Research issues in ISF

• Systematic investigation of the mechanics of incremental sheet metal forming considering the process variables such as shape, tool shape and size, blank material and toolpath strategy/parameters is required
• A validated finite element analysis of the process
• Issues involved in designing products for incremental sheet metal forming
•  Software dedicated to incremental sheet metal forming needs to be developed
• Use of 4 and 5 axes CNC machines need to be investigated