Novel five-axis forming press for the incremental sheet-bulk metal forming

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The incremental procedure of sheet-bulk metal forming was classified into two different forming sequences, the discrete and the continuous. Based on these two groups, a movement matrix was developed, which captures required kinematic motions to manufacture a variety of functional components. With the objective of producing near-net-shape workpiece geometries within the Collaborative Research Centre TR73 - sheet-bulk metal forming, the required positioning accuracies of conventional metal forming machines exceed the current state of the art. Therefore, a suitable machine concept was developed and realized. This new machine represents a unique prototype for a flexible application of bulk forming operations to 2 - 3 mm sheets with five motion axes. During continuous forming, such as rolling, and also during simultaneous operations, increased lateral forces prevail. The machine was provided with a high stiffness. That enables a positioning accuracy which, also under load and at rest, correlates the high demands of the sheetbulk metal forming within a range of ±0.01 mm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationESAFORM Conference on Material Forming, ESAFORM 2013
Number of pages6
Volume554-557
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Publication date2013
Pages1478-1483
ISBN (print)978-3-03785-719-9
ISBN (electronic)978-3-03826-100-1, 978-3-03795-469-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event16th Conference on Material Forming - ESAFORM 2013 - Aveiro University, Aveiro, Portugal
Duration: 22.04.201324.04.2013
Conference number: 16
https://amcaonline.org.ar/pipermail/congresos/2012-July/000442.html

    Research areas

  • Five axis forming press, Flexible forming, High accuracy, Incremental forming, Sheet-bulk metal forming
  • Engineering