Analysis and Optimization of Sheet Metal Forming Processes comprehensively covers sheet metal forming, from choosing materials, tools and the forming method to optimising the entire process through finite element analysis and computer-aided engineering. Beginning with an introduction to sheet metal forming, the book provides a guide to the various techniques used within the industry. It provides a discussion of sheet metal properties relevant to forming processes, such as ductility, formability, and strength, and analyses how materials should be selected with factors including material properties, cost, and availability. Forming processes including shearing, bending, deep drawing, and stamping are also discussed, along with tools such as dies, punches, and moulds. Simulation and modelling are key to optimising the sheet metal forming process, including finite element analysis and computer-aided engineering. Other topics included are quality control, design, industry applications, and future trends. The book will be of interest to students and professionals working in the field of sheet metal and metal forming, materials science, mechanical engineering, and metallurgy.

This practical and comprehensive reference gives the latest developments on the design of sheet forming operations, equipment, tooling, and process modeling. Individual chapters cover all major sheet forming processes such as blanking, bending, deep drawing, and more. Process modeling using finite element analysis is described in one chapter and discussed in all appropriate chapters. Other chapters cover sensors and die materials, which are critical for practical sheet forming applications. Other topics include relatively new technologies, such as warm forming of magnesium and aluminum alloys, forming of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS), and hot stamping. Chapters also address special sheet forming operations, like spinning, incremental forming, and mechanical joining, and processes related to sheet forming, such as sheet and tube hydroforming, roll forming, and high-velocity forming.

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive illustration of principle, process and equipment regarding novel hydroforming technology for tube, sheet and shell structures. More than 100 industrial cases were used to aid the discussions enabling a vivid and thorough understanding to be delivered to readers. Readers with different professional levels cannot only get a preliminary while systematic overview to know hydroforming but also obtain practical guides for process designs.

Metal forming processes include bulk forming and sheet metal forming with numerous applications. This book covers some of the latest developments aspects of these processes such as numerical simulations to achieve optimum combinations and to get insight into process capability. Implementation of new technologies to improve performance based on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technologies are also discussed, including the use of CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to enhance precision in manufacturing. Applications of AI/ML, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the role of tribological aspects in green engineering are included to suit Industry 4.0. Features: Covers latest developments in various sheet metal forming processes Discusses improvements in numerical simulation with various material models Proposes improvements by optimum combination of process parameters Includes finite element simulation of processes and formability Presents a review on techniques to produce ultra-fine-grained materials This book is aimed at graduate students, engineers, and researchers in sheet metal forming, materials processing and their applications, finite element analysis, manufacturing, and production engineering.

This Special Issue and Book, 'Latest Hydroforming Technology of Metallic Tubes and Sheets', includes 16 papers, which cover the state of the art of forming technologies in the relevant topics in the field. The technologies and methodologies presented in these papers will be very helpful for scientists, engineers, and technicians in product development or forming technology innovation related to tube hydroforming processes.