Design of Forming Processes: Sheet Metal Forming

Abstract

This article addresses sheet metal deformations processes and are classified as secondary processing methodologies. Sheet metal forming processes are further classified as processes with: compressive stresses, tensile stresses, compressive and tensile stresses, bending, and shear. Additional discussion on sheet metal processing includes: process metallurgy and microstructure, process design, processing parameters, prevention of failures, formability and testing, and modeling.