight glasses of water per day. What you may not know, though, is how you drink it is as important as how much you drink. If you’re drinking out of plastic bottles, you might want to [...]
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You may be hearing a lot lately about Lean Manufacturing. It’s a buzz phrase that many companies love to advertise; “Lean-friendly” and “Lean-optimized” are also popular variations. Lean manufacturing can be summarized as more [...]
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Metal Spinning and Music: A Harmonious Combination
Posted by Samuel Ibrahim, Jr. on Tue, Jun 26, 2012
When you’re enjoying your music, the sounds of a machine shop are likely the furthest thing from your mind (unless it’s mid-career Lou Reed). Whatever your taste: jazz, classic rock, alternative – the melodies that you hear are [...]
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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 [...]
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With so much talk of U.S. manufacturing in the news lately, it’s difficult to understand how some pundits can continue to roll their eyes at the return of factories an industry to a key role, if not a backbone position, in our [...]
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Being able to bring our industry-leading metal spinning together with today’s green energy boom is on the top of Helander’s 2012 to-do-list, but we also know that we can make a difference right here in Lombard, Illinois.
Most [...]
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So, you need a metal cylinder. Maybe it’s an enclosure, maybe it’s for piping or tubing, maybe it’ll even end up in someone’s kitchen as a fire extinguisher. First things first, though, you need to figure out how you’re going to [...]
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