Hydroforming
Hydroforming Rear Cradle Arms for a Flagship
These load-bearing shaped tubes on the Audi Q5 are expanded during hydroforming by Vari-Form to include in-die hole punching, all while maintaining very tight tolerances and specified final surface characteristics for a flawless final assembly.
These load-bearing shaped tubes on the Audi Q5 are expanded during hydroforming by Vari-Form to include in-die hole punching, all while maintaining very tight tolerances and specified final surface characteristics for a flawless final assembly.
In Booth D46747 Beckwood Press Co. (St. Louis, MO), a leading manufacturer of hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation systems, and the Triform line of specialty forming equipment, will be showcasing its latest innovations in precision forming technology with two presses at FABTECH.
The FormBalancer FB42 shapes metal without relying on trouble-prone bladders. FluidForming Americas’ environmentally-friendly process uses high-pressure water instead of hydraulic oil as the forming liquid.
The EVOx servo-electric press and Triform deep draw sheet hydroforming press from Beckwood Press feature intuitive controls, recipe handling, data acquisition for part traceability, remote field support and IoT connectivity for maximum uptime and predictability.
