Experimental study of two-point incremental forming of St12 sheet using negative dies

Two points incremental forming is divided into two categories, negative and positive, and the process investigated in this research is Two points incremental forming. Today, in the forming industry, the production of parts with Dimensional accuracy and proper thickness distribution is very important. The aim of this research is to improve the dimensional accuracy and thickness distribution of the sample produced by the negative two-points incremental forming process. For this purpose, thickness distribution and dimensional accuracy of conical parts have been investigated by making changes in process parameters such as tool diameter, step down, type of lubricant and deformation strategy. To do this research, a numerically controlled milling machine, a complete set of negative die, St12 steel sheet with a thickness of 0.9 mm, spherical tool and SAE 10W oil lubricant were used The analysis of the results of the tests shows that due to the increase in the diameter of the tool at a constant step down, the minimum thickness increases from 0.24 to 0.5 mm, which has caused a decrease in thinning and ultimately the possibility of tearing in the sheet. Reducing the diameter of the tool in a constant step down has led to better shaping in the sharp corners of the production parts, and by applying a new shaping strategy and increasing the number of stages from one stage to two stages, the minimum thickness has increased. This state has improved the thickness distribution of the sample and reduced the possibility of tearing in the sample, and according to the investigations carried out in this research, the lubricant did not have a significant effect on the thickness distribution and dimensional accuracy of the production sample, and the use of the lubricant in this research only reduced the surface roughness.