Multi-stage incremental sheet forming systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11579583
APP PUB NO 20210325843A1
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16853904

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A multi-stage incremental sheet forming system includes a forming tool, and at least one control unit in communication with the forming tool. The at least one control unit is configured to determine a convex hull of a target structure to be formed by the forming tool. The at least one control unit is further configured to operate the forming tool according to a first tool path in relation to an initial structure to form an intermediate structure having a shape based on the convex hull of the target structure. The at least one control unit is further configured to operate the forming tool according to a second tool path in relation to the intermediate structure to form one or more inward features into the intermediate structure to form the target structure.

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THE BOEING COMPANY100 NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA CHICAGO IL 60606

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Elford, Michael C Springfield, AU 14 46

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