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Tuesday, June 8, 2004 - 11:30 AM
SPF2.3

Superplastic Forming of Aluminum Components - A Manufacturing Perspective

A. J. Barnes, Superform USA, Riverside, CA

Superform U.S.A. is a leading manufacturer of aluminum Superplastic Forming (SPF) components for many industries including aerospace, automotive, architectural and even artistic applications. This paper will examine the design and development techniques required to use superplastic materials for building highly efficient light weight aluminum production parts.