Living with a Budget

Hydroforming is inherently a cost-effective approach to metal forming. It is a process in which even complex precision parts can be produced quickly and efficiently. But perhaps the greatest cost advantage is in the tooling phase of the process. Since only a male punch and a much simpler draw ring are required, hydroforming tooling requires far less engineering and lead time than matched male/female tooling. Moreover, simpler, one-station tooling means that it is relatively inexpensive to fine-tune a product, making changes after sample parts are run. And it is in this critical phase that Kaupp, especially, excels. We make all of our own tooling, using equipment that is specially configured for this function, and we draw upon decades of experience and detailed production records.