Numerical Study on Single Point Incremental Sheet Metal Forming Process
-Single Point Incremental Sheet Forming (SPIF) is an innovative forming approach for sheet materials. In this process, the forming tool is moved along a predefined tool path which is a series of contour constructed a final shape of product by using numerical controlled technology. This paper investigated finite element analysis simulation to predict the mechanical failures in single point incremental sheet metal forming (SPIF). In the present paper, some of these aspects, namely, the phenomenon of the wall thickness overstretch along depth and the effect of the tool path on the distribution of the wall thickness using finite element simulations etc. are investigated. It is observed from the analysis that the single point incremental sheet metal forming is very much time consuming and also the depth of stretch with different step size and tool diameters have been implemented.
Forming Limit Curves in Single Point Incremental Forming
New experimental data is presented on Forming Limits in Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF), which is a sheet metal forming process which does not require dies. A Box-Behnken Design of Experiment is used to develop the experimental plan and analyze data. In former work, the most critical factors affecting Single Point Incremental Forming were found to be material type, material thickness, formed shape, tool size, and incremental step size. In this experimental work, new results are presented as graphical response surfaces which show the forming limit for all the critical factors listed previously. In addition, forming limits are presented in terms of Forming Limit Diagrams.
Formation and Strength of Magnesia Whiskers
The formation of single-crystal magnesia whiskers during the compressive deformation of single crystals at room temperatures is described. These whiskers can have strengths of the order of millions of pounds per square inch. They are formed during fracture as a result of the discontinuous propagation of cracks which are mechanically relieving internal stresses resulting from plastic flow