International Scientific Journals
of Scientific Technical Union of Mechanical Engineering "Industry 4.0"

Single-point incremental forming (SPIF) eliminates dedicated forming dies, enabling flexible and cost-effective production of complex thin-walled metallic components suitable for prototyping and low-batch manufacturing. This work develops and tests a robotic SPIF workstation using a Kawasaki RS030N industrial robotic arm to evaluate how system stiffness affects geometric accuracy. The research setup development includes a rigid forming table, a universal forming tool, and dedicated software for toolpath generation, robot communication, and parameter management. Experimental tests on aluminium and steel sheets of varying thicknesses assess the role of mechanical stiffness in maintaining dimensional accuracy. This foundational study completes the SPIF process chain—from toolpath generation and trajectory verification through forming trials and precision analysis—establishing a basis for future robotic additive forming systems aligned with Industry 4.0 principles.