Sheet Metal Stamping Dies: Die Design and Die-Making Practice - Tapa blanda

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.

• 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

•  Basic Theory of Cutting Sheet Metal
•  Formulas for Sheet Metal Cutting Dies 
• Cutting Operations
• Types of Cutting Dies

FORMING DIES  

• Basic Theory of Forming Sheet Metal
• Formulas for Sheet Metal Forming Dies
• Forming Operations
• Types of Bending and Forming Dies

DEEP DRAWING DIES

• Basic Theory of Sheet Metal Drawing
• Formulas for Sheet Metal Drawing Dies
• Drawing Operations
• Types of Deep Drawing Dies

MISCELLANEOUS TYPES OF DIES

• Trimming Dies
• Shaving Dies
• Curling Dies
• Bulging Dies
• Necking Dies
• Extruding Dies
• Compound and Combination Dies
• Side-Cam Dies
• Progressive and Transfer Dies

BASIC DIE COMPONENTS

• Die Set
• Die Block and Punching Units
• Stripper, Blankholder and Knockout Device
• Heel and Key