Fluid Pressure Assisted Single Point Incremental Forming(SPIF)

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Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF) method is a process of shaping sheet material using a spherical tipped tool. Machining time is considerably higher than production by a sheet metal die. However, since it is not necessary to use a die, it is generally suitable for use in prototype or a small number of parts production. In this study, the formability of Al6061 Aluminum alloy by spif method was analyzed. Forming analyzes of 1mm and 1.5 mm thick aluminum sheet materials were made at 30°, 45°, and 60° angles. In addition, the effect of the fluid pressure applied on the bottom of the sheet material was investigated. Abaqus software was used for analyzes. As a result of the study, the changes in the wall thickness at a certain cross-section were compared. It was found that Fluid pressure assisted SPIF process improves the forming properties of the material.


Single point Incremental Forming method which allows better formability properties of a sheet metal part without using forming die.
Analysis of Single Point Incremental Forming Method(SPİF) were done by using Abaqus FEA Solver Software. In this work Analyzes were done with fluid assisted for improve forming specifications. Fluid pressure had applied to bottom surface of sheet fixed on to fixture. The coordinates that used for movement of tool generated by Mastercam and Siemens NX CAM software.