hydroforming
- noun
- /ˈhaɪdroʊˌfɔːrmɪŋ/
- Specialized
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hidroformado
- The evenly applied pressure of a hydroforming (fluid-forming) press tends to inhibit thinning and crack initiation in the sheet material.
Examples
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Hydroforming presses form sheets with uniformly distributed hydrostatic oil pressure applied via rubber diaphragms that serve as flexible die members and brake holds.
Academic text (1995) -
Maurer's department documents about eight to 12 processes a year, most recently the company's hydroforming method.
Academic text (2004) -
Rolling, hydroforming, welding, and chemical depositing are the other four.
Academic text (2001) -
These include sheet and plate forming, extrusion shaping and hydroforming, machining distortion, and residual stresses.
Academic text (2004) -
The manufacturer uses hydroforming to create complex shapes in metal components.
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In the automotive industry, hydroforming allows for lightweight yet strong structures in vehicle design.
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Innovative techniques like hydroforming help reduce material waste during the production process.
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Etymology
Hydroforming comes from hydro- meaning 'water' and forming meaning 'shaping', so it literally means 'shaping with water' and gives a clear image of the factory process where very high-pressure water pushes metal into the shape you want.