On the Geometric Accuracy in Shallow Sloped Parts in Single Point Incremental Forming

Abstract:

Incremental sheet forming is a versatile manufacturing technology for small series production. This technique is, however, still challenged by limited accuracy. In incremental forming, each shape comes with its unique complexity and typical geometrical deviations. In this work, the applicability of FE modeling for the prediction of geometric inaccuracies in a shallow wall angle cone has been studied. Typical geometric inaccuracies for shallow sloped parts have been investigated both experimentally and by means of simulation. The evolution of underforming of the cone base as well as overforming of the cone wall during SPIF forming of truncated cone have been analysed. Based on the evaluation of the contact zone between the tool and the sheet, it has been concluded that an extended deformation of the sheet outside the tool contact zone is responsible for the overforming of the wall.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 554-557)
• Pages: 1443-1450
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.554-557.1443
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Amirahmad Mohammadi, Hans Vanhove, Albert van Bael, Joost R. Duflou
• Keywords: Accuracy, Bulging, Finite Element Modeling (FEM), Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF)

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