What advantages do hydroformed tubes offer over traditional stamped and welded assemblies?
A- In many structural applications hydroformed tubes can offer improved structure, reduced weight, lower cost, and tighter tolerances than a stamped and welded assembly. i. Improved structure due to a continuously welded closed cross section in place of a spot welded two piece assembly ii. Reduced weight due to the elimination of weld flanges iii. Lower cost as a single tube and tool can replace multiple stamping tools and weld equipment iv.
