Synopses & Reviews
The application of computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques is becoming essential in modern metal-forming technology. Thus process modeling for the determination of deformation mechanics has been a major concern in research . In light of these developments, the finite element method--a technique by which an object is decomposed into pieces and treated as isolated, interacting sections--has steadily assumed increased importance. This volume addresses advances in modern metal-forming technology, computer-aided design and engineering, and the finite element method.
Review
"The volume is remarkable on many counts. It is an extremely well-researched and well-presented first book on the subject. Current, exhaustive literature survey is evident in each chapter. Graduate and research students in the field of metal forming would find this a most useful book. For the clarity of its presentation, practicing engineers interested in applying FEM to metal-forming processes and design will benefit from this volume." --Journal of The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Metal Forming Process
3. Analysis and Technology in Metal Forming
4. Plasticity and Viscoplasticity
5. Methods of Analysis
6. The Finite Element Method--Part I
7. The Finite Element Method--Part II
8. Plane-Strain Problems
9. Axisymmetric Isothermal Forging
10. Steady State Processes of Extrusion and Drawing
11. Sheet Metal Forming
12. Thermo-Viscoplastic Analysis
13. Compaction and Forging of Porous Metals
14. Three Dimensional Problems
15. Preform Design in Metal Forming
16. Solid Formulation, Comparison of Two Formulations, and Concluding Remarks