Numerical Simulation on the Effect of Process Parameters for Incremental Sheet Forming

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 158-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qin Qin ◽  
Di Ping Wu ◽  
Mi Li ◽  
Yong Zang
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Rapid Prototype ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Incremental Sheet Forming ◽  
Layered Manufacturing ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Step Size ◽  
Flexible Technology ◽  
Vertical Step ◽  
Forming Angle

Incremental sheet forming (ISF), based on the ‘layered manufacturing’ principle of rapid prototype manufacturing technology, is an innovative and highly flexible technology for forming complex shaped parts without the need for costly dies. This paper presents a numerical investigation on the influence of forming process parameters by modeling the forming process. ANSYS/LS-DYNA has been used for the simulation. The results of study show that small vertical step size can improve the accuracy of the forming. Moreover, large forming angle can increase plastic strain and the four screwdown point optimization paths is an effective method to increase the accuracy of the formed sheet.

Modelling of the effects of process parameters on energy consumption for incremental sheet forming process

2020 ◽  
Vol 250 ◽  
pp. 119456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuyuan Liu ◽  
Xiaoqiang Li ◽  
Yanle Li ◽  
Zijian Wang ◽  
Weidong Zhai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Incremental Sheet Forming ◽  
Forming Process

Review of the effect of process parameters on performance measures in the incremental sheet forming process

2020 ◽  
pp. 095440542096121
Author(s):  
Ashish Gohil ◽  
Bharat Modi
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Metal Forming ◽  
Lead Time ◽  
Incremental Forming ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Commercial Production ◽  
Incremental Sheet Forming ◽  
Forming Process

Incremental sheet forming process has developed the interest of researchers in the field of sheet metal forming due to high formability and capability to produce prototypes of new products at low cost and minimum lead time. Research work is going on in various front to enhance the process capabilities so that it can be explored for commercial production. In this article, progress and recent development in the field of incremental forming has been reviewed and presented for the benefit of practicing engineers and industry. The effect of various process parameters on the performance of the process have been summarized in this paper. Moreover, the issues which need attention are discussed towards the conclusion of this paper.

Investigating the Effect of Process Parameters in Incremental Sheet Forming Process

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
Manish Oraon ◽  
Manish Kumar Roy ◽  
Vinay Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Incremental Sheet Forming ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Batch Production ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Roughness Analysis ◽  
Step Down

Incremental sheet forming (ISF) is an emerging technique of sheet metal working that comes into the picture in the last two decades. The ISF involved the forming of shapes without using the dedicated dies. ISF is suitable for customized products, rapid prototyping, and low batch production. The study aims to investigate the effect of process parameters on the surface roughness. The experiments are conducted on aluminum AA3003-O grade with six parameters, and the trials are performed according to the design of experiment (DOE). The atomic force microscopy (AFM) technique is used for measuring the surface roughness. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is used for analyzing the effect of process parameters in ISF. The result shows that the step-down size, feed rate of the tool, and wall angle are significant process parameter and their contributions for ISF are 85.86%, 1.12%, and 12.29%, respectively.

scholarly journals RSM and BPNN Modeling in Incremental Sheet Forming Process for AA5052 Sheet: Multi-Objective Optimization Using Genetic Algorithm

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Xiao ◽  
Jin-Jae Kim ◽  
Myoung-Pyo Hong ◽  
Sen Yang ◽  
Young-Suk Kim
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Incremental Sheet Forming ◽  
Thickness Reduction ◽  
Multi Objective Optimization ◽  
Minimum Thickness ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Forming Angle ◽  
Tool Diameter

In this study, the response surface method (RSM), back propagation neural network (BPNN), and genetic algorithm (GA) were used for modeling and multi-objective optimization of the forming parameters of AA5052 in incremental sheet forming (ISF). The optimization objectives were maximum forming angle and minimum thickness reduction whose values vary in response to changes in production process parameters, such as the tool diameter, step depth, tool feed rate, and tool spindle speed. A Box–Behnken experimental design was used to develop an RSM and BPNN model for modeling the variations in the forming angle and thickness reduction in response to variations in process parameters. Subsequently, the RSM model was used as the fitness function for multi-objective optimization of the ISF process using the GA. The results showed that RSM effectively modeled the forming angle and thickness reduction. Furthermore, the correlation coefficients of the experimental responses and BPNN predictions of the experiment results were good with the minimum value being 0.97936. The Pareto optimal solutions for maximum forming angle and minimum thickness reduction were obtained and reported. The optimized Pareto front produced by the GA can be a rational design guide for practical applications of AA5052 in the ISF process.

scholarly journals Investigation of the influence of incremental sheet forming process parameters using response surface methodology

2021 ◽  
Vol 118 (4) ◽  
pp. 401
Author(s):  
Belouettar Karim ◽  
Ould Ouali Mohand ◽  
Zeroudi Nasereddine ◽  
Thibaud Sébastien
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Damage Evolution ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Thickness Reduction ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Influence Of Process Parameters ◽  
Forming Angle ◽  
Tool Diameter

New methods in metal forming are rapidly developing and several forming processes are used to optimize manufacturing components and to reduce cost production. Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF) is a metal sheet forming process used for rapid prototyping applications and small batch production. This work is dedicated to the investigation of the profile geometry and thickness evolution of a truncated pyramid. The influence of process parameters during a SPIF process is also studied. A numerical response surface methodology with a Design of Experiments (DOE) is used to improve the thickness reduction and the effects of the springback. A set of 16 tests are performed by varying four parameters: tool diameter, forming angle, sheet thickness, and tool path. The Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) damage model is used to analyze the damage evolution during material deformation. It is found that the model can effectively predict the geometrical profile and thickness with an error of less than 4%. Furthermore, it is noticed that the forming angle is the most influential parameter on the thickness reduction and springback level. Finally, the damage evolution is demonstrated to be sensitive to the forming angle.

scholarly journals Study of Friction and Wear Effects in Aluminum Parts Manufactured via Single Point Incremental Forming Process Using Petroleum and Vegetable Oil-Based Lubricants

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3973
Author(s):  
José M. Diabb Zavala ◽  
Oscar Martínez-Romero ◽  
Alex Elías-Zúñiga ◽  
Héctor Manuel Leija Gutiérrez ◽  
Alejandro Estrada-de la Vega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Incremental Forming ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Single Point Incremental Forming ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Step Size ◽  
Vertical Step ◽  
Stribeck Curves

This paper focuses on studying how mineral oil, sunflower, soybean, and corn lubricants influence friction and wear effects during the manufacturing of aluminum parts via the single point incremental forming (SPIF) process. To identify how friction, surface roughness, and wear change during the SPIF of aluminum parts, Stribeck curves were plotted as a function of the SPIF process parameters such as vertical step size, wall angle, and tool tip semi-spherical diameter. Furthermore, lubricant effects on the surface of the formed parts are examined by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, the Alicona optical 3D measurement system, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Results show that during the SPIF process of the metallic specimens, soybean and corn oils attained the highest friction, along forces, roughness, and wear values. Based on the surface roughness measurements, it can be observed that soybean oil produces the worst surface roughness finish in the direction perpendicular to the tool passes (Ra =1.45 μm) considering a vertical step size of 0.25 mm with a 5 mm tool tip diameter. These findings are confirmed through plotting SPIFed Stribeck curves for the soybean and corn oils that show small hydrodynamic span regime changes for an increasing sample step-size forming process. This article elucidates the effects caused by mineral and vegetable oils on the surface of aluminum parts produced as a function of Single Point Incremental Sheet Forming process parameters.

Optimization in single point incremental forming of Inconel 718 through response surface methodology

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-160
Author(s):  
S. Pratheesh Kumar ◽  
S. Elangovan
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Inconel 718 ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Incremental Sheet Forming ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Profile Accuracy

Incremental sheet forming is a flexible and versatile process with a promising future in the batch production and prototyping sectors. With decreased design time and negligible production time, incremental sheet forming provides reliability, flexibility, and quality, while being an economical option in contrast to the traditional forming process. In this paper, Inconel 718, a material that has extensive use in aircraft engines, is considered for experimental work to obtain the optimum combination of process parameters. Response surface methodology is used to optimize the process parameters, in particular feed rate, step depth, and lubricant viscosity. The output responses are surface roughness, profile accuracy, and wall thickness. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is performed using the experimental results to predict the statistical influence of the process parameters. The optimal combination of process parameters is further predicted using a numerical optimization technique to achieve better profile accuracy and surface finish. The results obtained are experimentally validated and are in good agreement with the predicted values.

Effect of Incremental Forming Process Parameters on Aluminum Alloy Using Experimental Studies

2015 ◽  
Vol 1119 ◽  
pp. 633-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil D. Majagi ◽  
G. Chandramohan ◽  
Mouleeswaran Senthil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Feed Rate ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Incremental Sheet Forming ◽  
Thickness Reduction ◽  
Tool Rotational Speed ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Vertical Step ◽  
Tool Diameter

Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) process is Innovative and cost effective technology trend for forming products in manufacturing industries. The current research is to study and investigate the influence of incremental sheet forming process parameters on response surfaces of aluminium alloy sheet components. In this experiment, Aluminium alloy AA1050 sheet was selected to process forming by using CNC machining centre without expensive dies. Individual and interactive effect of different factors such as, thickness of sheet, tool diameter, vertical step, feed rate, and tool rotational speed at different levels were assessed to improve the processing time. For the design of experiment (DOE), Taguchi’s L27 orthogonal array was used to investigate and optimize the influencing ISF process parameters. From ANOVA results, it was found that for thickness reduction, the influencing factors were as following; feed rate (21.40 %); for roughness, tool rotation speed (20.43 %) and for hardness, thicknesses of sheet (39.49 %). Response Surface Methodology (RSM) showed that optimal values obtained were 0.46 mm, 10 mm, 0.6818 mm, 2232.32 mm/min., and 2626 rpm for thickness of sheet, tool diameter, vertical step, feed rate and tool rotational speed respectively. For percentage thickness reduction of 59.6%, minimum roughness 2.09μm, and maximum hardness 41.7 BHN, the confirmatory test showed values of 64.78 % thickness reduction, roughness of 2.14μm and hardness of 44.82 BHN that were in agreement with the predicted value.

Force Measurements for Single Point Incremental Forming: An Experimental Study

2005 ◽  
Vol 6-8 ◽  
pp. 441-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joost R. Duflou ◽  
Alexander Szekeres ◽  
P. Vanherck
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Incremental Forming ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Force Measurements ◽  
Test Program ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Step Size ◽  
Experimental Platform ◽  
Vertical Step ◽  
The Relationship

In this paper an experimental platform capable of measuring forces in process during an incremental forming procedure is described and the results garnered from it are presented. Some of the earliest measurements of forces in incremental forming and the changes induced on the measured load are reported. Using a table type force dynamometer with incremental forming fixture mounted on top, three components of force were measured throughout the forming process. They were found to vary as the parts were made. The reported experimental test program was focused on the influence of three different process parameters on the forming forces: the vertical step size between consecutive contours, the diameter of the tool and the steepness of the part’s wall. For the tested material, analytical results demonstrating the relationship between the respective process parameters and the induced forces are presented in this paper.

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