Dimensional accuracy in quick plastic forming of aluminum alloy using demolding mechanism

This study focuses on quick plastic forming (QPF), product dimensional tolerances, and removal methods. The traditional curled metal shell mold in QFP, has limitations such as long process time and unstable quality. Therefore, this investigation designed a demolding mechanism, in order to improve th...

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Published in:Advances in mechanical engineering 2021-06, Vol.13 (6)
Main Authors: Liu, Chin-Wei, Lee, Shyong, Chou, Dean, Hsu, Shu-Han, Chu, Chun Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum base alloys
Dies
Dimensional tolerances
Machining
Metal shells
Stamping
Tolerances
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Summary:This study focuses on quick plastic forming (QPF), product dimensional tolerances, and removal methods. The traditional curled metal shell mold in QFP, has limitations such as long process time and unstable quality. Therefore, this investigation designed a demolding mechanism, in order to improve the process efficiency and dimensional accuracy of QPF, in the manufacture of metal casings. The research results show that the proposed mechanism can significantly decrease the process time, because it replaces most of the operations of specimens movement after forming completely. The shorter process time reduce the die temperature loss during operation, thus also improving the efficiency by eliminating the need to wait for the die to return to its operation temperature. In terms of dimensional tolerance, the tolerance grade of QPF process was determined using the standard deviation, and found to be between IT10 and IT14. This range covers the scope of CNC cutting and stamping processing, indicating that the process has commercial value in the production of metal casings, because the current mainstream manufacturing process of metal casings comprises casting, stamping and CNC machining.
ISSN:1687-8132
1687-8140
DOI:10.1177/16878140211021731