Custom Spun Metal with Metal Spinning

Introduction to Metal Spinning

Metal Spinning is also known as spin forming. It is a process where a tube or a disc of metal is rotated at a high speed, and is transformed into an axially symmetrical object. Metal spinning is usually done using a vertical or horizontal lathe.  This process can be performed using cnc, hydraulic power or by hand.

Applications of Spun Metal

Spun metal is used to create round metal parts. This has many commercial applications such as creating decorative and architectural parts. Apart from this, spun metal is also used in machinery parts, cookware, gas cylinders and brass instruments.

Metal spinning can be performed on any ductile metal, such as aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass and carbon steel. The diameter and the depth of this spun metal can be of various sizes. The advantages of metal spinning include the ability to create objects seamlessly  by using a single piece of material and low cost tooling in respect to alternative forming methods.

CNC Metal Spinning & Tooling

At Helander, we use advanced CNC, power assisted and manual forming to create our custom spun metal components. We can spin parts up to 36 inches between centers. Our metal spinning equipment can create parts that measure up to 100 inches in diameter. Our machinery can handle a material thickness of up to 0.250 of an inch for stainless steel, 0.375 of an inch for carbon steel, and 0.750 of an inch in aluminum.  We also offer in house tooling.

Our metal spinning services adhere to strict high industry standards. Our spun metal has found applications that range from decorative to medical parts in both small and large sizes and production volumes.

CNC spun 0.060" thick 1100 aluminum air inlet, 20" diameter x 8" height.  CNC spun 0.060" thick 1100 aluminum air inlet, 20" diameter x 8" height.	Filter plate 8.50” diameter X 1.25” height. 18 gage 304 stainless steel made by spinning and hydroforming. Filter plate 8.50” diameter X 1.25” height. 18 gage 304 stainless steel made by spinning and hydroforming	Paint spray venturi for the automotive industry, part is adjustable, made out of steel, two piece construction. Paint spray venturi for the automotive industry, part is adjustable, made out of steel, two piece construction.	Perforated Filter Basket 20gage 304 7.70” long X 5.00” diameter made on CNC metal spinning machine. Perforated Filter Basket 20gage 304 7.70” long X 5.00” diameter made on CNC metal spinning machine
Enamel Baked Steel housing for a smoker, 22” diameter X 24” height. Formed using metal spinning. Enamel Baked Steel housing for a smoker, 22” diameter X 24” height. Formed using metal spinning.	Steel wheel rim half made from 0.250” thick steel, made via CNC spinning. Steel wheel rim half made from 0.250” thick steel, made via CNC spinning.	Aluminum cups for individual soup cans found at your local grocer. Formed using metal spinning and hydroforming. 3.5” diameter X 2.5” tall. Aluminum cups for individual soup cans found at your local grocer. Formed using metal spinning and hydroforming. 3.5” diameter X 2.5” tall.	Seamless Shroud style dish. 38” diameter X 16” height. .090” thick 1100-0 aluminum +/-.020” gap on parabola. Seamless Shroud style dish. 38” diameter X 16” height. .090” thick 1100-0 aluminum +/-.020” gap on parabola.
24” diameter X 5” height        1100-0 flat black powder        coated 0.040 RMS. 24” diameter X 5” height 1100-0 flat black powder coated 0.040 RMS	13 gage 304 s/s inner housings for high pressure cookers. Diameters are 12” to 24” and height is 18”. Formed using metal spinning. 13 gage 304 s/s inner housings for high pressure cookers. Diameters are 12” to 24” and height is 18”. Formed using metal spinning.	14 gage 15-7ph Stainless Steel, 6.50” height X 7.50” diameter, formed using hydroforming and metal spinning. 14 gage 15-7ph Stainless Steel, 6.50” height X 7.50” diameter, formed using hydroforming and metal spinning.	Variety of components that were spun at Helander Metal Spinning Company. Variety of components that were spun at Helander Metal Spinning Company.

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Metal Spinning Capacities