Learn to analyze forming processes, evaluate parameters, and diagnose defects through applied scenarios in this self-paced course.
6. Mechanical Metallurgy - Extrusion
Full Code
MET0105TA230
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Short description:
Learn to analyze forming operations and evaluate process conditions through applied scenarios in this self-paced module.
Long description:
This module explores sheet metal forming processes, focusing on techniques used to shape thin metal sheets into functional components. Learners examine common operations such as bending, deep drawing, and shearing, analyzing how controlled deformation produces desired geometries without significant material loss. The module highlights key parameters including material properties, thickness, tooling, and applied forces, emphasizing their influence on formability, defects, and product quality. Through interactive scenarios and applied examples, participants interpret process selection and evaluate forming conditions for different industrial applications. Activities and assessments reinforce the ability to connect theoretical concepts with practical manufacturing contexts, positioning this module within the broader scope of metal forming and production engineering pathways.
What you will learn
- Describe the principles of sheet metal forming processes and their industrial applications
- Differentiate between common sheet metal operations such as bending, drawing, and shearing
- Analyze the influence of material properties and process parameters on formability and defects
- Evaluate the effects of tooling, thickness, and applied forces in sheet metal forming
- Determine suitable forming processes for specific sheet metal manufacturing requirements
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