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On the Surface Quality of Incrementally Formed Niobium Sheets

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Incremental sheet forming is a viable method for manufacturing highly customized components from non-conventional materials. Among these, niobium is a metal of growing interest due to its potential in various technological applications. In this experimental study, the incremental forming of high-purity annealed niobium sheets was investigated, with particular attention given to the surface finish of the formed parts. To this end, the surface morphology of the components, specifically fixed wall conical frusta, and the forming forces were analyzed. The results indicate that, despite the material’s notable formability, the incrementally formed niobium surfaces exhibit poor quality. This is attributed to the unique properties of niobium, suggesting that the development of surface treatment strategies is advisable to improve this aspect.

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Solid State Phenomena (Volume 389)

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April 2026

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Antonio Formisano, Antonello Astarita*, Marco Garlaschè, Umberto Prisco, Fabio Scherillo, Massimo Durante

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Hardness, Incremental Sheet Forming, Niobium, Surface Quality

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