<p>To improve the forming precision of laser bending process, this study explores the effect of circular oscillation mode on non-uniform deformation during laser bending. Firstly, the optimal process parameter combination suitable for laser bending forming of 304 stainless steel plate was determined by single-factor and orthogonal experiments. Then, taking cylindrical surface, and helical surface as forming objects, the effects of different scanning strategies, scanning intervals, and laser types on laser bending forming were studied. The quality of surface forming was evaluated from three aspects: physical appearance of the formed part, three-dimensional morphology, and surface curvature distribution, and the optimal forming scheme was determined. The circular oscillation laser, with its unique scanning method, reduces the conduction speed of heat along the scanning direction of the sheet metal, narrows the temperature difference at both ends of the scanning path, and enhances the mutual influence of thermal stress distribution between adjacent paths, thereby achieving the suppression effect on non-uniform deformation. Additionally, the circular oscillation mode significantly enhances the bending curvature by increasing the laser irradiation area. The research findings can offer theoretical and experimental insights for practical laser bending forming.</p>