Choosing the Right Aerospace Component Manufacturers
Selecting the right manufacturer for your aerospace components is essential to ensuring quality, safety, and performance. Since 1936, Helander Metal Spinning Company has been at the forefront of precision metal forming, spinning, and fabrication, serving industries with the most demanding requirements. Our decades of experience, skilled workforce, and advanced equipment enable us to deliver highly […]
Advantages of Metal Spinning in the Aerospace Industry
Parts and products for the aerospace sector require the utmost precision to ensure reliable performance under challenging conditions in mission-critical applications. At Helander Metal Spinning Company, we have over 80 years of experience providing high-quality custom metal spinning, fabrication, and finishing services for diverse commercial and industrial markets, partnering with small businesses and Fortune 500 […]
What Is Monel?
Initially developed for commercial use in 1905, Monel® is a group of copper and nickel alloys valued for their excellent temperature and corrosion resistance. In recent years, this versatile material has become increasingly important to the aerospace and defense industries. This blog will further discuss the benefits and common applications of Monel® so you can […]
Metal Spinning vs. Hydroforming
Metal spinning and hydroforming are two of the most utilized industrial processes in manufacturing a wide-range of products from satellite dishes, gas cylinders, lighting hardware, to musical instruments, and more. Understanding each method and its benefits will help you decide which metal forming technique best suits your application.
Steel vs. Aluminum
Steel and aluminum are two popular metals for producing consumer and commercial metal goods. While both metals can have a shiny, silver appearance, have good forming characteristics, and can resist common forms of damage, the two metals offer very different characteristics and are used in distinct applications.
The Hydroforming Process: How Does It Work?
Hydroforming (Sheet Hydroforming) is a specialized deep draw process that uses high-pressure rubber to shape and form metal workpieces. In sheet hydroforming, a metal sheet is placed over a die before highly pressurized water forces it down and makes it conform to the shape of the mold. In tube hydroforming, a preexisting tube is set […]
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Complete Guide to Metal Spinning
Also known as spin forming, metal spinning is a process manufacturers use to craft axially symmetric metal parts without cutting the material. This process is efficient and highly versatile. At Helander, we have spent over 80 years providing superior quality metal spinning services to our customers in the aerospace, commercial, medical, and defense industries.
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Metal Spun High-End Commercial Cookware Components
What Is Metal Spinning? Metal spinning, sometimes referred to as spin forming, is a machining technique that creates axially symmetrical parts from metal tubes or discs. This process works by rotating the metal workpiece, forming it to a mandrel. Once clamped to a vertical or horizontal lathe, the force and rotation will shape the workpiece […]
Satellite Dishes in the Military & Defense and Aerospace Industry
At Helander Metal, we provide metal forming and other fabrication services to customers in the aerospace, defense, and military industries. Armed with over 85 years of experience, highly capable employees, and advanced equipment, we have what it takes to deliver high-quality precision metal parts and products that meet some of the tightest tolerances and timelines. […]
Manual Metal Polishing vs. Automatic Metal Polishing Services
Metal polishing is a finishing process that uses abrasive materials to improve the surface of precision metal components. Polishing enhances the functional and aesthetic quality of the metallic surface by removing surface imperfections (e.g., scratches and nicks), improving corrosion and oxidation resistance, and/or adding a coarse, satin, fine satin finish.
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