Dan Davis asked:
>
>I need to make about 30 pulleys for functional tests. These have to be
>production intent, so machining is out.
...
>Has anyone out there used a LOM pattern as a tool for hydroforming?
>
Dan,
What about CNC machining a tool for hydrofoming or pressing?
Seems the most easy solution by far.
Some tooling boards (Cibatool/Renshape) have a version especially
meant for sheet metal forming moulds (one for hammer forms as well).
Regards,
Lex Lennings.
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