Tube Hydroforming Technology

The ERC/NSM is the leading university associated group in North America conducting R&D and providing education in tube and sheet hydroforming. 
Some of our information is available to the public. Results of confidential research is only available to companies that support our students and research projects.

Click on the links below to get a brief overview of the Hydroforming R&D activities here at ERC/NSM

Tube Hydroforming - Capabilities
 
Advances in Hydroforming for Manufacturing Automotive Parts
 
Warm Tube Hydroforming of Mg and Al Alloy Tubing 
 
Determination of Flow Stress of Tubular Materials with the Hydraulic Bulge Test 
 
Future Trends and Advances in Stamping and Hydroforming Technologies
 
Evaluation of Lubricants for Production Conditions in Metal Forming