MAK 4032 - Metal Forming

Course Objectives

Teaching the essentials of forming methods and technologies
2. Applications of mathematical models in practical metal forming precesses
3. Teaching of relationship between material properties and forming
4. Teaching the selection or design of optimum machine tool and die for manufacturing of a Component

Course Description

Fundamentals of elasticity and plasticity, flow behavior of materials, formability of metals. Analysis of forming processes, bulk forming methods, roll forming, wire and bar drawing, extrusion, open and closed die forging processes. Sheet metal forming methods, cutting, bending, stretching processes. Finite element analysis and simulations of metal forming.