Written 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.
Part I : Theoretical Fundamentals
Chapter 1 : The Structure of Metals
Chapter 2 : Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Part II : Manufacturing Processes
Chapter 3 : Shearing Process
Chapter 4 : Blanking and Punching Processes
Chapter 5 : Bending Process
Chapter 6 : Deep Drawing Process
Chapter 7 : Miscellaneous Drawing Processes
Part III : Die Design
Chapter 8 : Die Classifications and Basic Die Components
Chapter 9 : Blanking and Punching Dies
Chapter 10 : Bending Dies
Chapter 11 : Deep Drawing Dies
Chapter 12 : Dies for Miscellaneous Forming Processes
Chapter 13 : Tool and Die Materials
