Flowform

DEFINITION of FLOWFORM: An advanced, cold forming process used to manufacture dimensionally precise, round, seamless, hollow components.

Since the mid-1980s, Dynamic Flowform has used the precision flowform process to produce hundreds of different thin-walled components to net or near-net shape. Our satisfied customers from some of the most demanding military, nuclear and industrial markets appreciate the fact that the flowform process can be a cost-effective alternative to conventional manufacturing practices. Other customers utilize flowform to reap the dimensional, mechanical or metallurgical benefits.

By changing the necessary tooling, it is possible to execute Forward Flowform, Reverse Flowform and Shearforming on the same flowform machine. Although there are exceptions, in most cases it is the configuration of the end of the final component that dictates the method of flowform to be employed. Typically, a cylinder with one closed or partially closed end is Forward Flowformed. A cylinder with two open ends is Reverse Flowformed. A conical or ogivial component is Shearformed. In a number of cases, a combination of Forward and Reverse Flowform is utilized to successfully achieve the desired geometry.

our flowform CAPABILITIES: Our components range in size from diameters of 0.866” to 25.600” (22-650mm), wall thicknesses from 0.006” to 0.600” (0.15-15mm) with lengths up to 26.5 ft. (8 meters). Since flow form poses no limitations on the relationship between component diameter and wall thickness, quite often we produce large diameters with precise thin walls.

To date, we have successfully flowformed a myriad of geometries in more than 50 different metals ranging from Aluminum to Zirconium. We truly appreciate the many customers who have put their trust in the know-how and reliability of Dynamic Flowform