抄録
This paper describes slide-bending formation of thin metal sheet by using an industrial robot. The formation of parts made of very thin sheets has become increasingly important following the miniaturization of industrial products, including electrical and mechanical devices. A new process called a slide-bending formation was proposed. The authors have made an automatic slide-bending formation system which consists of an industrial robot, z-axis stage, a force sensor and a CCD camera. The bending formation of metal foil with 0.03-0.04mm in thickness made by stainless steel was investigated systematically. From the results of the experiment, it was shown that the larger the reactive force, the larger the bending angle of the thin metal sheet.
