This paper explores the development and application of the incremental forming process, an innovative method for manufacturing complex parts with high flexibility and low tooling costs. The review categorizes three key process variants: Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF), Two Point Incremental Forming (TPIF), and Incremental Forming with Conjugated Active Plate (IFCAP). This study demonstrates the significant effects of these process variants on part accuracy and material behavior, particularly under varying process conditions. This study identifies critical technological parameters such as tool diameter, feed rate, and vertical step size. The findings also demonstrate the role of optimized toolpaths and lubrication in improving process efficiency. Applications of incremental forming across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and construction, demonstrate its versatility in prototype production and small-series manufacturing. These results contribute to a deeper understanding of incremental forming, offering practical recommendations to enhance precision, scalability, and material formability, and supporting future innovations and broader industrial applications.

Nowadays, there is a high demand for rapid prototyping parts and for products manufactured through plastic cold deformation. Incremental forming process is one of many which presents numerous advantages for fast production of complex shape parts. The purpose of this study is to develop a numerical model through finite element analysis to simulate the incremental forming process. For this analysis a variable wall angle part (VWA) which ranges from a 45° wall angle at the higher base of frustrum cone to a 70° wall angle at the base of the shape was proposed. The numerical model showed where the maximum strains are localized, how big the forces are during the process and how much the material thinned. Although the model does not indicate a possible failure of the material, the integrity of the structural stiffness was altered due to a minimum thickness reached of just 0.26mm.

MATEC Web of Conferences, open access proceedings in Materials science, Engineering and Chemistry

This article explores the process of calibrating the properties of DC01 materials for finite element analysis using ABAQUS and Isight. Precise calibration of yield strength and tensile strength is crucial for accurately modeling material behavior under various loading conditions. The article details the sample preparation process, deformation measurements, and tensile tests to obtain experimental data. These data are then used to calibrate the DC01 material model in ABAQUS with the assistance of Isight, ensuring that the simulations accurately reflect real-world behavior. The results indicate the success of the calibration, facilitating the design and testing of products in a predictive virtual environment. Precise calibration is essential for predicting material behavior in real-world conditions and minimizing the risk of implementation failures.

The aim of this paper was to carry out a theoretical (numerical) scientific research on the behavior of cast and recrystallized basalt, in order to use it as a material in the manufacture of structural elements of machine tools. A unitary methodology has been established for studying the eigenfrequency of structural elements for machine tools by the finite element method. Two basalt structural elements (beam type and plate type) were modeled, which were also made physically, and with the help of the COSMOS / Mark finite element program, the eigenfrequencies of the models was studied.