CNC router and laser scanner for manufacturing with incremental forming techniques

本研究中的建议是使用一种被称为渐进成形(IF)的独特成形工艺来使用数控雕刻机来制造零件。渐进成形在板材成形中是独一无二的，因为它不需要零件专用成形模具，并且使用在机械车间中常见的设备。许多数控雕刻机被用来提供成形平台和力。它不是成形模具，而是成形夹具和夹具；这些都是在研究实验室内开发的，因为它们必须适合数控布线器。需要激光扫描仪来扫描使用数控布线器制造的零件，并提供有关零件制造精度的有价值的数据。这类似于目前对大多数制造零件所做的检查。数控布线器和激光扫描仪的结合将支持我的探索补助金，以确定渐进成形中的关键成形因素。研究计划涉及基础实验研究，以确定关键因素。通过拥有专门用于增量成形研究的数控布线器和激光扫描仪，制造零件的数量可以显著增加，从而提供更多关于增量成形的知识。由于全世界只有几个研究人员从事这一工艺，因此用于增量成形的知识库非常少。因此，非常需要开发知识库，以确定在制造业中实施该工艺的最佳位置。加拿大从事这项研究的意义在于，它可以通过允许我们的制造业在短时间内定制产品和开发产品，从而为我们的制造业提供竞争优势。

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.