Developments in hydroforming

A brief review of recent developments in the hydroforming processes is pres ented. The process variations used for forming tubular and flat components, the integral hydrobulge forming of shell products and the newly developed viscous pressure forming process are outlined and their characteristics and applications are summarized, especially in respect of applications of the processes in the automotive industries. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.