Multiobjective optimization of incremental sheet hydroforming of AA3003-O: Influence of forming angle and hydraulic pressure on formability limits

Ankita Pandey, Yogesh Kumar, Metal Forming and Additive Manufacturing Research Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Patna

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering

Published online on July 24, 2026

Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Ahead of Print.
This study investigates the coupled effects of hydraulic pressure and forming angle on the formability limits in incremental sheet hydroforming (ISHF) of AA3003-O aluminum alloy. A novel uniform hydraulic pressure strategy is implemented to maintain ...