Hidetake Tanaka
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6
Total Citations
47
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About
Hidetake Tanaka is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, specializing in robotic incremental forming and rapid prototyping of sheet metals and composites. His major contributions center on automating traditional metal hammering and developing novel forming methods for difficult-to-process materials. Tanaka pioneered a forging-type rapid prototyping system that uses an industrial robot to automate metal hammering, integrating CAD/CAM with real-time feedback from range finders to correct tool positioning and improve shape accuracy. His most cited work, "Development of optical-heating-assisted incremental forming method for carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic sheet" (2018, 17 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to forming carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP) by combining optical heating with robotic control, enabling precise spot-forming and two-dimensional shaping. This work addresses a critical challenge in manufacturing lightweight, high-strength composite parts. Tanaka’s research has garnered over 47 citations, reflecting its impact on automation and materials processing. His notable achievements include developing CAM systems that account for deformation processes, significantly advancing the precision and efficiency of robotic forming. For students and researchers, Tanaka’s work offers a compelling model of how robotics and intelligent control can transform traditional fabrication into agile, automated manufacturing.
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