MET 487E - Deform. Proces.of Materials

Course Objectives

1- To define plastic forming processes and their basic principles.

2- To define microstructural changes of materials with the effect of plastic forming processes and the effect of these changes on mechanical properties.

3- To give an ability to apply knowledge to decide convenient plastic forming process for engineering materials.

Course Description

Description of plastic forming processes, Relationships between stress and strain, Plastic deformation mechanisms and strain hardening. Factors affecting plastic deformation. Forging, rolling, extrusion. Wire drawing and tube forming. Sheet forming operations.