In the incremental forging process, permanent deformations are produced in the workpiece through repeated local deformation of the material. These processes can be performed on CNC machines with greater flexibility and lower force requirements than in conventional forging processes.
Incremental Forging
Type of technology
Development phase
Level of innovation
Scale of production
unit
Technology readiness level TRL
Description of the technology
Purpose of use
production of complex-shaped forging
Use in industry
automotive industry
Alternative technologies
- closed die forging
Visualisation of action
Advantages
- material saving
- energy saving
- simple tools
- easy to robotise
Disadvantages
- component production time
Workpiece material types
- all material groups
- ferrous metals
- non-ferrous metals
- non-ferrous metals alloys
Examples of products
- automotive wheel components
- drivetrain components
- shafts
- levers
- fixtures
- structural components (e.g. fasteners)
Implementation of the technology
Required resources
- mechanical and hydraulic presses
Required competences
- training in the operation of presses
Environmental aspects
Water consumption
Energy consumption
Waste generated
Expert evaluation
Development centers
- Wrocław University of Science and Technology
- AGH University of Krakow
- Lublin University of Technology