Technologies : Spinforming
The primary objective of spinforming is to create a symmetrical shape or form from flat stock or tubing without reducing the thickness of the parent material. This effectively eliminates the need for conventional machining, or added assembly operations, saving significant manufacturing costs. Forming can be done over a shaped mandrel or “in free air”. Tooling costs are significantly lower than traditional stamping or metal removal solutions.
Using advanced mechanical design and machine control techniques, new spinforming technologies such as eccentric and oblique spinforming can be addressed. Eccentric Axis Spinforming is used for diameter reduction where one end is on an eccentric (offset) axis to the original cylinder. Oblique Axis Spinforming creates an oblique axis not parallel to the centerline of the cylinder without welding. These technologies are perfect for closed-coupled catalytic converters and similar components.
In general, spinning is more efficient than other metalforming processes. Additionally, spun shapes can be combined with cast, drawn, forged or machined parts to reduce costs and increase productivity.
Why Hess?
In a nutshell, experience and knowledge. We not only manufacture the machines to produce a wide range of spun parts, we also, in house, produce prototype and small/medium production runs of spun parts for our customers. We also supply a wide range of ancillary support equipment for sizing, stuffing, trimming and labeling spun components. If you have a spinning requirement, we can recommend an appropriate solution.
What Can Hess Spinforming Technology Do For You?
- Reduce production costs (compared to traditional manufacturing methods)
- Simplify manufacturing processes
- Lower tooling costs
- Provide process flexibility
- Lower capital investments
- Eliminate unnecessary processing (i.e., welding, etc.)
