Sheet metal is very easy to form, including the pressing in of intricate shapes with dies and a hydraulic press, but the dies themselves are slightly harder to come by. What if we could 3D print ...

Multi-point forming is a versatile sheet metal manufacturing method that employs an array of height-adjustable pins or actuators to conform a flat metal blank onto a desired three-dimensional geometry ...

Sheet metal forming operations can vary greatly in their processes. From simple bending to stretching to deep drawing of complex parts, sheet metal forming operations may take many forms. Image Credit ...

Earth’s gravity has long dictated how we build, but a University of Florida engineering team is determined to rewrite the rules – by leaving the planet behind altogether. Associate Professor Victoria ...

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 ...