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Micro Metal Forming

  • Provides the first comprehensive presentation on micro metal forming
  • The holistic approach helps to get an overview about the whole process chain
  • Written by leading experts
  • Contains extended subject index

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Production Engineering (LNPE)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Introduction

    • Frank Vollertsen
    Pages 1-3
  3. Basic Aspects

    • Frank Vollertsen
    Pages 5-47
  4. Mechanical Properties

    • Hans-Werner Zoch
    Pages 49-101
  5. Bulk Metal Forming

    • Bernd Kuhfuss
    Pages 103-133
  6. Sheet Metal Forming

    • Frank Vollertsen
    Pages 135-176
  7. Size Effect-Enabled Methods

    • Heinz-Rolf Stock
    Pages 177-199
  8. Tool Making

    • Ekkard Brinksmeier
    Pages 201-310
  9. Machines and Handling

    • Bernd Kuhfuss
    Pages 311-343
  10. Simulation Technologies

    • Peter Maaß
    Pages 345-379
  11. Quality Aspects

    • Ralf B. Bergmann
    Pages 381-430
  12. Back Matter

    Pages 431-437

About this book

Micro Metal Forming, i. e. forming of parts and features with dimensions below 1 mm, is a young area of research in the wide field of metal forming technologies, expanding the limits for applying metal forming towards micro technology. The essential challenges arise from the reduced geometrical size and the increased lot size. In order to enable potential users to apply micro metal forming in production, information about the following topics are given:

  • tribological behavior: friction between tool and work piece as well as tool wear
  • mechanical behavior: strength and formability of the work piece material, durability of the work pieces
  • size effects: basic description of effects occurring due to the fact, that the quantitative relation between different features changes with decreasing size
  • process windows and limits for forming processes
  • tool making methods
  • numerical modeling of processes and process chains
  • quality assurance and metrology

All topics are discussed with respect to the questions relevant to micro metal forming. The description comprises information from actual research and the young history of this technology branch to be used by students, scientists and engineers in industry who already have a background in metal forming and like to expand their knowledge towards miniaturization.

  • tribological behavior: friction between tool and work piece as well as tool wear
  • mechanical behavior: strength and formability of the work piece material, durability of the work pieces
  • size effects: basic description of effects occurring due to the fact, that the quantitative relation between different features changes with decreasing size
  • process windows and limits for forming processes
  • tool making methods
  • numerical modeling of processes and process chains
  • quality assurance and metrology

All topics are discussed with respect tothe questions relevant to micro metal forming. The description comprises information from actual research and the young history of this technology branch to be used by students, scientists and engineers in industry who already have a background in metal forming and like to expand their knowledge towards miniaturization.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Bremen, Germany

    Frank Vollertsen

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eBook USD 89.00
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Softcover Book USD 119.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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