Flexible 3D stretch-bending technology for aluminum profile

被引:9
作者
Ji-cai Liang
Song Gao
Fei Teng
Pei-zhou Yu
Xiang-jun Song
机构
[1] Dalian University of Technology,School of Automotive Engineering
[2] Jilin ZhouHai Science and Technology Co.,undefined
[3] Ltd.,undefined
来源
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology | 2014年 / 71卷
关键词
3D stretch bending; Flexible forming; Multi-points forming; Aluminum profile; Fundamental unit; Multi-points dies;
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摘要
As the consumption of fossil energy from the traffic system increases, the need for 3D structural parts which provide the design engineer a lighter, stiffer, and more energy-efficient structure is required. A new flexible 3D stretch bending process (FSB) with multi-points dies (MPD) is thus being developed. This study seeks to find out the relationship between the springback error and the adjustment parameters for the FSB process. At first, the structure of flexible fundamental unit (FFU) with four degrees of freedom (DOF) MPD was designed and implemented. Then the FSB experiments with different bending radius of curvature and materials were carried out based on prototype of the flexible 3D stretch bending equipment. The experiment results show that the springback error increased linearly along the length of the workpiece. Without using the post-stretch force, the springback error declined from 7.90 % to 0.80 % by adjusting the positions of the FFU. Most importantly, the surface defects of the forming parts such as wrinkle and crack can be eliminated in this process.
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页码:1939 / 1947
页数:8
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