Day 1: Basics of Sheet Metal Forming

- Beginner BU –

This course begins with a basic introduction to the topic of forming technology. The focus is then placed on the common sheet metal forming processes. This is followed by an introduction to the machines and systems used in sheet metal forming. In the afternoon, the common factors influencing the processing of sheet metal materials are dealt with. These include common material characterisation methods and the tribological principles of sheet metal processing.

Detailed information on the individual presentations can be found in the respective lecture. If you have any further questions about the content, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Speakers:

Speakers from the institute and practitioners from the companies will train you and your employees in a small group with a limited number of participants. Questions, suggestions and technical discussions are also possible and welcome in this virtual training format.

Target Group:

  • Production employees,
  • Mould makers,
  • technicians,
  • engineers and career changers from planning and design,
  • as well as employees from sales and purchasing in the moulding production environment.

Previous Knowledge required:

None, the "Beginner BU" training series is designed to impart basic knowledge of the technologies listed below.

Costs: The following rates are offered for the Training:

Full-day event: 600 €* per participant

Morning: (3 lectures) 340 €*

Afternoon: (2 lectures) 280 €*

*Exclusive 10% discount for members of FORUM Umformtechnik Stuttgart e.V.

Registration:

You can register for the training under the link.

Note:

A minimum number of 10 participants is required to organise the training course.

Training Content Day 1

What is forming technology?

  • Products and industries
  • Classification according to DIN
  • Definition of forming
  • Figures, data, facts
  • Basics, explanation of terms
  • Classification of forming processes according to characteristics (sheet metal vs. solid, hot-cold, etc.)

Presentation of the processes

  • Deep drawing
  • Stretch forming
  • Combination for non-rotationally symmetrical components
  • Inverted drawing
  • Collar drawing
  • Stretch forming
  • Pressing
  • Bending
  • Press hardening
  • Shear cutting

Sheet metal forming machines

  • Design of presses
  • Press forces and kinematics
  • Automation/component transfer

Determination of characteristic values

  • Flow curve
  • Flow location
  • Forming limit curve
  • Test method:
      •   Tensile test
      •   Nakajima

Tribology

  • What is tribology and what is a tribological system
  • Friction mechanisms in the effective joint
  • Influence of sheet metal and tool surfaces
  • Lubricants - requirements and applications
  • Common friction models in sheet metal forming
  • Test methods for determining friction coefficients
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