Toolpath generation for asymmetric mandrel-free spinning

Iacopo M. Russo, Evripides G. Loukaides

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Abstract

Spinning of sheet metal traditionally employs a mandrel to form axisymmetric parts. In this work, forming of highly asymmetric parts through spinning is shown to be possible without the use of dedicated tooling through several physical trials. This technology eliminates the need for a mandrel and hence significantly reduces costs, lead times and material use. There is literature establishing the feasibility of spun asymmetric parts using dedicated tooling as well as work suggesting the potential for mandrel-free asymmetric parts, but this is the first time the latter is demonstrated in practice. This paper describes the methodology for designing blanks and toolpaths for this process and presents the results of the physical trials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1707-1712
Number of pages6
JournalProcedia Engineering
Volume207
Early online date15 Nov 2017
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2017
EventInternational Conference on the Technology of Plasticity, ICTP 2017 - Hucisko, UK United Kingdom
Duration: 17 Sep 201722 Sep 2017

Keywords

  • asymmetric spinning
  • blank design
  • die-less
  • net-shape
  • toolpath creation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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