Sheet metal forming encompasses a suite of manufacturing techniques—such as deep drawing, stamping, hydroforming, bending and stretch forming—that transform flat metal blanks into complex ...

Incremental forming techniques have emerged as flexible and cost-effective alternatives to traditional stamping and die-based methods in the production of sheet metal components. Unlike conventional ...

In the global sheet metal forming and industrial machinery sector, Tianjin Wujia CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd. has been increasingly recognized by industry observers as a notable participant in the ...

In order to improve the forming quality, it is vital to understand the mechanisms that cause the plastic strain localization which eventually leads to ductile damage occurrence in the incremental ...

Deformation processes transform solid materials from one shape into another. The initial shape is usually simple (e.g., a billet or sheet blank) and is plastically deformed between tools, or dies, to ...

Earth’s gravity has long dictated how we build, but a University of Florida engineering team is determined to rewrite the rules – by leaving the planet behind altogether. Associate Professor Victoria ...

General Motors announced today that it is testing a thermal-forming process and proprietary corrosion resistance treatment for lightweight magnesium sheet metal — an industry-first. This is awesome, ...

Machina Labs is at the forefront of a manufacturing revolution with their innovative roboforming technology. These AI Robotic Blacksmiths can carry out a groundbreaking process that combines the power ...

Sheet metal forming operations can vary greatly in their processes. From simple bending to stretching to deep drawing of complex parts, sheet metal forming operations may take many forms. Image Credit ...