Mr
Joseph
Tunn-Rutter
(he/him)

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Research Assistant

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j.j.tunn-rutter@sheffield.ac.uk

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Mr Joseph Tunn-Rutter
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Mappin E201
Sir Frederick Mappin Building
Mappin Street

Sheffield

S1 3JD

Profile

My research focuses on Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF), a die-less manufacturing technique that uses a CNC-controlled tool to progressively shape sheet metal. ISF provides a flexible, rapid and cost-effective alternative to conventional stamping and deep drawing for low-volume production. I am currently working with industrial partners to develop case studies supporting commercialisation, specifically for Powder Metallurgy Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP) capsules and aerospace components. Through this work, I am investigating how process parameters influence component accuracy and material properties, building an evidence base that demonstrates ISF’s capabilities and fosters industrial confidence in its adoption.

Research interests

Incremental Sheet Forming, Sheet Metal Forming, Manufacturing, PM-HIP. 

Research group

Mechanical Engineering