Comparison between Deep-Drawing and Incremental Forming Processes from an Environmental Point of View

Abstract:

Deep-drawing is an industrial forming process which allows the user to process large batches of sheet metals parts. One of the major drawbacks of this process is the complexity and the high cost of dies. In comparison incremental forming is a flexible process, allowing the user to obtain sheet metal parts without the need of using a die. The present paper aims to present a comparative study of the two forming processes by presenting the main advantages and drawbacks of each one. The comparative study, aimed on the industrial implementation of the incremental forming process requires a comparison of the two processes regarding the environmental impact. Thus, the results of the study will justify the selection of the incremental forming process in the case of small batches sheet metal parts in conditions of minimal impact on the environment.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 957)
• Pages: 120-129
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.957.120
• Online since: June 2019
• Authors: Melania Tera*, Cristina Maria Biris
• Keywords: Deep-Drawing, Environmental Point of View, Incremental Forming

References

[1] R.A.C. Slater, Engineering and Plasticity: Theory and Application to Metal Forming Processes, (Macmillan International Higher Education LDT, London, 1977).

[2] T. Altan, A.E. Tekkaya, Sheet Metal Forming. Fundamentals, (ASM International, USA, 2012).

[3] https://www.ukessays.com/essays/engineering/modern-sheet-metal-forming-in-the-automotive-industry-engineering-essay.php, (accessed 25.08.2018).

[4] C. Cotigă, S.G. Racz, O. Bologa, R.E Breaz, Researches Regarding the Usage of Titanium Alloys in Cranial Implants, Innovative Manufacturing Engineering International Conference, (IManE 2014), Chişinău, Moldova, AMM 657, pp.173-177, (2014) 5] M. Bambach, B. Taleb Araghi, G. Hirt, Strategies to Improve the Geometric Accuracy in Asymmetric Single Point Incremental Forming, Prod Engineer Research Development 3, pp.145-156, (2009).

DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.657.173

[6] [J.L.P.B., Camara, Single Point Incremental Forming, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Dissertation, Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa, (2009).

DOI: 10.3940/rina.sm.1998.8

[7] J. Jeswiet, F. Micari, G. Hirt, A. Bramley, J. Duflou, Allwood Asymmetric Single Point Incremental Forming of Sheet Metal, Annals of CIRP 54(1), pp.623-650, (2005).

DOI: 10.1016/s0007-8506(07)60021-3

[8] E. Leszak, Apparatus and Process for Incremental Dieless Forming, USA patent no. US3342051A1, published (1967).

[9] H. Meier, C. Magnus, V. Smukala, Impact of superimposed pressure on dieless incremental sheet metal forming with two moving tools, CIRP Annals-Manuf Technology 60 p.327–330, (2011).

DOI: 10.1016/j.cirp.2011.03.134

[10] M.Z. Li, Z.Y. Cai, Z. Sui, Q.G. Yan, Multi-point forming technology for sheet metal, J Mater Process Tech, 129, pp.333-338, (2002).

DOI: 10.1016/s0924-0136(02)00685-4

[11] R.E. Breaz, O. Bologa, V. Oleksik, G. Racz, Computer Simulation for the Study of CNC Feed Drives Dynamic Behavior and Accuracy, The IEEE Region 8 EUROCON 2007, International Conference on Computer as a tool, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland, pp.2229-2233, (2007).

DOI: 10.1109/eurcon.2007.4400575

[12] G. Muresan, L. Morar, R.E. Breaz, Teaching CAM Techniques and CNC Programming in Technical Universities – An Integrated Approach, International Technology, Education and Development Conference INTED 2014, 10-12 March 2014, Valencia, Spain, 2014, pp.4115-4122.

[13] M. Inta, A. Muntean, P.D. Brindasu, Modeling and simulation in cutting of metal basis teaching, Quality management in higher education 2, pp.491-494, (2010).

[14] V. Oleksik, O.Bologa, R. Breaz, G. Racz, Comparison between the numerical simulations of incremental sheet forming and conventional stretch forming process, Int.J.MaterForm,1,pp.1187-1190, (2008).

DOI: 10.1007/s12289-008-0153-6

[15] G. Ingarao, G. Ambrogio, F. Gagliardi, R. Di Lorenzo, A sustainability point of view on sheet metal forming operations: material wasting and energy consumption in incremental forming and stamping processes, J Clean Prod 29, pp.255-268, (2012).

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.01.012

[16] M. Lovell, C. F. Higgs, P. Deshmukh, A. Mobley, Increasing formability in sheet metal stamping operations using environmentally friendly lubricants, J Mater Process Tech, 177(1), pp.87-90, (2006).

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2006.04.045