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151-0733-00L 4 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-MATL , D-MAVT

Basics and Processes of Metal Forming

Grundlagen und Prozesse der Umformtechnik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Markus Bambach

Note: The previous course title until HS21 "Forming Technology III - Forming Processes".

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Abstract

The lecture teaches on the basic knowledge of major processes in sheet metal, tube and bulk metal forming technologies. In particular it focuses on fundamental computation methods, which allow a fast assessment of process behaviour and a rough layout. Process-specific states of stress and deformation are analysed and process limits are identified.

Objective

Acquaintance with forming processes. Determination of forming processes. Interpretation of forming manufacturing

Content

The study of metal working processes: sheet metal forming, folding die cutting, cold bulk metal forming, ro extrusion, plunging, open die forging, drop forging, milling; active principle; elementary methods to estimate stress and strain; fundamentals of process design; manufacturing limits and machining accuracy; tools and operation; machinery and machine usage.

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Lecture Notes

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Grade percentage:- 70%: a final oral exam- 30%: compulsory continuous performance assessmentThe compulsory continuous performance assessment tasks need not be passed on its own; it is awarded a grade which counts proportionally towards the total course unit grade.If a student does not submit any of the work for the compulsory continuous performance assessment tasks, then for this part of the performance assessment they will receive the grade “1”.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Grundlagen und Prozesse der Umformtechnik	Fri 08:15-10:00 (ML F 40)	2 h weekly
exercise	Grundlagen und Prozesse der Umformtechnik	Fri 10:15-12:00 (CHN E 42)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2010)
  - Focus Specialization
    - Manufacturing Science (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Konrad Wegener To achieve the required 20 credit points for the focus specialization you need to pass at least 2 core courses (W+ in HS/FS). The other 12 credit points can be achieved from the elective courses (in HS/FS).)
    - Management, Technology and Economics (Focus Coordinators: Prof. Stefano Brusoni D-MTEC and Swantje Pless D-MTEC)
Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Mechanics, Materials, Structures (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
- Subject Specialisation
  - Advanced Manufacturing (MaP Doctoral School)