Rosenthal, StephanHahn, MarlonTekkaya, A. ErmanPlatt, SebastianKleszczynski, StefanWitt, Gerd2023-02-272023-02-272021-08-30http://hdl.handle.net/2003/4126310.17877/DE290R-23105A new process combination route consisting of additive manufacturing (AM) with a subsequent forming operation is proposed. The process route has the opportunity to increase the efficiency of the AM process route up to 360%. Stainless steel 316L sheets with different core structures (similar to sandwich sheets) are produced by AM, characterized, and formed in a die bending operation. The bending characteristics of this novel semi-finished product can be accurately predicted in a numerical simulation. The new process route is discussed in detail and compared to conventional AM parts in terms of the production efficiency.enInternational journal of precision engineering and manufacturing;Vol. 9, 2022, Issue 4, pp 1021-1034Additive manufacturingSheet formingEfficient manufacturingHybrid processLaser-powderbed fusion620670article (journal)Rapid Prototyping <Fertigung>BlechumformenGesenkbiegenEdelstahlSelektives Laserschmelzen