Title: Research clustering and the state of the art in micro-sheet-metal forming: a review

Authors: Aida Mahmudah; Gandjar Kiswanto; Dedi Priadi

Addresses: Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia; Manufacturing Design Engineering Department, Politeknik Manufaktur Bandung, Bandung 40135, Indonesia ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia ' Metallurgy and Material Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia

Abstract: Micro-metal forming that offers solutions for micro-part manufacturing has developed rapidly over many years. In this paper, research clustering on mechanical micro-sheet-metal forming system is described, and a review is presented. Trending research topics in recent years are then discussed. The process forming investigation is more interesting than other aspects, as size effect phenomena at the micro-level influence the quality of the micro-product. It is concluded that more efforts are still needed to fill the gap in developing micro-forming technology to meet the industrial application requirements, especially in producing final products with good quality, which can be achieved only with good material properties, high tooling technology, proper working parameters and sophisticated material handling in precision forming machines. [Submitted 19 December 2017; Accepted 31 May 2018]

Keywords: micro-sheet-metal forming; research clustering; size effects.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMR.2019.104394

International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 2019 Vol.14 No.4, pp.311 - 333

Received: 19 Dec 2017
Accepted: 31 May 2018

Published online: 09 Jan 2020 *

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