forming-manufacturing-processes > Tube Hydroforming

This process involves the application of internal pressure, to a preform  or pre-cut tube or section, expanding it to the shape of a mandrel or die.

Internal pressure is applied using a water solution, this may be directly  onto the surface of the component, or via a bladder  to prevent contact between the liquid and the component.

Preforms such as cones, tapered tubes, bent tube or sections etc. can be expanded and formed by this method.

Components can be produced with a preferable grain structure as material is freer to flow than with conventional techniques.

This process involves the application of internal pressure, to a preform or pre-cut tube or section, expanding it to the shape of a mandrel or die.

Internal pressure is applied using a water solution, this may be directly onto the surface of the component, or via a bladder to prevent contact between the liquid and the component.

Preforms such as cones, tapered tubes, bent tube or sections etc. can be expanded and formed by this method.

Components can be produced with a preferable grain structure as material is freer to flow than with conventional techniques.