Comparison between rotary and conventional flaring processes

Rotary forming is one of the promising incremental processes. However, a wide industrial implementation of it strongly depends on the deep understanding of the mechanics of this process. This paper attempts to develop this understanding via a comparison of the rotary forming process with conventional flaring. Both the processes were simulated using commercial metal forming software QForm. The results of the simulation were validated by comparison with the experimental trials. The main focus was made on the triaxiality states taking place during forming, as it seems to be the main factor determining the success of the process.