ML3591 Metal and Powder Forming Techniques Syllabus:

ML3591 Metal and Powder Forming Techniques Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The main learning objective of this course is to prepare students for:
• Describing types of deformations and classification of forming processes.
• Classifying and explain bulk forming processes.
• Describing sheet metal forming processes
• Distinguishing differences between conventional forming and special forming processes.
• Elaborating various stages involved in the powder forming processes.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Mechanical behavior of materials- Elastic and plastic deformations – Classification of forming processes – Temperature in metal working: Cold, Warm and hot working – Introduction to the theoryof plastic deformation.

UNIT II BULK FORMING

Introduction – Plastic deformation in forging, rolling, extrusion, rod/wire, tube drawing and swaging processes and their applications – Effect of friction, calculation of forces, work done, process parameters, equipment’s and defects – Design for manufacturing – Economics of bulk forming.

UNIT III SHEET METAL FORMING

Introduction – Sheet metal characteristics – Conventional sheet metal forming processes like shearing, bending and miscellaneous forming processes – High energy rate forming processes – Super plastic forming processes – Deep drawing process – Principles, process parameters, advantages, limitations and applications of the above – Formability of sheet metals – Equipment’s – Defects – Design for manufacturing – Economics of sheet metal forming.

UNIT IV SPECIAL FORMING

Orbital forging – Isothermal forging – Hot and cold Isostatic pressing – High speed extrusion – High speed forming machines – Rubber pad forming – Water hammer forming – Fine blanking – Incremental forming and comparing the above with conventional forming.

UNIT V POWDER FORMING

Introduction – Powder production methods – Particle size characterization – Blending – Compacting – Sintering – Secondary and finishing operations – Advantages and applications of powder metallurgy – Design for manufacturing – Powder forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing – Economics of powder forging.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Illustrate deformation types and classification of forming processes.
2. Describe bulk forming processes and their applications.
3. Elaborate different sheet metal forming processes and their applications.
4. Compare and distinguish conventional and special forming processes.
5. Discuss powder forming processes and its applications

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Kalpakjian S. and Schmid S.R., “Manufacturing Engineering and Technology”, Pearson., New Delhi, India, 2018.
2. Sadhu Singh, “Theory of plasticity and metal forming processes”, Khanna Publishers, 2008

REFERENCES:

1. Heinz Tschätsch, “Metal Forming Practise: Processes – Machines – Tools”, Springer- Verlag Berlin Heidelberg., Germany, 2006.
2. Juneja B.L., “Fundamentals of Metal forming Processes”, New Age International Publishers Ltd., Chennai, India, 2018.
3. Kumar Surender, “Technology of Metal Forming Processes”, PHI learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, 2008.
4. Nagpal G.R.,“Metal Forming Processes”, Khanna Publishers., New Delhi, India, 2000.
5. Mikell P. Groover, “Fundamental of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes and Systems”, John Wiley and Sons Ltd., United States, 2013.