BENEFITS RUBBER PAD FORMING
Extremely suitable for small series thanks to low investment in tools
Tooling costs are low, 5 to 10% of deep drawing toolings
Single tools, time to market is short
High-tech look for a high-tech product
Optimum flow through round shapes
Not bound to sheet thickness
No surface damage
Hydroform
Metal production methods have improved greatly over the years and even the more traditional processes have been fine tuned to offer a much higher quality output. Hydroforming is not a new procedure but is one that has not only stood the test of time but has also been improved by it as well. The production entailed is much as the name suggests and involves an oil based liquid which is used to form and create shapes of varying degrees of complexity. The entire hydroform production is an extremely cost effective process that is suitable for use with many different metals such as aluminium, stainless steel, brass and copper.
Hydroforming can greatly reduce development costs and overheads by replacing other multiple processes all at once. With its ability to easily form and create a multitude of shapes and designs, it is ideal for small custom runs where a minimum of items are required. It also offers many advantages over alternative methods such as stamping, which is liable to result in a harsher final product without a smooth finish. Stamping is also likely to cause marking on the metal, something that the hydroform process ensures doesn’t happen.
Whether hydroforming is right for you and your business comes down to the specific requirements of the job. It is not ideally designed for much longer production runs but is perfect for small ones. It offers a flexible solution for more challenging shapes and with its fast turnaround, is the ideal choice for many projects. If you are unsure whether this will be the best option for your business, please visit our website today at phoenix3dmetaal.com or contact our friendly sales team at info@phoenix3dmetaal.com. Customer satisfaction is of great importance to us and we will be more than happy to discuss various options with you.
OUR TECHNIQUES
We may excel in rubber pad forming, but in order to serve you optimally, we have more to offer. We assume the skills of our people and the use of the most modern and advanced machines. We would like to show you what is possible within our company. Questions? Call or email us.