Open Access: Influence of material in sheet-bulk metal forming from coil

Sheet-bulk metal forming (SBMF) represents an innovative approach for the efficient manufacturing of functional integrated parts from sheet metal by applying bulk forming processes to sheet metal. It combines the advantages of part weight optimization and process chain shortening. In view of the increasing demand for functionally integrated components, the forming from coil offers an economical possibility to produce high output rates. Nevertheless, an underfilling of functional elements as well as an asymmetric part forming are current challenges. In order to apply SBMF from coil in industrial contexts, it is necessary to understand the causes of these process limits and to develop measures for improving the forming of functional elements and thereby push existing forming limits. In this paper, two extrusion processes are investigated to develop a fundamental process understanding.

Leicht, M., Merklein, M. Influence of material in sheet-bulk metal forming from coil. Prod. Eng. Res. Devel. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11740-024-01304-z