Metal forming practise

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The book “Metal Forming,” a translation of the eighth revised edition of “Umformtechnik,” details the latest advancements in metal forming technology. Part I focuses on metal forming and shearing processes, outlining their key features, necessary tooling, and applications, supplemented by practical examples for calculating forces and strain energy. Part II discusses forming machines and their parameter calculations, introducing flexible manufacturing systems and automation handling systems, including automatic tool changing and workpiece conveyors. Part III provides tables and flow diagrams essential for calculating forming forces and strain energy, emphasizing automation through modern CNC engineering to minimize non-productive and changeover times, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. In addition to economic benefits, the technical advantages of metalworking processes include material savings, optimal grain direction, and work hardening through cold forming. The book comprehensively covers all primary metal forming and shearing processes, including the recent addition of incremental sheet forming in Chapter 15.4. It serves as a practical reference for engineers on the shop floor and aids students in efficiently focusing on lectures without extensive note-taking.