:: Goals

"Change the present rigid and manual manufacturing process in the special vehicle sector to a flexible process by developing and introducing an automated and computer aided process design as well as advanced process tools and workflow"

To achieve this very challenging objective, two scientific and technological objectives have been defined:

  • Objective 1: Development and implementation of an emerging technology “Incremental Sheet Forming”, in an industrial environment (requirements, definition of design rules, forming strategies, tools, procedures)
  • Objective 2: Adaptation of simulation algorithms to ISF and development of a specific CAEM software interface, allowing for easy decision-making of optimal part design, linked to the definition of forming strategies, process parameters, and tool designs for Incremental Sheet Forming.

    • These scientific and technological objectives can be monitored by the achievement of the following:

    • Availability of a specific simulation software
    • Development of specific forming tools
    • Improved process thanks to the combination and addition of new steps / technologies within the process flow
    • Development of forming strategies to improve geometric limitations andaccuracy
    • Improved knowledge on part and process design
    • Manufacturing of real industrial parts
    • Benchmarking against other technologies