Numerical Simulations in Reconfigurable Multipoint Forming
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Forming with reconfigurable multipoint dies is a new flexible manufacturing forming technology which uses discrete pins to materialize a continuous 3-D surface for deformation. The desired tooling surface shape is obtained by adjusting the pins heights and could have a fixed or an active configuration. In this paper, finite element simulation of the sheet metal forming was performed to investigate the influence of the pins network type on the deformation process in reconfigurable multipoint forming (RMF) with fixed configuration. The deformation process is evaluated in terms of thickness, stresses, forces and springback variations. The results demonstrate that the final decision in choosing a network type depends mainly on the design reasons.
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OpenAlex topics: Metal Forming Simulation Techniques · Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Laser and Thermal Forming Techniques
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