Flowforming Case Study 6: Defense
Background Information
Application: Flowforming and Hot Spinning for Defense ApplicationsPart: Pressure Vessel Liner
Material: 304 Stainless Steel
Before: Customer Requirements
- 304 Stainless Steel
- Multiple wall thickness requirements
- Threaded open end
- Strict volume and weight specifications
After: PMF Improvements
- PMF’s flowforming and hot spinning processes allow for a one-piece construction.
- Reduction of cost and lead time by eliminating weld testing
- Precise control of tapered wall thicknesses
