Mihai-Octavian Popp

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Mihai-Octavian Popp is a researcher specializing in advanced manufacturing processes, with a primary focus on single point incremental forming (SPIF) and robot-based incremental sheet forming. His work addresses the challenge of producing complex 3D shapes from metal sheets without expensive dies or tooling, making the process cost-effective for prototyping and small-series production. Popp’s most cited paper, "Robot-based incremental sheet forming – the tool path planning" (13 citations), introduces innovative strategies for tool path planning using robotic systems, a key contribution to improving process efficiency and accuracy. He has also investigated the behavior of tailor welded blanks during SPIF, common defects in incrementally formed parts, and the optimization of forming forces using the Taguchi method. Through comparative studies on aluminum alloys, Popp has advanced the understanding of material behavior in incremental forming, particularly for frustum pyramid shapes. His research bridges the gap between laboratory experimentation and industrial implementation, addressing critical issues such as part accuracy and defect minimization. With a growing citation record and a focus on practical applications, Popp is contributing to the evolution of die-less forming technologies for modern manufacturing.

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1. 1
   Robot-based incremental sheet forming – the tool path planning

   13 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Experimental Research on the Behaviour of Metal Active Gas Tailor Welded Blanks during Single Point Incremental Forming Process

   3 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Common defects of parts manufactured through single point incremental forming

   3 citations · 2021
4. 4
   Analysis of forming forces at SPIF using Taguchi method

   2 citations · 2022
5. 5
   Comparison between aluminum alloys behavior in incremental sheet metal forming process of frustum pyramid shaped parts

   2 citations · 2021

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