| Abstract Scope |
Forming as a manufacturing process is known for its efficiency in shaping materials to different geometries and the capability of enhancing mechanical properties. Rapid forming without using geometric-specific tooling can add another valuable option to the toolbox, particularly for low-volume production that are often needed in the product development cycle or part replacement or personalized products. The industries that can benefit from this kind of forming methods include, but are not limited to aerospace, automotive, medical, architecture, or consumer products.
In this talk, research progresses and lessons learned from the last 15 years of research in dieless forming, particularly, double-sided incremental forming, from the speaker's lab and her collaborators will be presented. Topics cover geometric accuracy, formability, numerical simulations, toolpath planning, and fatigue life. More importantly, she will also share with the audience on the perspectives of future research and development directions for this technology. |