Incremental sheet forming (ISF) has become a sustainable alternative to die-press stamping (conventional forming), particularly for small-batch production, complex geometries, and prototyping. By utilizing a localized deformation process, ISF eliminates the need for large-scale dies and high-forming forces, reducing material waste and energy consumption in small-batch production with simpler tools. These attributes position ISF as an ideal choice for sustainable manufacturing practices in aerospace and automotive industries. This study evaluates the performance of aluminum parts manufactured using conventional forming (CF) and ISF. Tensile specimens extracted from formed parts were tested to assess mechanical properties. Additionally, the Consumption Performance Sustainability Index was calculated. The index includes sustainability aspects and the mechanical properties of the manufactured parts and is useful to characterize both forming processes. The results provide valuable insights for improving the efficiency and environmental performance of manufacturing processes.
Simoncelli, A., Campana, G., De Bernardez, L., Buglioni, L., Egea, A.S., Gadaleta, M., et al. (2026). Sustainability Index-Based Characterization of Al 3003 Part in Die-Press Versus Incremental Sheet Forming. Cham : Springer [10.1007/978-3-032-21157-6_64].
Sustainability Index-Based Characterization of Al 3003 Part in Die-Press Versus Incremental Sheet Forming
Campana, G.;
2026
Abstract
Incremental sheet forming (ISF) has become a sustainable alternative to die-press stamping (conventional forming), particularly for small-batch production, complex geometries, and prototyping. By utilizing a localized deformation process, ISF eliminates the need for large-scale dies and high-forming forces, reducing material waste and energy consumption in small-batch production with simpler tools. These attributes position ISF as an ideal choice for sustainable manufacturing practices in aerospace and automotive industries. This study evaluates the performance of aluminum parts manufactured using conventional forming (CF) and ISF. Tensile specimens extracted from formed parts were tested to assess mechanical properties. Additionally, the Consumption Performance Sustainability Index was calculated. The index includes sustainability aspects and the mechanical properties of the manufactured parts and is useful to characterize both forming processes. The results provide valuable insights for improving the efficiency and environmental performance of manufacturing processes.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
