Neutral layer shifting (NLS) is the most fundamental phenomenon during tube bending,
which characterizes tension-compression (TC) non-uniform bending deformation and …

Six-axis free bending and twisting (6FBT) technology is suitable for the integral bending of
complex profiles with torsional characteristics for the cross-section. However, the influence …

In 3D free-bending technology, the bending forming of the tube consists of the transition
section and the stable forming section. However, because of the continuous movement of …

Springback, wrinkling, and thinning typically occur during the stamping of thin-walled
semicircular shells with bending angle. These defects cause poor forming accuracy of …

This paper presents the results of predictions of springback of cold-rolled anisotropic steel
sheets using an approach based on a multilayer perceptron-based artificial neural network …

With the advantages of continuous bending, small bending diameter, and variable curvature,
the spatial variable curvature (SVC) bent metallic tube (MT) is widely used in the aeronautics …

Predicting springback is important for improving the precision of tube bending forming.
Compared with a homogeneous tube, the springback of a welded tube is more complex …

The fabrication of complex thin-walled components with irregular cross-sectional geometries
often necessitates multi-pass forming processes. The springback phenomena at the …

Abstract Three dimensional (3D) tubes, which possess the characteristics of space saving,
lightweight and high strength, are widely used in many high-end industries such as aviation …

Because of the excellent thermal conductivity and increased strength, finned special-shaped
tube (FSST) is frequently utilized in a variety of industrial applications. However, duo to the …