Research Article

Effect of Ultrasonic Vibration on Forming Force in the Single-Point Incremental Forming Process

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Setup of the simulation of a straight groove: (a) FE model with (1) tool head, (2) metal sheet, and (3) supporting die; (b) Mesh on the sheet with a (area i) fined mesh area and (area ii) large mesh area.
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