CNC router and laser scanner for manufacturing with incremental forming techniques

在这项研究中的建议是使用数控路由器制造零件使用一个独特的成形工艺称为增量成形（IF）。 渐进成形在金属板材成形中是独一无二的，因为它具有极强的适应性，因为它不需要特定的成形模具，并且使用机械车间中常见的设备。 CNC刳刨机用于提供成形平台和力。 使用成型夹具和固定装置而不是成型模具;这些都是在研究实验室内开发的，因为它们必须适合CNC路由器。需要激光扫描仪来扫描使用CNC路由器制造的零件，并提供有关零件制造精度的宝贵数据。 这类似于目前对大多数制造零件进行的检测。CNC雕刻机和激光扫描仪的组合将支持我的发现基金，用于确定渐进成形中的关键成形因素研究计划包括确定关键因素的基础实验研究。通过使用专用于增量成形研究的CNC路由器和激光扫描仪，可以显着增加制造零件的数量，从而提供更多的增量成形知识。 渐进成形的知识库非常小，因为世界上只有少数研究人员在研究这种工艺。 这是一个伟大的需要发展的知识库，以确定在哪里这个过程是最好的实施在制造业的世界。 加拿大进行这项研究的意义在于它可以为我们的制造业提供竞争优势，使他们能够在短时间内定制产品和开发产品。

The proposal in this research is use a CNC router to manufacture parts using a unique forming process called incremental forming (IF).  Incremental forming is unique in sheet metal forming as it extremely adaptable due to the lack of need for part specific forming dies and the use of equipment that is commonly found in machine shops.  CNC routers are used to provide the forming platform and forces.  Instead of forming dies, forming jigs and fixtures are used; these are developed within the research lab as they must fit the CNC router.A laser scanner is needed to scan the parts manufactured using the CNC router and give valuable data on how accurately the part was manufactured.  This is similar to the inspections which are currently done on most manufactured parts.The combination of the CNC router and laser scanner will support my Discovery Grant on determination of the critical forming factors in incremental forming  The research program involves fundamental experimental studies to determine critical factors. By have a CNC router and laser scanner dedicated to incremental forming research the number of manufactured parts can be increased significantly providing greater knowledge of incremental forming.  The knowledge base for incremental forming is very small as there are only a few researchers around the world working with this process.  The is a great need to develop the knowledge base in order to determine where this process is best implement in the manufacturing world.  The significance of Canada pursuing this research is the competitive edge it could provide to our manufacturing industry by allowing them to customize products and develop products in short time.