The Superforming Process

Superforming is a hot forming process in which a sheet of Aluminium, Magnesium or Titanium are heated and then forced onto or into a single surface tool to create a complex three dimensional shape from a single sheet.

Superform offer a range of five main Superforming processes - Cavity, Bubble, Back Pressure, Diaphragm and Vacuum Furnace each suitable for specific applications. Superform components can be formed in a range of alloys - each depending on the end application and the forming process required to fulfil the component design. Our sales team can advise on specific applications but a general summary can be found by following this link to alloys.

Superformed components can undergo a range of post forming operations to achieve the final desired part or assembly, ready for manufacture. At Superform we have a range of sophisticated processes available in house, MIG or TIG welding, 5 axes trimming, Robot Hemming, Adhesive assembley, CMM inspection.