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  • adjective Made by hydroforming.

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hydro- +‎ formed

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Examples

  • BMW's bikes are made of hydroformed aluminum—a technique that uses a high-pressure hydraulic fluid to press working material into a die.

    The Rise of the Designer Bike Benoit Faucon 2011

  • As to StupidName: "A Sturmey Archer SX3 3-speed/fixed gear hub will let you fly over the hills and the Superlite hydroformed aluminum frame is built for speed".

    BSNYC Interview: Dave Koesel of Felt Bicycles BikeSnobNYC 2009

  • "A Sturmey Archer SX3 3-speed/fixed gear hub will let you fly over the hills and the Superlite hydroformed aluminum frame is built for speed".

    BSNYC Interview: Dave Koesel of Felt Bicycles BikeSnobNYC 2009

  • The modifications to the C6 are legion, with all-aluminum hydroformed frame rails, carbon-fiber bodywork, wide rear fenders, 14-inch cross-drilled brakes (front), and massive wheel/tire fitment.

    Personal picks: Ultra-performance cars 2 2006

  • The modifications to the C6 are legion, with all-aluminum hydroformed frame rails, carbon-fiber bodywork, wide rear fenders, 14-inch cross-drilled brakes front, and massive wheel/tire fitment.

    Personal picks: Ultra-performance cars 2 2006

  • For these engines, BorgWarner Emissions Systems produces single-wall EGR tubes with hydroformed bellows to accommodate thermal stress and vibration.

    unknown title 2011

  • The details: The frames have increased cross sections and use more high-strength steel for greater durability, higher towing capacity and improved ride and handling; the front sections are hydroformed.

    Autoblog Jonathon Ramsey 2010

  • A "transverse" leaf spring (not leaf springs), aluminum hydroformed frame, carbon fibre pinnings

    BBC TopGear: Cars and Autos News 2010

  • A "transverse" leaf spring (not leaf springs), aluminum hydroformed frame, carbon fibre pinnings

    BBC TopGear: Cars and Autos News 2010

  • And they believe that use of hydroformed tubular steel components will increase as automakers expand use to reduce subassembly weight and fabrication costs.

    Purchasing - Top Stories 2010

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    January 12, 2013

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