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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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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)
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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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Chemistry, Analytical
Vytautas Ostasevicius, Darius Eidukynas, Vytautas Jurenas, Ieva Paleviciute, Marius Gudauskis, Valdas Grigaliunas
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of producing small-batch polymer sheet components inexpensively using robotized single point incremental forming (SPIF) without backing plate support. An innovative method involving thermal and ultrasound assisted deformation of polymer sheets was proposed, increasing plasticity and production efficiency.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Xiao, Se-Hyeon Oh, Sang-Hoon Kim, Young-Suk Kim
Summary: This study investigates the effects of longitudinal low-frequency vibrations on the performance of the single point incremental forming process of an aluminum alloy sheet. A finite element model and numerical simulation are used to analyze the effect of low-frequency vibrations on the forming process, which are then verified through actual experiments. The results show that low-frequency vibrations can significantly reduce the forming force and improve the formed product's geometric accuracy.
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Engineering, Mechanical
Mohit Sharma, Vijay Kumar Gupta, Puneet Tandon
Summary: Incremental sheet forming (ISF) is a novel process widely practiced in sheet metal forming. However, it does not provide good results in terms of accuracy, sheet thinning, surface finish, and forming forces. To enhance the process efficiency, ultrasonic vibration-assisted incremental sheet forming (UVaISF) and elevated temperature incremental sheet forming (ET-ISF) have been developed. Comparisons between ISF, UVaISF, and ET-ISF show that the latter two processes significantly reduce forming forces and spring-back.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2022)
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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)
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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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Chemistry, Physical
Vytautas Ostasevicius, Agne Paulauskaite-Taraseviciene, Ieva Paleviciute, Vytautas Jurenas, Paulius Griskevicius, Darius Eidukynas, Laura Kizauskiene
Summary: This article discusses the impact of locally acting stress field and friction on the single-point incremental forming (SPIF) process. A novel and environmentally friendly method of reducing friction by ultrasonic excitation of the metal sheet is proposed. The finite element method (FEM) is utilized to virtually evaluate the deformation and piercing parameters of the SPIF process in order to determine destructive loads.
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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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Chemistry, Analytical
Wenbo Bie, Bo Zhao, Guofu Gao, Fan Chen, Jiangwei Jin
Summary: This study used ultrasonic vibration-assisted forming grinding gear to improve the gear processing technology and found that it significantly improved processing efficiency. The study analyzed the effects of different grinding parameters on grinding force, temperature, stress, roughness, and morphology.
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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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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Wu, Peihao Geng, Ninshu Ma, Fenggui Lu
Summary: Formability improvement is crucial in incremental sheet forming. This study designed a contact-induced vibration tool with a flat elliptical shape tip and applied it to the ISF of an Al5052 sheet. The results show that the vibration effect can reduce the friction heat and increase formability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
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)
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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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Automation & Control Systems
Haibo Lu, Michael Kearney, Yanle Li, Sheng Liu, William J. T. Daniel, Paul A. Meehan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Yanle Li, Haibo Lu, William J. T. Daniel, Paul A. Meehan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Yanle Li, William J. T. Daniel, Zhaobing Liu, Haibo Lu, Paul A. Meehan
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
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Automation & Control Systems
Yanle Li, William J. T. Daniel, Paul A. Meehan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
L. X. Lu, J. Sun, Y. L. Li, J. F. Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Review
Automation & Control Systems
Yanle Li, Xiaoxiao Chen, Zhaobing Liu, Jie Sun, Fangyi Li, Jianfeng Li, Guoqun Zhao
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Chun Liu, Jie Sun, Yanle Li, Jianfeng Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Zhaoju Zhu, Shaochun Sui, Jie Sun, Jianfeng Li, Yanle Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nan Li, Jie Sun, Guang Zhang, Junjie Lu, Yanle Li
JOURNAL OF LASER APPLICATIONS
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Zhili Long, Jianguo Zhang, Yuecai Liu, Cuihong Han, Yanle Li, Zuohua Li
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COMPONENTS PACKAGING AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qi Xie, Fangyi Li, Jianfeng Li, Liming Wang, Yanle Li, Chuanwei Zhang, Jie Xu, Shuai Chen
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2018)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chuan-Wei Zhang, Fang-Yi Li, Jian-Feng Li, Yan-Le Li, Jie Xu, Qi Xie, Shuai Chen, An-Fu Guo
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2018)
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Automation & Control Systems
Zhaobing Liu, Yanle Li, Paul A. Meehan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sattar Ullah, Peng Xu, Xiaoqiang Li, Yanle Li, Kai Han, Dongsheng Li
Summary: Low geometric accuracy is a major limitation in double-sided incremental forming (DSIF), but various methodologies have been proposed to improve it, including toolpath compensation, adaptation, material redistribution, and heat-assisted processes. However, there is relatively less research on toolpath adaptation and material redistribution in terms of geometric accuracy.