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AUTHOR
G P Rusu
Comparison between aluminum alloys behavior in incremental sheet metal forming process of frustum pyramid shaped parts
Abstract Single point incremental forming is a new emerging technology, used mainly for prototype development or small series production, with good prospects in industrial implementation. However, the parts manufactured through this process often presents low accuracy, thus the industrial implementation is yet limited. Incremental forming process can be done with the help of different technological equipment, such as industrial robots and numerically controlled machines. Since the process is still in development phase, it is a good practice to use finite element analysis software packages in order to reduce time and costs to produce accurate parts. The aim of this paper is to investigate th…
Robot-based incremental sheet forming – the tool path planning
Abstract To achieve a 3D shape with certain degree of complexity from metal sheets that are flat in the beginning, especially for prototype development or small series production, that is also cost efficient by avoiding high-end dies or expensive tooling, the incremental sheet forming process can represent the ideal choice due to its flexibility, reduced forming forces and increased formability. The process is performed with a round tool that follows a predefined path to deform the flat metal sheet into its final shape. The proper selection of the toolpaths affects the productivity and the accuracy of each part. The process having to focus on forming each single point in increments. For cos…