Enhancement of incremental forming process formability by using improved clamping and multi-stage deformation strategies

Kumar, Narinder; Lingam, Rakesh; Agrawal, Anupam

doi:10.1007/s00170-023-12298-w

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“…Currently, its applications are predominantly confined to small-series batches and the prototyping sector, where the benefits of reduced tooling costs and greater geometric flexibility ca be fully realized. Furthermore, creating parts with high wall angles presents a considerable challenge, and achieving 90 • sections is even more demanding [6]. Despite these challenges, the mechanics of SPIF are relatively straightforward [7].…”

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Experimental Research on Wolfram Inert Gas AA1050 Aluminum Alloy Tailor Welded Blanks Processed by Single Point Incremental Forming Process

Rusu,

Breaz,

Popp

et al. 2023

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The present paper aims to study the behavior of tailor welded blanks subjected to a single point incremental forming (SPIF) process from an experimental point of view. This process was chosen to deform truncated cone shapes of AA1050 aluminum alloy with different thicknesses. A uniaxial tensile test was performed to determine the mechanical characteristics of the alloy. Initial experimental tests implicated the use of variable wall angle parts which were processed on unwelded sheet blanks for determination of the behavior of the material and the forming forces. Afterwards, the wolfram inert gas (WIG) welding technique was used for joining two sheet blanks with different thicknesses either through one pass on one side, or by one pass on both sides. The conclusion of this paper indicates that one-sided welded blanks cannot be deformed successfully without fracture. In case of two-sided welded blanks, the results showed that the desired depth of 25 mm can be reached successfully. In case of the SPIF process, if welded blanks must be deformed, then the suitable method is to weld the blanks on both sides.

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confidence: 99%