Metal Spinning = Cost Effective Metal Forming
Metal Spinning has a long history that spans back to ancient Egypt and has progressed through the years to today’s more advanced methods of forming metal via spinning it. Today, the modern metal spinning process takes place on rigid lathes that incorporate high velocity spindles that shape the metal. These spindles are operated either manually […]
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The Case for Metal Spinning and Metal Hydroforming
Metal Spinning is a process by which a disc or tube of ductile metal is rotated on a spindle and formed into an axially symmetric part. Through the use of heavy forces and high speeds, the metal will deform and “flow” to form the desired shape around a mandrel, a kind of mold that is […]
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Metal Spinning and Metal Stamping: Partners in Prototypes
The options available in metal machining can seem to be different things at different times. Sometimes, the vast range of methods and processes can seem overwhelming and more trouble than they’re worth. More often, though, with the right knowledge and willingness to research, great solutions can come from unexpected places. Such is the case with […]
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Hydroforming and Custom Tank Heads from Helander
This blog has showcased our custom tank heads before, exhibiting our dedication to quality above all else in fulfilling your custom product orders. Today we’re going to be talking about them again, as a lens through which to look at one of our other manufacturing processes: hydroforming. While metal spinning is our core business and the process […]
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Coal, Exhaust, and Helander
There are many steps on the path to energy independence, but one major one is the continued push of coal mining in the United States. Coal has been, and will remain for quite some time, a major domestic source of fuel. With increases in mining sites and activity comes the need for the equipment to […]
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How Metal Stampers are saving big bucks with Helander
At Helander, nothing makes us happier than doing great work that saves our customers money. Recently we’ve discovered a new production niche that has been bringing us tons of new and repeat customers. It seems that metal stamping facilities often face a dilemma. One of their clients might come to them requesting a short run […]
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Custom Tank Heads: The Perfect Fit
Custom fabrication is a way of life at Helander. We’re all about making the exact pieces that our customers need, rather than a whole catalog of generic one-size-(never)-fits-all items. Our custom tank heads are a perfect example of this commitment to all that is custom. A tank head is the cover that you see on everything […]
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Metal Spinning and Your Health: More Connected Than You Think
It’s recommended that you drink at least eight glasses of water per day. What you may not know, though, is how you drink it is as important as how much you drink. If you’re drinking out of plastic bottles, you might want to think again. 17 million barrels of oil are used each year to […]
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Metal Spinning and Music: A Harmonious Combination
When you’re enjoying your music, the sounds of a machine shop are likely the furthest thing from your mind (unless it’s mid-career Lou Reed). Whatever your taste: jazz, classic rock, alternative – the melodies that you hear are a far cry from the dissonance of a shop floor. But there’s more than meets the eye—or the […]
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