Emerging Trends in Single Point Incremental Sheet Forming of Lightweight Metals

Lightweight materials, such as titanium alloys, magnesium and aluminium are characterised by unusual combinations of high strength, corrosion resistance, low weight. However, some the grades these alloys exhibit poor formability at room temperature, which limits their application in sheet metal-forming processes. materials used extensively automobile aerospace industries, leading to increasing demands for advanced forming technologies. This article presents a brief overview state-of-the-art methods incremental (ISF) lightweight with special emphasis on research published 2015–2021. First, review method is provided. Next, effect process conditions (i.e., tool, path, parameters) surface finish drawpieces, geometric accuracy, metals conventional ISF thermally-assisted variants considered. Special attention given effects contact between tool metal material deformation. The previous publications related emerging technologies, i.e., laser-assisted ISF, water jet electrically-assisted ultrasonic-assisted also reviewed. paper seeks guide inspire researchers identifying current development trends valuable contributions made field SPIF metallic materials.