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Deep Draw Sheet Hydroforming

Features & Benefits
• High-performance drawing capability for a variety of materials including the strongest alloys
• Easily configured to operate in fluid cell mode for increased forming flexibility
• Dramatically lower tooling costs through elimination of mated dies
• Minimized reliance on skilled labor through an intuitive , programmable control system with built-in recipe handling
• Simplified part development with the “ In-Sight ” feature
• Fast , inexpensive bladder changes for increased up-time
• Reduced unplanned downtime with simple preventive maintenance
Hydroforming Technology , Reinvented Triform ’ s deep draw sheet hydroforming presses use a state-of-the-art computer system to precisely control the downward-acting diaphragm and upward-acting tool to form complex geometries in a single press cycle .
As pressure is applied , the tool is extended atop a hydraulic cylinder , drawing the material into the pressurized diaphragm . Parts such as cans , boxes , or those with curved flanges , which have a greater tendency to wrinkle , benefit greatly from Triform ’ s controlled flow of the material .
Since the diaphragm acts as a universal female die , matched tooling is not required . This can reduce tooling costs by 50 % -90 % compared with conventional press tooling ! Additionally , tooling can be made from a variety of materials including steel , aluminum , 3D printed materials , poured epoxies , and even wood .
Removing the Guesswork from New Part Development Triform deep draw technology leverages a proven , decades-old forming process with several integrated enhancements that increase users ’ forming capability .
Triform ’ s ‘ In-Sight ’ feature allows you to pause the cycle at any point in the forming process and open the press for a visual inspection of the forming results . Depending on those results , you can either continue the cycle or abort it in order to modify the recipe . This ability to look inside the chamber greatly expedites new part development , saving valuable time & materials .
Service & Support After the Sale Our dedicated service and support team is exhaustively trained in Triform technologies , and our commitment to rapid response results in increased uptime for your organization .
Our proprietary PressLink connect module remotely joins Triform technicians with your press in the field . In addition to fast , complimentary support and troubleshooting , the PressLink device facilitates certain program updates without the need for an on-site service visit .
On-board diagnostic systems , preventive maintenance packages , and built-in equipment redundancies further our commitment to minimizing unplanned downtime .
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