Sheet Metal Forming Processes and Die Design

Overview

By an engineer with decades of practical manufacturing experience, this book is a complete modern guide to sheet metal forming processes and die design – still the most commonly used methodology for the mass-production manufacture of aircraft, automobiles, and complex high-precision parts. It illustrates several different approaches to this intricate field by taking the reader through the “hows” and “whys” of product analysis, as well as the techniques for blanking, punching, bending, deep drawing, stretching, material economy, strip design, movement of metal during stamping, and tooling. While concentrating on simple, applicable engineering methods rather than complex numerical techniques, this practical reference makes it easier for readers to understand the subject by using numerous illustrations, tables, and charts.

Features

• Emphasizes the influence of materials as an aid to understanding manufacturing processes and operations.
• Features the essential mathematical formulas and calculations needed for 
  various die operations and performance evaluation.
• Shows the comparative advantages and liabilities for each manufacturing process and operation.
• Offers a complete picture of the knowledge and skills needed for the effective design of dies for sheet-metal forming processes highlighted with illustrative examples.
  Provides properties and typical applications of selected tool and die materials for various die parts.

Part I: Theoretical Fundamentals

• The Structure of Metals
• Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Part II: Manufacturing Processes

• Shearing Process
• Blanking and Punching
• Bending
• Deep Drawing
• Various Drawing Processes

Part III: Die Design

• Die Classifications and Basic Die Components
• Blanking and Punching Dies
• Bending Dies
• Deep Drawing Dies
• Various Forming Dies
• Tool and Die Materials

Appendices
Glossary
Bibliography
Index