Forming sheet metal is one of the most critical processes in fabricating and manufacturing parts and components. In sheet metal forming, metals are reshaped in their solid state while they are still ...

Using 3D printed forms to bend sheet metal isn’t exactly new. We’ve seen several people create custom dies for their brakes, and the results have shown the concept has merit for small-scale production ...

General Motors is pioneering the use of magnesium sheet metal on its vehicles with the possibility of double-digit fuel economy gains. Other automakers are turning to carbon fiber to help lighten the ...

During the forming process, sheet metal materials are often stressed to their limits. Computer simulations are used to test how far it is possible to go in production. However, the simulation is only ...

This article was originally published Sept. 21, 2016. It was updated Feb. 2, 2023. Engineers designing sheet metal parts and products are often unaware of the difficulties or impossible tasks their ...