Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10673591 | CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Single point incremental forming (SPIF) suffers from process window limitations which are strongly determined by the maximum achievable forming angle. Forming consecutive, intermediate shapes can contribute to a significantly enlarged process window by allowing steeper maximum wall angles for a range of part geometries. In this paper an experimentally explored multi-step toolpath strategy is reported and the resulting part geometries compared to simulation output. Sheet thicknesses and strains achieved with these multi-step toolpaths were verified and contribute to better understanding of the material relocation mechanism underlying the enlarged process window.
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Authors
J.R. Duflou, J. Verbert, B. Belkassem, J. Gu, H. Sol, C. Henrard, A.M. Habraken,