Hydroforming

Precise component geometries through high-pressure internal forming

Hydroforming for the production of sheet metal, tube and profile-based components with complex geometries made of metal and plastic—from prototypes to pre-series production. Our equipment enables reproducible forming processes with the highest dimensional accuracy and material efficiency. Together with industry partners, we implement innovative lightweight and structural concepts under real production conditions. Our expertise also includes process combinations, e.g., with injection molding or form hardening, as well as temperature-controlled forming using a gaseous working medium.

Hydroforming Machines

The Fraunhofer IWU test facilities feature a variety of hydroforming machines. Please contact us to learn more about these machines and to utilize them in your projects.

Hydroforming-Press HS3-1500

Pressing force: 15,000 kN; maximum forming pressure with HFA: 700 MPa

Hydroforming-Press SHP 50.000

Pressing force: 50,000 kN; maximum forming pressure with HFA: 400 MPa

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Sebastian Melzer
Design and Development

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