Aluminum Bending vs. Aluminum Forming explores how bending reshapes aluminum along a single axis, ideal for brackets, frames, and simple curves, while forming (such as drawing or stamping) delivers more complex three-dimensional shapes. The article dives into material behavior under stress, elastic vs. plastic deformation, strain hardening, and springback, and contrasts their impacts on precision, flexibility, and structural integrity. It emphasizes choosing the right technique based on part geometry, tolerance needs, and alloy characteristics like thickness and bend radius.
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