A Review on Ultrasonic-Assisted Forming: Mechanism, Model, and Process

Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering

Guangda Shao¹  Hongwei Li¹  Mei Zhan¹ 

[1] Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Precision Forming Technology and Equipment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 710072, Xi’an, China;

关键词: Ultrasonic vibration;    Forming;    Mechanism;    Model;    Processing performance;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s10033-021-00612-0

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Compared with conventional forming processes, ultrasonic-assisted forming technology with a high frequency and small amplitude can significantly improve the forming quality of materials. Owing to the advantages of reduced forming force, improved surface quality, avoidance of forming defects, and strengthened surface structure, ultrasonic-assisted forming technology has been applied to increasingly advanced forming processes, such as incremental forming, spinning, and micro-forming. However, in the ultrasonic-assisted forming process, there are multiple ultrasonic mechanisms, such as the volume effect and surface effect. The explanation of the effect of ultrasonic vibration (UV) on plastic deformation remains controversial, hindering the development of related technologies. Recently, many researchers have proposed many new theories and technologies for ultrasonic-assisted forming. To summarize these developments, systematic discussions on mechanisms, theoretical models, and forming performances are provided in this review. On this basis, the limitations of the current study are discussed. In addition, an outlook for ultrasonic-assisted forming is proposed: efficient and stable UV systems, difficulty forming components with complex geometry, explanation of the in-depth mechanism, a systematic theoretical prediction model, and multi-field-coupling energy-assisted forming are considered to be hot spots in future studies. The present review enhances existing knowledge of ultrasonic-assisted forming, and facilitates a fast reference for related researchers.

【 授权许可】

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