Sheet Metal Stamping Dies: Die Design and Die-Making Practice (Volume 1)

Book info: Sheet Metal Stamping Dies: Die Design and Die-Making Practice (Volume 1) (Paperback, 224 pages) – Industrial Press, Inc., 2012. Language: English.

Finally, in a single volume, a reference that presents engineering-level information on press-working sheet metal, die design, and die manufacturing! 

Concentrating on simple, practical methods, this book will be an invaluable resource for anyone looking for detailed information about die design and the manufacture of stamping dies, particularly practicing die designers, press engineers, tool and die maintenance technicians, students of die design, and advanced apprentice die makers.

Features 

• Emphasizes the basic theory of sheet metal plastic deformation as an aid in understanding the manufacturing processes and operations that are necessary for successful die design.
• Features the essential mathematical formulas and calculations needed for various die operations and performance of die design.
• Illustrations feature complete assembly drawings for each type of die
• Provides a complete picture of the knowledge and skills needed for the effective design of dies for sheet metal cutting, forming and deep drawing operations, highlighted with illustrative examples.
• Provides properties and typical applications of selected tool and die materials for various die components.
• Offers a complete picture of integral CAD/CAM systems for die making, EDM machining, and wire EDM practice.

Editorial Reviews About the Author Vukota Boljanovic, Ph.D., has nearly 50 years of experience in applied engineering in the aircraft and automotive industries, as well as academia. He has performed extensive research in manufacturing engineering, including the impact of design and modification on sheet metal dies, jigs and fixtures, and process selection, aircraft assembly, and inspection tool and dies.
Dr. Boljanovic is the author of numerous technical papers and books, including such Industrial Press titles as Sheet Metal Forming Processes and Die Design; Die Design Fundamentals; Applied Mathematical and Physical Formulas Pocket Reference; Metal Shaping Processes; and Sheet Metal Stamping Dies. He has also contributed updated material on the topics of “Sheet Metal Working and Presses,” “Metal Casting, Molding, and Extrusion,” and “Powder Metallurgy” to the Machinery’s Handbook, 28th—32nd editions.