@formlabsofficial: 3D Printed Tools for Prototyping and Low Volume Sheet Metal Forming: Metal manufacturing is essential for all areas of the economy. Because of their strength, stiffness, and long-term durability, metal components are used in applications from appliances to construction parts and car body panels. Traditional metal manufacturing techniques include forming, casting, molding, joining, and machining. Sheet metal forming involves various processes where force is applied to a piece of sheet metal to plastically deform the material into the desired shape, modifying its geometry rather than removing any material. Sheet metals can be bent or stretched into a variety of complex shapes, permitting the creation of complex structures with great strength and a minimum amount of material. In this article, learn the basics of sheet metals, the various sheet metal forming processes, and how to reduce the cost of sheet metal forming with rapid tooling and 3D printed dies. For a detailed overview and the step-by-step method, watch our webinar or download our white paper: https://formlabs.com/blog/sheet-metal-forming/?srsltid=AfmBOook07Ud2UNWUODMGV4SE0CcCDTBKwBA14sq_UUG4G1EZxkH4uXg?utm_source=general&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sheet-metal-forming-2025-01-29-global Research conducted by Shane Wighton. Check out the fantastic 15-minute video related to sheet metal forming on his YouTube channel 'Stuff Made Here'! Its top-notch engineering content. Full educational video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cNeAOpR-Ws. Credits also to our Senior Application Engineer Juliette Combe, who consistently delivers valuable assets for Formlabs.

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