Metal Spinning Blog

Flow Forming: Going with the Flow

janen — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:12:02 +0000

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forming is another way to spin metal and type of cold working process. This process is done at or near room temperature and requires a highly skilled metal spinning technician to carry out the work. Th

Metal Spinning: A Cost-Effective Process

janen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:06:06 +0000

Metal spinning image courtesy of Spincraft.

Ever notice that chandelier hanging from the ceiling or that metal bowl in your kitchen? Chances are that those items were manufactured through a process called metal spi

Shear Spinning Products Never Require Welding

janen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:00:16 +0000

Shear spinning image courtesy of Acme Metal Spinning, Inc.

Shear spinning, also referred to as shear forming, is a manufacturing process similar to that of metal spinning. During the shear spinning process the fina

Tank Heads Used for Tight Enclosures

janen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:51:16 +0000

Imagine the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country of Japan in March of 2011. The devastation and destruction that the Japanese people were exposed to is awful, so many of their natural resources and infrastructure were destroyed. Now, the count

Hydroforming: Another Cold Working Process

janen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:46:30 +0000

A widely used process in the automotive industry is hydroforming. Hydroforming is also referred to as hydramolding and is mainly used to make lighter and stronger unibody vechicle structures. It is especially used in the high-end sports car industry.

Sheet Metal Spinning is Fundamental to Metalworking

janen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:40:14 +0000

Sheet metal is a fundamental component of the metalworking process. Whether it be a hot working process or a cold working process it can be cut, bent and molded in to many different shapes. Sheet metal is simply a vary flat piece of metal that can va

CNC Metal Spinning: Fully Automated

janen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:33:57 +0000

How were items completed without the use of computers back in the day? It is amazing how civilizations such as the Mayans could build Chitzen Itza, the Incans could build Machu Picchu and the Egyptians could build pyramids that are still standing tod

Copper Spinning Products are Durable

janen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:29:30 +0000

Copper is a versatile malleable and ductile metal that is very soft in a pure state. It has a multitude of commercial and industrial applications due to its useful and varying properties. It is best known as an economical conductor of heat and electr

Aluminum Spinning: Great Characteristics

janen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:24:32 +0000

Aluminum is an ideal metal for many applications. It is useful because it is light in weight, is resistant to corrosion and can withstand very low temperatures. It is ideal because it is non-toxic, non-magnetic and a good conductor of electricity. Al

Stainless Steel Spinning Superhero

janen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:16:41 +0000

Stainless steel sometimes reminds me of a superhero. It is versatile and does not stain, corrode or rust very easily. Superheros are versatile and have alter egos and lives (Spiderman is Peter Parker, a newspaper photographer, and Superman is Clark K