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HYDROFORMING

Inodus has partnered with advanced manufacturing facilities to offer you hydroforming with no MOQ.

 

This highly technical process requires a meticulous DFM process. Our partners are well equipped with a range of simulation software including Deform, Dynaform, Abaques, Adams, Solidworks and ANSYS.

 

On top of various forming services, advanced post-processing technologies are also available for your project’s needs. These include diffusion welding, Laser Beam Welding (LBW) and Electron Beam Welding (EBW).

Hydroforming capability overview

Hydroforming (tube) Hydroforming (sheet)
Maximum part size
(original material)
1500mm × Φ150
Larger size upon request
400 x 400 mm
Larger size upon request
Maximum pressure 8,000 kN 15,000 kN
Maximum liquid pressure 250 Mpa 200 Mpa
Typical lead time 4 weeks 4weeks
Standard tolerance ±0.1~0.2 mm ±0.3~0.5 mm

Available materials for hydroforming

Types
Aluminium alloys
Mild steel
Stainless steel (304 & 316)
Galvanised steel
Copper
Brass
Titanium
Inconel
Monel
Hastelloy

Post-processing service for hydroforming

Service
CNC machining
Anodizing
Plating
Powder coating
Part marking
Polishing
Brushing
Plasma welding
Fabrication
Other finishes upon request

Advanced post-processing service

* Those processes are common in aerospace industry

DIFFUSSION WELDING LASER BEAM WELDING (LBW) ELECTRON BEAM WELDING (EBW)
Applicable dimension N/A Up to 6000mm (Length) Up to 6000mm (Length) & Φ1500mm (diameter)
Extra lead time   2 weeks 2 weeks
Tolerance (Robot repeated positioning accuracy)   ±0.05 mm ±0.05 mm
Suitable material
Titanium alloy
Aluminium alloy
Nickel alloy
Titanium alloy
Stainless steel 304 & 316
Inconel
Titanium alloy
Stainless steel 304 & 316
Inconel

Frequently asked questions

What thickness should I design for the forming process

Typical material thickness range from 0.5 – 4.0mm

What’s the difference between EBW and LBW?

Electron Beam Welding (EBW) and Laser Beam Welding (LBW) and are both fusion welding techniques that use a high energy density beam to melt the joint of two components. Both methods have fast cycle times and produce high weld quality. They are similar and can be used side-by-side in some circumstances, but they are not identical.

 

To impinge on the weld joint and produce coalescence, EBW utilizes a moving concentrated beam of high-velocity electrons, while LBW utilizes the heat from a high-density coherent laser beam.

 

EBW generally needs to be performed in a vacuum environment without the use of shielding gas, which provides excellent protection against atmospheric contamination.  LBW is normally performed with argon or helium shielding gases to prevent oxidation of the molten weld pool.

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