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5083
2004
7475
NON SPF Alloys

ALLOY CHOICE
Summary
5083 SPF
2004 SPF
7475 SPF
Non SPF Alloys

 

PROCESSES
Cavity
Bubble
Back Pressure
Diaphragm

 

POST FORMING
Welding
Fabrication
Trimming
Inspection

Using our diaphragm forming process we can successfully form parts which are generally classified as Non Superplastic. This allows alloys used for airframe structures such as 2014, 2024, 2219 and 6061 to be Superformed.

In many cases diaphragm forming is the ONLY practical way of successfully forming such materials and aerospace designers are beginning to see the benefits that Superforming of such alloys brings to the design and manufacture process.

Using such methods we can eliminate costly fabrication work by forming large parts from a single sheet thereby enhancing structural integrity whilst reducing costs and improving repeatability.

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Above: Panel for the International Space Station produced by diaphragm forming 6061 aluminium alloy

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