Emphasizes the influence of materials as an aid to understandingmanufacturing processes and operations. Features the essential mathematicalformulas and calcula... » 

Emphasizes the influence of materials as an aid to understandingmanufacturing processes and operations. Features the essential mathematicalformulas and calculations needed for various die operations and performanceevaluation. Shows the comparative advantages and liabilities for eachmanufacturing process and operation. Offers a complete picture of theknowledge and skills needed for the effective design of dies for sheetmetalforming processes highlighted with illustrative examples. Provides propertiesand typical applications of selected tool and die materials for various dieparts. «