Finite Element Analysis and Formability Test on Incremental Forming of IS:513 CR3 Steel Sheets

Abstract:

Incremental forming is a recent sheet metal forming process that has high flexibility and repeatability. Unlike conventional forming methods this process is applicable mainly in the production of prototypes or small batches of automobile body panels, headlight reflectors, etc. In this investigation IS 513 CR3 Deep Drawing quality steel sheets of thickness 0.6 mm were incrementally formed into pyramids to study their formability characteristics. Experiments were conducted under three different spindle speeds (1000, 1500 and 2000 rpm), three tool feeds (1200, 1400 and 1600 mm.min-1) and three step depths (0.4, 0.5, and 0.6 mm). Forming time, thickness distribution and formability of the final components were studied. FEA models were created using Abaqus software and validated with experimental results.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 766-767)
• Pages: 1109-1115
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.766-767.1109
• Online since: June 2015
• Authors: S. Chezhian Babu, V.S. Senthil Kumar*
• Keywords: CNC Machine, FEA Analysis, Formability Limit, Incremental Forming is: 513 CR3 Sheets

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