Electroformed Bellows
Electroformed Bellows
Electroformed bellows are metal bellows formed by electrodepositing. The forming principle of electroformed bellows is completely different from that of traditional hydroforming or edge welding. Electroforming has been used for nearly two hundred years, starting with the invention of 1836. The application of electroforming in metal bellows industry started in the second half of the 20th century. One of the early manufacturers of electroforming bellows was Servometer. The electroformed bellows are manufactured by electrodepositing a certain thickness of metal material on a mandrel of the same dimension as the inner part of the bellows, and then removing the mandrel.
- Material: Ni200
- Typical lead time: 30 days
- MOQ: 100 PC
Price: from $9.00*
Technical Description
The electroforming process deposits a layer of metal on the surface of the cathode mandrel by passing direct current through a solution containing a metal salt.
Common Materials
- Stainless Steel
- Copper Alloy
- Nickle
There are many methods of forming metal bellows, such as hydroforming, roll forming, punch forming, edge welding, and electroforming. The main characteristics of electroforming bellows are micro size and abnormal shape. For bellows smaller than 6mm, other forming methods have been impossible, electroforming is the optimal option.
Features
- Micro Size
- Abnormal Shape
- Seamless Construction
- Low Spring Rate
- Low leakage rate
