Ünver, ErtuJagger, BrianDoruk, EmreFındık, FehimDurgun, İsmailSakin, Ali2023-04-122023-04-122016-05Durgun, İ. vd. (2016). "Experimental investigation of sheet metal forming using a recyclable low melting point alloy tool". Materials Testing, 58(5), 475-4800025-5300https://doi.org/10.3139/120.110871https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.3139/120.110871/htmlhttp://hdl.handle.net/11452/32343Due to intense competition in automotive industry, new car models have to be launched as quickly as possible. A re-evaluation of the design and development phases has reshaped product development in order to get product earlier than competitors. Prototype production is one of the longest stages of product development due to physical verification activities. Shortening of this process will provide more opportunity to get project schedule earlier. Rapid prototype technologies are usually used as a guide for visual and packaging analysis. However, there is a requirement to use these parts for functional testing as well. Developing alternative rapid tooling methods which shorten the physical prototype production phase, while adequately supporting visual, packaging and functional aspects of sheet metal forming, can lead to considerable savings in vehicle prototype development. In this study, sheet metal prototype part using recyclable low melting point alloy was experimentally investigated by analysing dimensional conformance of tools and parts. In addition to wear performance, thickness reduction was investigated for stamped parts.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMaterials scienceRapid toolingSheet metal formingBismuth alloyLow melting pointAutomotive industryBismuth alloysCompetitionMelting pointMetal formingMetalsModel automobilesProduct designProduct developmentDesign and developmentExperimental investigationsLow melting point alloySheet metal prototypesThickness reductionVerification activitiesSheet metalExperimental investigation of sheet metal forming using a recyclable low melting point alloy toolArticle0003761679000152-s2.0-85034638094475480585Materials science, characterization & testingInvestment Casting; Sand; Injection Molding