ME EN 282 - Manufacturing Processes
Chapter Summary
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Chapter 14 - Forging of Metals
Chapter Objectives:
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To gain some basic understanding of the fundamentals of forging and related processes.
Discussion will focus on the various types of forging operations, the range of materials and
products that can be produced, along with limitation and advantages and how these related to
economic considerations.
Key Terms:
Barreling
Closed-die forging
Coining
Forgeability
Forging
Heading
Impression-die forging
Incremental forging
Isothermal forging
Open-die forging
Orbital forging
Piercing
Swaging
Upsetting
Problems:
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Explain the difference between open die and impression die forging.
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List five advantages and disadvantages of open die forging.
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List five advantages and disadvantages of closed die forging.
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In what type of applications would forging be more beneficial, either from and
economical or properties viewpoint, than casting? Pick a few parts/applications and
justify.