Bend-Forming-Algorithms

Version 1.0.2.0 (482 MB) by Harsh Bhundiya
Algorithms for the Bend-Forming process developed by Harsh G. Bhundiya at MIT AeroAstro © 2023
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Bend-Forming is a computer numerical control (CNC) deformation process for fabricating 3D wireframe structures. It combines CNC wire bending with mechanical joints to construct reticulated structures from a spool of wire feedstock.
This repository contains fabrication and accuracy algorithms for Bend-Forming, developed by Harsh G. Bhundiya at MIT AeroAstro. See the "Exemplary Structures" folder for examples of prototypes made with the process (like the Stanford bunny in the image above). For questions and comments, contact bhundiya@mit.edu.
For more information on Bend-Forming, see these published articles:
  • H.G. Bhundiya and Z.C. Cordero, "Bend-Forming: A CNC Deformation Process for Fabricating 3D Wireframe Structures," Additive Manufacturing Letters, 2023, 6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addlet.2023.100146
  • H.G. Bhundiya, F. Royer, and Z. Cordero, "Engineering Framework for Assessing Materials and Processes for In-Space Manufacturing," J. of Materi. Eng. and Perform., 2022, 31(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-022-06755-y
  • H.G. Bhundiya, F. Royer, and Z. Cordero, “Compressive Behavior of Isogrid Columns Fabricated with Bend-Forming,” AIAA Scitech Forum 2022, January 3-7 (San Diego, CA & Virtual), AIAA, 2022. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-2263
  • H.G. Bhundiya, J.Z. Zhang, K.D. Overby, F. Royer, J.H. Lang, Z.C. Cordero, W.F. Moulder, S.K. Jeon, and M.J. Silver, “Electrostatically Actuated X-Band Mesh Reflector with Bend-Formed Support Structure,” AIAA Scitech Forum 2023, January 23-27 (National Harbor, MD & Virtual), AIAA, 2023. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2023-0756
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Harsh Bhundiya (2024). Bend-Forming-Algorithms (https://github.com/HaaarshB/Bend-Forming/releases/tag/v1.0.2), GitHub. Retrieved .

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Accuracy Model/AbaqusFiles/Code/SequentialConnectors

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Accuracy Model/AccuracyModel_TetraTrussSims_AMLPaper

Exemplary Structures

Exemplary Structures/AntennaSupportStructure

Exemplary Structures/CurvedGridshell/WithAngularDefects

Exemplary Structures/CurvedGridshell/WithoutAngularDefects

Exemplary Structures/EiffelTower

Exemplary Structures/FractalTriangle

Exemplary Structures/IsogridColumn

Exemplary Structures/StanfordBunny

Exemplary Structures/TetrahedralTruss

Exemplary Structures/TrussHoop

Exemplary Structures/UtahTeapot

Fabrication Algorithms

Fabrication Algorithms/AnimateFabrication

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Mesh Tools/jsonlab-master

Mesh Tools/jsonlab-master/examples

Mesh Tools/jsonlab-master/test

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1.0.2.0

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