Metal Forming and the Finite-Element Method

• Introduction; Metal forming process; Analysis and technology in metal forming; Plasticity and viscoplasticity; Methods of analysis; The finite element method (1); The finite element method (2); Plane-strain problems; Axisymmetric isothermal forging; Steady state processes of extrusion and drawing; Sheet metal forming; Thermo-viscoplastic analysis; Compaction and forging of porous metals; Three dimensional problems; Preform design in metal forming; Solid formulation, comparison of two formulations, and concluding remarks; Index.

"The volume is remarkable on many counts. It is an extremely well-researched and well-presented first book on the subject. Current, exhaustive literature survey is evident in each chapter. Graduate and research students in the field of metal forming would find this a most useful book. For the clarity of its presentation, practicing engineers interested in applying FEM to metal-forming processes and design will benefit from this volume." --Journal of TheMinerals, Metals and Materials Society"The volume is remarkable on many counts. It is an extremely well-researched and well-presented first book on the subject. Current, exhaustive literature survey is evident in each chapter. Graduate and research students in the field of metal forming would find this a most useful book. For the clarity of its presentation, practicing engineers interested in applying FEM to metal-forming processes and design will benefit from this volume." --Journal of TheMinerals, Metals and Materials Society