Prototyping as a Tool for Rapid Development of Components for Sporting Equipment

The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the potential of hydroforming process combined with the Engineering Design Science (EDS) in single piece production of a technical product. The chosen demonstration product for this integrated approach is a ski riser for extreme carving. Its load-bearing base is an intricate-shape part that is well suited for modified hydroforming process in an isostatic press. In order to reduce production costs, rapid prototyping and rapid tooling methods were used.