The second edition of this best-selling text and reference provides an expanded and more comprehensive treatment of sheet metal forming processes, while placing forming processes and die design in the broader context of the techniques of press-working sheet metal.
Included are 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, the author uses many illustrations, tables, and charts to enhance comprehension and learning.
Features
Presents topics with a balanced coverage of relevant fundamentals and real-world practices.
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.
Includes a new chapter (Chapter 14, on quick die-change systems and die design) and a brand new appendix (Appendix 4, on technical specifications of Helical and Belleville springs).
Vukota Boljanovic, Ph.D., has nearly 50 years of experience in applied engineering in the aircraft and automotive industries, as well as academia. He has performed extensive research in manufacturing engineering, including the impact of design and modifications on sheet metal dies, jigs and fixtures, and process selection; aircraft assembly; and inspection tools and dies.
Boljanovic is the author of numerous technical papers and books, including such Industrial Press titles as Applied Mathematical and Physical Formulas Pocket Reference; Die Design Fundamentals; Metal Shaping Processes; Sheet Metal Forming Processes and Die Design; and Sheet Metal Stamping Dies. He has also contributed material on the topics of die design; sheet metal working and presses; metal casting, molding, and extruding; and powder metallurgy to the Machinery’s Handbook, 28th to 32nd editions. He has been widely recognized by both academia and industry for his contributions to manufacturing processes.
Contents
Part I: Theoretical Fundamentals
The Structure of Materials
Mechanical Behavior of Metals
Part II: Manufacturing Procesess
Searing Process
Blanking and Punching
Bending
Deep Drawing
Various Forming Processes
Part III: Die Design
Basic Die Classifications and Components
Blanking and Punching Dies
Bending Dies
Deep Drawing Dies
Various Forming Dies
Tool and Die Materials
Quick Die Change Systems and Die Design
Appendix 1: Blank Diameter of Drawn Shells
Appendix 2: Metric System Tolerances
Appendix 3: Miscellaneous Information
Appendix 4: Technical Specifications of the Helical and Belleville Springs.
