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Isothermal Forging

Forging super alloys and other materials that have a low forgeability, can create difficulties during a metal forging process. Also,…

Orbital Forging

Abstract: Orbital forging is a compressive forging technique which uses the upper die to apply uniform forging effects throughout a…

SHEET-METAL FORMING

 PROCESS DESCRIPTION Various processes are used to form cold rolled sheet metal using die sets, formers, rollers, etc. The most…

Tools Used for Cutting, Bending, or Shaping the Sheet Metal

There are four main types of tools required for processing sheet metals. These tools are as explained below: 1.     Sheet Metal…

Sheet Metal Formability

Formability refers to the ability of sheet metal to be formed into a desired shape without necking or cracking. Necking…

Deep Drawing

Deep drawing is one of the most widely used processes in sheet metal forming. Apart from its use in many other…

Superplastic forming

Female forming: 1.      Blank coated with graphite-releasing agent, preheated in separate furnace. Transferred to double-domed hydraulic press, with built-in die heaters in the domes. 2.      Air…

High Energy Rate Forming

High energy rate forming is the forming of sheet metal by a high energy surge, delivered over a very short…

sheet metal forming processes and Equipment

Main Characteristics of Sheetmetal

When you hear the word “sheetmetal,” you likely picture the type of metal used to make heating and AC ducts.…

Sheet Metal Parts and Features

You can create sheet metal parts in one of the following ways: • Sheetmetal Mode—Using a specialized sheet metal environment • Assembly…

Industrial Equipment Defects

Many people in the Chicago area work with heavy machinery or industrial equipment every day. Construction workers, warehouse workers, food…