MECH453 METAL FORMING TECHNOLOGY
| Course Code: |
3650453 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
| Department: |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Assoc.Prof.Dr. VOLKAN ESAT |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall or Spring Semesters. |
| Prerequisite: |
Set 1: 3650303
|
| The course set above should be completed before taking
MECH453 METAL FORMING TECHNOLOGY . |
Course Content
Classification of forming processes. Bulk and sheet metal forming processes. Working spaces of various processes. Product spectrum and properties, materials suitable for forming processes. Forming force and forming work computations. Design of forming tools: punches and dies, tool materials. Forming sequences. Process procedures: heat treatments, raw material preparation, lubrication, environmental issues. Principles of forming machines: hammers, mechanical presses and hydraulic presses, selection of forming machines. Economical aspects.
