Helander Metal Spinning Company specializes in custom metal spun components tailored to customer specifications.

What is Metal Spinning?

Metal spinning – also called spin forming– is a metalworking process by which high-performance, axially symmetric parts are created. Unlike other metal forming processes that cut and remove material to produce a desired shape, metal spinning transforms a metal disc or tube —known as the blank— by rotating it on a lathe and applying pressure to form it to a mandrel, and produce a conical, toroidal, or other round shape.

Metal spinning can be done in automatic CNC machines, hydraulic-assist machines, or by manually hand spinning. Spinning equipment is chosen based on production volume and intricacy of the part. This process can be performed hot or cold, depending on material.

Helander Metal Spinning Company has the capability to spin parts as large as 60” in height and 100” in diameter, in a variety of material thicknesses. The ability to form high-quality, thick components, and large diameters with uniformity at any quantity makes metal spinning an appealing and versatile production method.

Advantages of Metal Spinning

Metal spinning offers advantages for a consistent, streamlined process, including:

Design Flexibility

Design Flexibility:
Metal spinning can change quickly to accommodate evolving product designs, allowing for maximal flexibility whenever a need arises.

Seamless, High-Quality

Seamless, High-Quality:
Metal spinning produces smooth, durable parts without seams or welds for components that require superior strength and aesthetic.

Lower-Cost Tooling

Lower-Cost Tooling:
Compared to the tooling in alternative forming methods, like stamping, casting, & forging, metal spinning tools are typically 10% of the cost.

Shorter-Lead Times

Shorter-Lead Times:
The metal spinning process allows for significantly shorter turnaround-times. Tooling and spun components can be available within weeks.

In addition to metal spinning, Helander offers in-house tooling, hydroforming, and machining. Our value-add services include abrasive polishing and Nadcap Accredited Welding to reduce cost, streamline production, and be your single-source for completed, plug & play components, ready for assembly.

To find out if metal spinning would be beneficial for your application, contact us today.

Metal Spinning Applications

Metal spinning presents a cost-effective production method for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, including:

Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace & Defense

Combustor

  • Dome Deflectors
  • Liners
  • Shields

Exhaust

  • Heat Shields
  • Nozzles

Externals

  • Manifolds

Turbine

  • Bearing Housings

Rockets

  • Combustion Chamber Liner
  • Inconel Housings

Defense

  • Artillery Components

Commercial
Commercial

Automotive

  • Seal Rings
  • Wheel Rims
  • Hubcaps

Food Processing

  • Kettles
  • Fryers
  • Grill Housings
  • Heat Lamps
  • Appliance Components
  • Cooktops
  • Lids
  • Hoppers
  • Funnels

Fixtures & Furniture

  • Table & Chair Bases
  • Light Fixtures

Medical

  • MRI Scanner Vessel Ends
  • Shields

Energy
Energy

Oil & Gas

  • Combustor Liners
  • Valves
  • Bearing Housing

Nuclear

  • Waste Disposal Containers
  • Nuclear Fuel Handling and Storage Assemblies

Renewable

  • Bearing Cages
  • Pylons

Industrial
Industrial

Equipment & System Components

  • Pump Caps
  • Rings
  • Ladles
  • Venturi
  • Inlets
  • Wheels
  • Cones
  • Sleeves
  • Electrical Gauge Components
  • Air Flow Nozzles
  • Pressure Vessel Tanks

Satellite Communications

  • Satellite Dishes
  • Antenna Reflectors
  • RF Housings

Core Capabilities

Spinning Spinning

Thicknesses up to 2.50″
Diameters up to 100″

Hydroforming Hydroforming

15″- 20″- 25″ Presses
Blanks 15″ to 25″
Draw Depths 7″ to 12″
Diameters 12″ to 19″

CNC Machining Cnc Machining

Tolerances +/-0.001″
2-4 Axis Milling & Turning Centers

Value-Add Services

Polishing Polishing

4 Automatic Polishers
2 Abrasive Blasting Cabinets
5 Semi-Automatic Polishers
Concentric-Starburst Finish

Nadcap Accredited Welding Nadcap Accredited Welding

Automated Seam Welding
Circumferential Welding
GTAW (TIG)
GMAW (MIG)
Soldering

Trusted-Partner Services

Trusted-Partner Services

Electropolishing
Anodizing
Plating/Tumble Deburring
Laser Cutting
NDT Testing

  • Eddy Current
  • Liquid Penetrant
  • Magnetic Particle
  • Radiograph
  • Ultrasonic Inspection

Heat Treating
Wire EDM
Water Jet

Customer Portfolio

Customer Portfolio

Northrop Grumman
Lockheed Martin
Sea Tel Cobham
NASA
DOVER
Flowserve
Emerson
Honeywell
Blue Origin

Spinning Capabilities

Automatic CNC SpinningHydraulic-Assist SpinningManual Hand Spinning
Typical Tolerance
+/- 0.003”
Max Height
60”
Max Diameter
100”

Materials

 
Hastelloy
Monel
Inconel
 
Bronze
Brass
Titanium
Thickness
Stainless Steel0.018" to 1.25"
Carbon Steel0.018" to 1.50"
Aluminum0.018" to 2.00"
Copper0.018" to 2.00"
Typical Volume
1 to 50K Units
Lead Time
2 to 12 Weeks
Delivery
Worldwide

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