1. “Development of Manufacturing Techniques by Incremental Sheet Forming Operations”, TEYDEB 1501 – funded by TUBITAK, 07/2011 – 06/2013, Incremental sheet forming processes are the method of forming by using mold-free or single-sided gauges, applying one or more points to the sheet with a special printing tip and changing the printing place; can be realized on a CNC vertical machining machine. The project includes research, development and application of techniques for the production of prototypes of automotive sheet metal parts of incremental sheet metal forming processes and includes the following basic works: (I) FEM model will be formed with detailed analysis on sheet metal; this model will be compared with the findings obtained from repeated tests with analytical forms and a detailed study will be carried out on the analysis parameters and material properties. (ii) FEA toolpath optimization studies will be performed; alternative tool paths in which the same geometry can be obtained will be tested with FEM, the most suitable tool path in terms of tolerances will be determined and operability and performance will be determined. (iii) Production of prototype parts with incremental sheet metal forming will be realized and compared with conventional methods. In the future, rapid reference information packages will be created for the production of new and different geometries with new materials that may be required in prototype manufacturing. As a result of the project, an infrastructure for incremental sheet metal forming and prototype manufacturing, which will be able to perform manufacturing analysis and manufacturing for new parts will be acquired.
  2. “Development of Lamineted Tooling Technology for Prototype Part Production”, TEYDEB 1505 – funded by TUBITAK, 01/2016 – 12/2017, As an alternative die production method, the production of sheet laminated die involves the stacking of sheet materials cut in suitable geometries in a certain sequence and joining them with suitable holding / adhesive methods. In this study; preparation of sheet metal parts in virtual environment; dividing the die into slices; laser cutting; dies will be produced by bringing together the cut sheets; how to make a modified die; how to improve the die surface topics will be examined
  3. “After the Incremental Sheet Metal Forming Process, The Development of a Simulation Tool Based on The Finite Element Method to Determine Material Properties”, SANTEZ – Industrial Thesis Program funded by Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology, 07/2012 – 06/2014, Description: Incremental sheet forming is the process of shaping without using molds or using one-sided gauges, applying one or more points to the sheet plate with a special pressure tip and changing the position of the pressure point over time. In this project; determination of the conditions under which a part produced by incremental sheet forming meets the requirements in prototype manufacturing, the mechanical properties of the part manufactured by incremental sheet forming method will be determined by design, simulation and experimental studies; to be able to determine these mechanical properties before manufacturing with models to be made using finite element method; the results of different shaping strategies can be obtained by simulation in the design stage before being tested in actual manufacturing.
  4. “SpotTrack: Development of An Automated Spot Weld Inspection Device for Safe Vehicle Repair”, funded by EU FP7 Program, Capabilities-Research got SMEs, 07/2011 – 06/2013. 9 companies from 6 countries including Turkey. Ultrasonic testing of spot welds is performed on vehicle production lines. However, these checks are not performed at vehicle repair stations. This is unsuitable for both safety and insurance procedures. The ultrasonic devices used in the factories were not used in after-sales services because they were both demanding of the expert user and expensive. In this project, for use in vehicle repair shops, maximum weight of 3 kg, easy to use and it is aimed to develop an inexpensive ultrasonic device. Project website http://www.spottrack.eu/.
  5. “AeroCeptor: UAV Based Innovative Means for Land and Sea Non-Cooperative Vehicles Stop”, 7th Framework Program funded by EU, 15 companies from 7 countries are involved in. 07/2012 – 06/2015, The present project aims precisely, at increasing the capability of law enforcement authorities to remotely, safely and externally, control and stop non-cooperative vehicles in both land and sea scenarios, by means of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Project website  http://www.aeroceptor.eu/. An unmanned aerial vehicle, supported by a Ground Control Station infrastructure, and equipped onboard with a set of several systems to perform the car/boats interception; a device applying magnetic field shall be helied and mounted on the UAV; how vehicles stop in a magnetic field application; tires will be detonated with devices discharged from IHAs
  6. “Investigation of Incremental Forming on Polymeric Materials” with Koç University, 07/2015 – 03/2016. This project has been realized with Koç University. Parts will be produced for different plastic materials by incremental forming method. For successful production (I) What should be the tip speed? (ii) What should be the tip advancement? (iii) What should be the direction of the tip in the z direction? (iv) What should be used as cooling material? (v) What should be done for geometric accuracy?
  7. “Developing Innovative Prototype Sheet Metal Parts Manufacturing Technology with Computer Controlled Multipoint Molding Technology” with Uludağ and Balıkesir University funded by TUBITAK TEYDEB 1501, 07/2015 – 03/2016. In this project; production of pin molds; finding the location of the mold pins in the virtual environment and transferring it to the mold setting machine; design and manufacture of die setting machine for adjustment of pins; the production of mold parts with the mold produced and trial production
  8. “Improvement of the Prototype Mold Material (Bi-Sn) Stamp and Wear Resistance” with Uludağ University funded by TUBITAK TEYDEB 1501, 07/2015 – 03/2016. This project has been realized with Uludağ University. Bismuth tin alloy molds and new generation sheets cannot be printed. With this project, different powder materials will be added to the alloy and the alloy will be set. What should be done to ensure that the added powder materials do not agglomerate or condense in an area? What needs to be done to maintain its properties when the material is melted and reused. Production of the dies using the material obtained and verification of the parts by pressing
  9. “Development of Sheet Metal Mold Material” with Uludağ University funded by TUBITAK TEYDEB 1501 07/ 2005 – 06/2006. This project has been realized with Uludağ University. Material development work will be carried out for the use of prototype sheet metal part molds. In this study, bismuth tin alloy as eutectic alloy will be tried to be obtained. Mixing ratio will be achieved by applying different temperature procedures. then the melting and reuse of the material obtained will be checked. Sample parts will be pressing with the obtained material.
  10. “Production and Analysis of the Carbon-Based Composite Parts Used in Automotive Sector by Using Vacuum Infusion Technology” funded by Uludağ University Scientific Research Office BAP, 04/2013 – 09/2014. (i) The internal and external parts such as bumper, fender, front hood, seat fastener, exterior and rear-view mirror which are used in an automotive sector with low investment cost will be produced by using vacuum infusion method (ii) Mechanical performance of these parts will be realized (iii) Dimensional verification with CAD data (iv) In the verification process, the geometric deviations using 3D scanning systems will be examined.
  11. “Vehicle Body and Trim Parts Design and Verification Methods with New Generation Materials and the Method”, funded by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501, 2015-2016
  12. “Development Vehicle for American Market of Safety Standards and Accordance with Customer Expectations”, 2013-2014, funded by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501, 2015-2016
  13. “CarCoDe–Intelligent Communications Platform Content for Vehicles” funded by TUBITAK TEYDEB 1509, 07/2013 – 12/2016. Project website https://itea3.org/project/carcode.html. ITEA is a transnational and industry-driven Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) program in the domain of software innovation. ITEA is a Cluster program of EUREKA, an intergovernmental network for R&D&I cooperation, involving over 40 countries globally and TUBITAK. In some countries there are systems that collect speeds, travel times and quantities, and report road and weather, from various roads and traffic. Some other systems are used for on-board diagnostics and collecting data and taking them to the central database. Unlike all existing systems, CarCoDe (Platform for Smart Car to Car Content Delivery) offers a safer, easier driving experience (less traffic density, easier parking, box office payments, remote diagnostics and intuitive maintenance), cleaner physical environment (less air pollution), better emergency situations In order to respond responsibly (fleet and traffic monitoring) and to provide more enjoyable infotainment services to travelers, it aims to create an on-board system that can use alternative wireless communication technologies without any problems. One important expectation from this project is the creation of a platform independent structure that can activate the critical mass in the use and collection of big data.
  14. “Competitive Passenger Vehicle Development Project for Export Purposes Regional Markets, Compatible Changing Environment Conditions and Renewable Energy Resources” funded by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501 with Atılım University, 2010-2012
  15. “New Electric Vehicle Development Project” funded by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501, 07/2009 – 06/2011. The current production of light commercial vehicles will be transformed into electric vehicles. It will be determined which parts will not be required as a result of transforming the internal combustion vehicle into electric vehicle, new parts will be designed, a prototype vehicle will be produced by using the parts to be produced as prototypes. the vehicle computer software will be made. produced prototype vehicles will be subjected to tests and project verification studies will be performed.
  16. “Innovative and Re-Adjustable Automotive Manufacturing Systems Design”, funded by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501, 2008-2010
  17. “New Environment and Multi-Purpose Vehicle Development Project”, funded by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501, 06/2007 – 05/2010
  18. “New Light Commercial Vehicle Development Project”, funded by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501, 01/2005 – 12/2007. With this project, it is aimed to create a new segment in the world and develop a vehicle with a performance that will meet the needs of commercial and passenger vehicles at the same time. With the project, it is aimed to establish the knowledge and technologies that can develop a new automobile in TOFAŞ and its sub-industry. Thanks to the project, approximately 30 university-industry cooperation projects related to additional employment in Tofaş and sub-industry, especially R&D, and R&D activities throughout the project will be implemented. The project management will be carried out by Tofaş and a new vehicle will be developed for Fiat, Peugeot and Citroen at the end of the project. The project output product will be produced in Tofaş’s Bursa factory and will be the first vehicle to be owned by a Turkish company with the “industrial property right”.
  19. “New Generation Materials and Methods Using the New Security Regulations Available Lighter Car Body Development” funded by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501, 01/2015 – 12/2016. Description: To reduce the amount of waste gases disrupting ecological balance, without compromising on safety, without giving up comfort, the development of light vehicles has been an important problem for car manufacturers. In this project, it is aimed to develop safer vehicle development activities which are lighter and consequently lower CO2 emission level in accordance with the new safety regulations with advanced materials, designs and applications in an increasingly competitive environment.
  20. “Developing Interior Trim Coverings with Composite Materials of Natural Fiber Reinforced, Biopolymer Matrix, Fabric Coated” funded by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501, 07/2016 – 06/2018. Within the scope of the project, it is aimed to work on the front pole top coverings which are integrated with the security components such as curtain airbags and which are in direct view of the user. The production of these parts in the existing projects of TOFAŞ in plastic injection molds varies depending on the need but is usually made of polypropylene (PP) material. With the method to be developed in this project, the problems of high mold cost investment in production, long time changes and cost changes on the mold will be overcome. In addition, the amount of CO2 produced during PP material production causes the parts to move away from environmentalism. In this project, materials that are more environmentally friendly, lighter and have higher technical performance and quality perception will be produced. The proposed method is as follows; natural fiber reinforced, biopolymer matrix and textile coated outer surface of the composite plate with thermoforming to form and overmoulding method or hotmelt with the support and connection elements on the part is applied. PLA (polylactic acid) will be used as a matrix in the composite plate. Thanks to the natural fiber reinforcement, the weight gain is foreseen as the part gains both the environmental characteristics and the desired strength values ​​at lower wall thickness.