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Automation & Control Systems
Liangchi Zhang, Chuhan Wu, Hossein Sedaghat
Summary: This paper presents a thorough investigation on incremental sheet metal forming assisted by ultrasonic vibration. Utilizing a new acoustoplasticity constitutive model, the study conducted extensive numerical analyses and experimental investigations to examine the effects of critical parameters on forming force, sheet thickness reduction, and springback. The models were found to accurately predict the sheet metal forming process under ultrasonic vibration, with potential to advance ultrasonic vibration-assisted forming techniques.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Engineering, Manufacturing
Yan-Le Li, Zi-Jian Wang, Wei-Dong Zhai, Zi-Nan Cheng, Fang-Yi Li, Xiao-Qiang Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of ultrasonic vibration on incremental sheet forming, revealing that it can reduce surface hardness, uniform residual stress and thickness distribution, and improve forming limit. The findings lay the foundation for better integration of ultrasonic vibration system into the incremental sheet forming process.
ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING
(2021)
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Automation & Control Systems
Juan Liao, Xiangshou Zeng, Xin Xue
Summary: The study finds that temperature significantly affects the surface quality of magnesium alloy, and ultrasonic vibration can greatly improve the surface quality of parts, although excessive ultrasonic amplitude may reduce surface quality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shahid Ghafoor, Yanle Li, Ganglin Zhao, Jinhui Li, Irfan Ullah, Fangyi Li
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of ultrasonic vibrations on forming forces, thickness distribution, and stress-strain distribution in multi-stage sheet forming. The results show that ultrasonic vibration effectively reduces forming forces, improves plastic deformation, and optimizes stress distribution. It is discovered that by applying ultrasonic vibration at the appropriate forming stages, formability and thickness distribution can be successfully improved.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chun Jian Su, Ting Ting Xu, Ke Zhang, Shu Mei Lou, Qing Wang
Summary: This research investigates the influence of ultrasonic vibration-assisted single-point incremental forming on the plastic deformation of magnesium alloy through finite element simulation and experimentation, and draws some beneficial conclusions, providing a theoretical basis for determining the forming parameters.
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Naif Alharbi
Summary: This study experimentally demonstrated that increasing the vibration amplitude in incremental forming process can reduce forming force and dimensional deviation, as well as result in thinning in critical regions. Optimization results indicated that superimposing high vibration amplitude can lead to minimized process time and desired quality characteristics of workpiece.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL-JESTECH
(2022)
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Engineering, Manufacturing
Ashish Gohil, Bharat Modi, Kaushik Patel
Summary: In recent years, ultrasonic vibration-assisted single-point incremental forming has gained attention in metal forming research. However, the underlying mechanism and the effect of process variables on formability are not fully established. This study investigates the effect of vibration amplitude, forming feed, and step-depth on formability through a groove test on AA3003 aluminum sheet. The FFL for the SPIF process is proposed based on thickness strain from tensile testing, and critical values for ultrasonic vibration amplitude and intensity are identified to determine the zones of ultrasonic softening and hardening.
MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Juan Liao, Shaocong Zhou, Xin Xue
Summary: This study investigates the effects of temperature and ultrasonic vibration on reducing twist and springback in PEEK parts during incremental forming. The results show that increasing temperature helps reduce twist and springback, while ultrasonic vibration improves geometric accuracy. XRD analysis indicates that ultrasonic vibration enhances crystallinity and molecular chain orientation at certain temperatures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiqiang Zhai, Yanjin Guan, Ya Liu, Fengjiao Chen, Jun Lin
Summary: This paper proposed a new finite element method to simulate ultrasonic effects in metal forming and analyzed the volume effect and surface effect quantitatively in upsetting and U-groove extrusion. The study found that the ultrasonic effects were significantly different in upsetting and extrusion. The acoustic softening effect and surface effect played key roles in the material flow during extrusion. It is suggested that this method accurately reflects the deformation behavior of materials with ultrasonic assistance, and is valuable for process design and in-depth study of the microscopic mechanism in ultrasonic forming.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chengxin Liu, Haoran Zhang, Xingrong Chu, Zhiyong Zhao, Jun Gao
Summary: Based on a self-made electric pulse-ultrasonic-assisted incremental forming platform, incremental forming experiments on AZ31B Mg alloy were conducted. The results showed that increasing current density and frequency could raise the forming temperature. Moreover, with appropriate current parameters, the fracture height exceeded 6 mm, which was over 240% higher compared to the workpiece without energy field assistance. The most significant softening effect on the sheets occurred when the current frequency and density were 400 Hz with 29.8 A/mm² and 350 Hz with 31.3 A/mm², respectively. The softening effect was mainly attributed to the promotion effect of ultrasound on the dynamic recrystallization of Mg alloy during the incremental forming process.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Juan Liao, Nie Zhang, Yuxiang Chen, Xin Xue
Summary: This paper introduces the application of ultrasonic vibration (UV) technology in warm incremental forming, establishes experimental setups, and analyzes the effects of forming temperature and UV on the forming process. By establishing a fully thermal-mechanical coupling-based finite element model to simulate the forming process, the results show that ultrasonic vibration can significantly improve the formability of magnesium alloy at appropriate temperatures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Zimo Song, Haoran Zhang, Xingrong Chu, Zhiyong Zhao, Jun Gao
Summary: In this study, electric pulse and ultrasonic vibration were used in the incremental sheet forming (ISF) process of magnesium alloys to improve surface quality and reduce forming force. The study found that a composite energy field can improve surface quality and decrease forming force, with ultrasonic vibration having a more significant effect on surface quality and causing surface gully rearrangement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Zinan Cheng, Yanle Li, Jinhui Li, Fangyi Li, Paul A. Meehan
Summary: The study established a hybrid constitutive model to describe material behaviors during ultrasonic-assisted incremental sheet forming, showing good predictability in simulation results and confirming the enhancement of formability. Analysis of material microstructural features revealed the occurrence of dynamic recovery in the material.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Guangda Shao, Hongwei Li, Xin Zhang, Jinchao Zou, Zhiquan Huang, Mei Zhan
Summary: This article introduces a coupling model of the interaction between the ultrasonic field and the deformation field in the ultrasonic vibration-assisted (UVA) forming process. Through experiments and simulation analysis, the non-uniform distribution of the ultrasonic field and its impact on structural deformation during UVA forming are revealed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLASTICITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
George-Christopher Vosniakos, Gabriel Pipinis, Protesilaos Kostazos
Summary: This study focuses on the SPIF of an aluminum alloy Francis hydro-turbine vane, where a concave geometry is designed, CAM software is used to create necessary toolpaths, finite element simulation is setup for validation, and the manufactured part is digitized for comparison with simulation results.
FACTA UNIVERSITATIS-SERIES MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mingshun Yang, Zimeng Yao, Yan Li, Pengyang Li, Fengkui Cui, Lang Bai
ADVANCES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lang Bai, Yan Li, Mingshun Yang, Zimeng Yao, Zhiyuan Yao
ADVANCES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2018)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mingshun Yang, Lang Bai, Yan Li, Qilong Yuan
ADVANCES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2019)