ASM handbook vol 14
Forming and Forging Processes
Forming and forging processes are among the oldest and most important of materials-related technologies. Volume 14 of the 9th Edition of Metals Handbook describes these processes comprehensively, with accuracy and clarity. Today, industry must continuously evaluate the costs of competitive materials and the operations necessary for converting each material into finished products. Manufacturing economy with no sacrifice in quality is paramount. Therefore, "precision" forming methods, net and near-net shape processing, and modern statistical and computer-based process design and control techniques are more important than ever. This book serves as an invaluable introduction to this new technology, and also provides a strong foundation with regard to more standard, well-established metalworking operations.
This is the second of three volumes in the 9th Edition devoted to the technologies used to form metal parts. Volume 7, Powder Metallurgy, was published in 1984; Volume 15, Casting, will follow the present volume. The combination of these significant contributions to the metallurgical literature will provide Handbook readers with unprecedented coverage of metal forming methods.
A successful Handbook is the culmination of the time and efforts of hundreds of contributors. To those individuals listed in the next several pages, we extend our sincere thanks. The Society is especially indebted to Dr. S.L. Semiatin for his tireless efforts in organizing and editing this volume. Finally, we are grateful for the support and guidance provided by the ASM Handbook Committee and the skill of an experienced editorial staff. As a result of these combined efforts, the tradition of excellence associated with the Metals Handbook continues.
Forming and Forging Processes
Forming and forging processes are among the oldest and most important of materials-related technologies. Volume 14 of the 9th Edition of Metals Handbook describes these processes comprehensively, with accuracy and clarity. Today, industry must continuously evaluate the costs of competitive materials and the operations necessary for converting each material into finished products. Manufacturing economy with no sacrifice in quality is paramount. Therefore, "precision" forming methods, net and near-net shape processing, and modern statistical and computer-based process design and control techniques are more important than ever. This book serves as an invaluable introduction to this new technology, and also provides a strong foundation with regard to more standard, well-established metalworking operations.
This is the second of three volumes in the 9th Edition devoted to the technologies used to form metal parts. Volume 7, Powder Metallurgy, was published in 1984; Volume 15, Casting, will follow the present volume. The combination of these significant contributions to the metallurgical literature will provide Handbook readers with unprecedented coverage of metal forming methods.
A successful Handbook is the culmination of the time and efforts of hundreds of contributors. To those individuals listed in the next several pages, we extend our sincere thanks. The Society is especially indebted to Dr. S.L. Semiatin for his tireless efforts in organizing and editing this volume. Finally, we are grateful for the support and guidance provided by the ASM Handbook Committee and the skill of an experienced editorial staff. As a result of these combined efforts, the tradition of excellence associated with the Metals Handbook continues.
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