Daniel Afonso, Ricardo Alves de Sousa, Ricardo Torcato, Liliana Pires.
Cham, Switzerland :
Springer,
2019.
1 online resource (ix, 99 pages) :
illustrations (some color)
SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology, Manufacturing and surface engineering,
2365-8223
Includes bibliographical references.
Intro; Preface; Contents; Acronyms; 1 Fundamentals of Rapid Tooling; 1.1 Concept and Classifications; 1.2 Direct AM Rapid Tooling Processes; 1.2.1 Metal Tools; 1.2.2 Polymer Tools; 1.2.3 Ceramic Tools; 1.3 Indirect AM Rapid Tooling Processes; 1.3.1 Metal Tools; 1.3.2 Polymer Tools; 1.3.3 Ceramic Tools; 1.4 Other RT Technologies; 1.4.1 Rapid Machining Tools; 1.4.2 Laminae Tools; References; 2 Incremental Sheet Forming; 2.1 The Role of Incremental Sheet Forming; 2.2 Operation Principle; 2.2.1 Forming Mechanics; 2.2.2 Process Strategies and Tool Paths; 2.3 Machines and Tools
2.4 Part Design and Applications2.4.1 Part Configuration; 2.4.2 Design Guidelines; 2.5 ISF as a Rapid Tooling Process; References; 3 Complementary Manufacturing Processes; 3.1 Sheet Metal Forming Processes; 3.2 Cutting and Drilling; 3.3 Welding and Joining; 3.4 Finishing; References; 4 Sheet Metal Tools Design; 4.1 Geometric Specifications; 4.1.1 Tool Geometry Definition; 4.1.2 Tool Support; 4.1.3 Tool Parts Guiding; 4.1.4 Clamping; 4.2 Mechanical Behaviour; 4.2.1 Analytical Analysis of the Sheet Metal Behaviour; 4.2.2 Numerical Calculation; 4.2.3 Tool Reinforcement and Back Support
This book discusses the general concept and applications of rapid tooling technologies and introduces the use of incremental forming for the development of rapid sheet tools. Methods and techniques for tool design and development are discussed, considering their manufacture using incremental forming and complementary processes. The mechanical and thermal performance of sheet metal tools is analyzed. Finally, possible applications are introduced, with the description of some case study examples.